Edible tongue-depressor and the like

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1997-06-13

1999-11-09

Flanagan, Beverly M.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

A61B 1102

Patent

active

059804564

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an edible tongue depressor and method of use which may be used for conducting examinations of a patient's oral cavity. The depressor is a generally elongated member having generally convex shaped top and bottom surfaces with sufficient rigidity to permit the depressing of a patient's tongue. The top and bottom surfaces may also comprise a series of ridges lending additional structural support. The depressors may be manufactured in a variety of flavors so that the patient can select his or her favorite. The invention also contemplates and edible tooth-pick and support stick for frozen deserts and the like.

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patent: 2857908 (1958-10-01), Cornfield
patent: 3162539 (1964-12-01), Repko
patent: 3315664 (1967-04-01), Hill

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