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US Patent 4917674 - Mouth moisturizing device
US Patent Issued on April 17, 1990
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
November 21, 2008Estimated 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.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
November 21, 2008Estimated 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.AbstractThe mouth moisturizing device for treatment of an individual suffering from xerostomia comprises two mouth moisturizing pads, each of which include at least two approximately oval shaped sponge sections placed adjacent each other of a size such that together the sponge sections just fit in a cheek pouch of the individual being treated and an envelope or covering made of knit cotton cloth in which the sponge sections are held, and a connecting strap attached to both of the mouth moisturizing pads. A method of treatment of xerostomia and associated sleep disorders is also described. | InventorApplicationNo. 273839 filed on 11/21/1988US Classes:604/286, Including foraminous material (e.g., sponge, etc.) or fibrous element other than withdrawal cord128/859, Oral cavity protectors604/514, Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice604/904TAMPONSField of Search433/168.1, Denture liner or cushion604/48, Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin604/285, Treating material insert retained in body orifice604/286, Including foraminous material (e.g., sponge, etc.) or fibrous element other than withdrawal cord604/304, Bandage, pad, or shield placed on body for sustained treatment thereof604/305, Treating material supplied to bandage, pad, or shield through conduit connected to remote supply604/904, TAMPONS604/294, Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity604/303, Mask for applying or removing material to or from wearer's face128/112.1, Pad128/114.1, Medicating128/830, FEMALE REPRODUCTORY TRACT SHIELDS, SUPPORTS, OR BIRTH CONTROL DEVICES (E.G., PESSARIES, CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES)128/833, Intrauterine128/834, Pessaries128/839, Intrauterine128/859, Oral cavity protectors128/860, Tongue128/861, Teeth protectors (e.g., mouthpieces)128/832, With contraceptive, spermacidal, or antifertility agent128/887, Nonabsorbent body opening occluders, seals, or supporters (e.g., surgical or natural orifice occluders)128/893, Foot/toe (e.g., corn, bunion, etc.)128/894, Padded or cushioned128/899Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator)ExaminersPrimary: Rosenbaum, C. FredAssistant: Rose, Sharon US Patent ReferencesD33764, 271625, 335799, 688446, 689808, 1275127, 1732697, 1804670, 1932383, 2081715, 2098340, 2146985, 2178704, 2286817, 2343157, 2393446, 2464310, 2493416, 2664631, 2725054, 3037506, 3055369, 3150662, 3226826, 3397695, 3429308, 3536074, 3570489, 3777754, 3886935, 3965905, Catamenial tamponIssued on: 06/29/1976 Inventor: Schoenholz , et al.4020844, Throat pack Issued on: 05/03/1977 Inventor: Vickery4108180, Reusable tampon Issued on: 08/22/1978 Inventor: Moehrle4202098, Dental plate cushion Issued on: 05/13/1980 Inventor: Russo4239043, Absorbent means for catamenial devices Issued on: 12/16/1980 Inventor: Gellert4341214, Sleeve-enclosed hydrophilic foam tampon with improved after-use withdrawal characteristics Issued on: 07/27/1982 Inventor: Fries , et al.4360013, Polymeric acid contraceptive devices Issued on: 11/23/1982 Inventor: Barrows4369773, Contraceptive sponge - diaphragm bilayer Issued on: 01/25/1983 Inventor: Chvapil4553965, Fluid-expansible contraceptive tampon and applicator Issued on: 11/19/1985 Inventor: Conn , et al.4564362, Vaginal device Issued on: 01/14/1986 Inventor: Burnhill4624668, Method for cottonwool tampon Issued on: 11/25/1986 Inventor: Siegers4678466, Internal medication delivery method and vehicle Issued on: 07/07/1987 Inventor: Rosenwald4692143, Unit package containing ready-to-use vaginal contraceptive Issued on: 09/08/1987 Inventor: Gero4778457Disposable applicator Issued on: 10/18/1988 Inventor: York Foreign Patent References
International ClassA61M 031/00 |
