Swallowing simulation apparatus and method
US9842193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16B5/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A swallowing simulation apparatus comprises a computer that stores swallowing simulation software that when executed results in an oral cavity model and a pseudo-food product which are analyzed in a swallowing simulation. The analysis is used to evaluate ease of eating and/or drinking.
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