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Tongue depressor

US9386913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

16Claims

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Assignee

Throat Scope Pty Ltd · AU

Inventor

Jennifer Louise Holland · Brisbane, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2011
Grant date	Jul 12, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B13/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tongue depressor for illuminating an oral cavity, the tongue depressor including a handle which includes a light source and a switch for connecting a power supply to the light source. The tongue depressor also includes a blade for depressing the tongue, the blade being removably coupled to the handle, and wherein coupling the blade to the handle actuates the switch so that light emitted from the light source is transmitted by the blade into the oral cavity.

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