Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage
Patent
1996-06-06
1999-02-23
Millin, V.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage
128848, A61F 556
Patent
active
058733639
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an apparatus and method for urging proper breathing. The apparatus comprises an oral barrier placed in or over the mouth having an air impervious layer to prevent airflow into the mouth and through an oral air passageway. The oral barrier may also have an appendage extending into the mouth to engage the tongue and teeth. The apparatus may also comprise a mouth closer urging the mouth into the closed position to prevent the entry of air through the mouth and into the oral passageway. The mouth closer further secures the tongue in the mouth.
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Millin V.
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