Class 601/38 - Jaw

Subclass of Class 601 - Surgery: kinesitherapy
Definition: Subject matter which causes a human mandible to move between
No. of patents: 29
Last issue date: 07/03/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7238145	Oral-lever resistance exercise device An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swa...	07/03/2007
7153237	Apparatus for enhancing exercises and methods of using same The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a ...	12/26/2006
7134986	Facial muscles exercising method and apparatus A facial muscles exercising apparatus includes horizontally oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a horizontal direction, vertically oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistan...	11/14/2006
7090626	Exercise device The exercise device of the present invention includes an elongated rigid bar having a handle disposed at one end and a joint projection disposed at the opposite end. The joint projection is pivotably received by the joint collar of an exercise attachment. In an alte...	08/15/2006
7059332	Dynamic oral-exercise method A method of correcting parafunctional behavior of the mandibular complex by engaging in a vertical measurement of the mouth followed by stretching open the mouth even further at least once followed by inserting an anti-occluding device between the teeth and retainin...	06/13/2006
7029276	Use of cyclic forces to expedite remodeling of craniofacial bones Methods of treating malocclusion and inducing osteogenesis as well as an apparatus for treating malocclusion are described. The methods and apparatus utilize cyclic forces as compared to static forces to achieve their results. ...	04/18/2006
6942629	Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer w...	09/13/2005
6663545	Portable and multi-purpose exercise device The present invention is an exercise device comprising a flexor and a board. The present invention is also an exercise device comprising a flexor and an insert. The flexor has two arms, each of which has an end. The corresponding ends, one from each arm, ...	12/16/2003
6607549	Oral rehabilitation device An oral rehabilitation device for helping patients to expand oral cavity includes a body for prying the upper and lower jaws open and at least one pressure-resistant blade held in the body to expand the oral cavity to an extent desired. The body may also ...	08/19/2003
6524225	Maxillary occlusion muscles-exerciser, cheek muscles-exerciser, cheek and mouth muscles-exerciser A jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit to exercise the following muscles: masseters, temporalis, pterygoids, digastric, depressor anguli oris, depressor labii inferioris, mentalis, platysma and suprahoid muscles: mylohyioid, hyoglossus, geniiohyiod, geniogloss...	02/25/2003
6524262	Oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device Oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device made of flexible material and having an annular open shape in accordance with the configuration of human oral lips. One side of the upper edge of the opening is formed with a recessed upper lip rest section e...	02/25/2003
6413231	Device to assist in therapy of patient who has limited jaw opening A device to be held in the mouth of a patient who has limited jaw opening and to assist in the therapy. The device has a frame with opposite side members having adjustable lengths. A rotatable knob drives a threaded screw to change the tension applied to ...	07/02/2002
6248043	Facial exercise device with adjustment for variable resistance An exercise device for exercising muscles of the face, jaw and neck, featuring an elongated strap with two releasably attachable ends and an elastic portion to provide resistance for muscle exercise. A visible scale to determine the force provided by the ...	06/19/2001
5967784	Hand held device for reducing the discomfort associated with the adjusting of orthodontic appliances A dental patient hand held vibrating device having a interdental mouthpiece portion for insertion into the mouth for gripping between the teeth of the dental patient encountering discomfort resulting from the adjustment of their orthodontic appliances. Th...	10/19/1999
5919116	Exercising device for facial muscles and mouth A facial muscle and mouth exerciser for maintaining the health, appearance, and flexibility of the facial and mouth muscles, and useful as a therapeutic device to prevent disfigurement of damaged tissues that may result from burns or cuts about the face a...	07/06/1999
5899691	Jaw exerciser/strengthener One-piece jaw exerciser/strengthener, custom fit, aligned and located over and about the teeth of the upper or lower jaw including one or more resilient substantially tubular members on an exterior surface, which resiliently interface with teeth of the up...	05/04/1999
5846212	Passive mandible translator A translator apparatus for achieving omnidirectional translation of the mandible of a human patient and having a maxillary translation plate having a maxillary mouthpiece thereon for temporarily fixing the maxillary dentition of a patient thereto. A mandi...	12/08/1998
5746703	Temporomandibular rehabilitator A temporomandibular rehabilitator having (a) a lower planar member having a longitudinal center, first and second ends, and a segment connecting the first and second ends to one another; and (b) an upper angular member having first and second ends, and fi...	05/05/1998
5582560	Jaw exerciser A jaw exercising apparatus includes an elongated plate having a pair of bite pads projecting from the rearward surface of opposing ends of the plate. An aperture is formed through the plate intermediate the bite pads so as to permit air flow therethrough....	12/10/1996
5577983	Muscle exerciser A muscle exerciser for exercising facial muscles, comprising an elongated handle having a pair of arms diverging from the handle. The handle and arms comprise a rigid assembly that lies in one plane. A body of highly compressible resilient material is mou...	11/26/1996
5556357	Face, neck and chin exerciser An exerciser device of the present invention is disposed in the mouth for exercising in the mouth through the use of tension. The exerciser device of the present invention includes a guard strip for passing over the front and sides of the upper and lower ...	09/17/1996
5467785	Therapeutic method for effecting translatory continuous passive motion of the temporomandibular joint A therapeutic method for rehabilitating the temporomandibular joint by induction of translatory motion of the joint either post-operatively or as therapy for a variety of conditions, the invention also contemplates apparatus capable of practicing the pres...	11/21/1995
5431610	Facial muscle exercise apparatus A facial muscle exercise device includes a mouthpiece which fits into the mouth over the lower jaw and teeth, which mouthpiece is connected via an elastic member to a handle which is pressed down by the user to create tension against the lower jaw. The lo...	07/11/1995
5374237	Therapeutic method and apparatus for effecting translatory continuous passive motion of the temporomandibular joint A therapeutic method for rehabilitating the temporomandibular joint by induction of translatory motion of the joint either post-operatively or as therapy for a variety of conditions, the invention also contemplates apparatus capable of practicing the pres...	12/20/1994
4955367	Cam-operated oscillator system for the mandible The mandible oscillator system comprises an intraoral-extraoral appliance mounted on the upper and lower arches of the user. Extraoral oscillating means are coupled to the extraoral portion of the appliance for forcibly oscillating the lower jaw within a ...	09/11/1990
4883046	Involuntary oscillator system for the mandible The mandible oscillator system has an intraoral appliance mounted onto the upper and lower arches. A linear stepper motor forcibly imparts oscillating motion to the intraoral appliance. During one-half cycle of oscillation the lower arch is forced to move...	11/28/1989
4782824	External airway support There is disclosed a device to be worn by a human patient for maintaining the upper airway passage of the patient in an open, unobstructed position. The device includes a lower portion arranged to rest upon the upper thorax of the patient and an upper por...	11/08/1988
4744556	Isometric muscle exerciser An isometric chin, neck and jaw muscle exerciser is disclosed which includes a generally C-shaped structure having two free ends. One free end is adapted to fit within the mouth of the user, and the second free end fits under the chin. Weights are added t...	05/17/1988
4700695	Mandible motion apparatus An apparatus to be attached onto the jaw of a human being to cause the jaw to continuously move between its open and closed position. The apparatus incluses a cam arrangement mounted in conjunction with the teeth of the jaw. The cam arrangement is to be c...	10/20/1987

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