Throat pack
Patent 4020844 Issued on May 3, 1977. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 3, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 3, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2098340 2179964 2371082 3570494 InventorApplicationNo. 05/672151 filed on 03/31/1976US Classes:606/191, Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator)604/369, Foam or cellular structure material604/514, Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice606/199Nasal dilatorExaminersPrimary: Pace, Channing L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61F 13/20 (20060101)AbstractThe present invention provides a throat pack comprising a resilient moulding of polymeric foam material shaped and adapted for insertion into and occlusion of the oro-pharynx or laryngo-pharynx or both.An exposed region of the foamed material, at least in the anterior surface of the moulding, may be useful in absorbing fluids. One or more safety tapes are incorporated in the pack so as to extend outwards through the mouth. | |
