Intraoral device

Details Intraoral device Intraoral device

1994-11-17

1997-06-17

Asher, Kimberly L.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for removing substance from respiratory gas

12820529, 12820714, 128836, 433215, 433229, A62B 710, A62B 2302, A61C 300

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active

056388101

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an intraoral device that can be used for absorbing tar and nicotine or dispensing various substances over a period of time. The device includes a flexible pad which is disposed within the mouth of a wearer. A plurality of tar and nicotine absorbent particles are embedded in the flexible pad. Often, a retainer portion is attached to the flexible pad to engage the teeth of the wearer for holding the flexible pad in a desired position within the wearer's mouth. Additionally, the flexible pad may also be impregnated with a breath freshener or medications having enteric coatings.

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