Oral mouthpiece and method for the use thereof

US8992468B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The University of Western Ontario and Trudell Medical International · CA

Inventors

• Ruth E. Martin · London, CA
• Michael Nuttall · Meridian, US
• Bryan Finlay · London, CA
• Julie Theurer · London, CA
• Brandon Coultes · Ilderton, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 31, 2015
• Expiry date: Jul 30, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/0625
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to an oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user. In one embodiment, the oral device includes an intraoral portion, an extraoral portion, and an auxiliary support device that serves to stabilize the oral device. In various embodiments, the auxiliary support device may be configured with ear loops, a support band, a support frame and/or a support member. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method of dispensing a fluid using the oral device is also provided.