Mouth moisturizing device

Patent 4917674 Issued on April 17, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 21, 2008. 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.

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Inventor

Molinoff, Henry C.

Application

No. 273839 filed on 11/21/1988

US 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 orifice604/904TAMPONS

Examiners

Primary: Rosenbaum, C. Fred
Assistant: Rose, Sharon

Foreign Patent References

0493411 DE 03/12/2012
0805662 DE 05/12/2012

International Class

A61M 031/00

Abstract

The 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.