Abstract: A facial exercise device includes a handle, ring, tongue arm and flexible cheek arms. The device is inserted into a person's mouth and the person's cheeks are tightened against the resistance provided by the flexible cheek arms. An optional eyepiece includes connected flexible right and left eye portions and two or more protrusions extending outwardly.

Abstract: An intra-oral system is disclosed for assisting an individual in developing intra-oral muscle control and strength. The system may also be used to enable an individual having limited use of the upper extremities to control an electrical apparatus such as a wheelchair, a bed or a light fixture. The intra-oral system includes a mouthpiece having a plurality of air cells embedded therein. The air cells are configured to receive pressure applied by the tongue of an individual. Movement of the tongue over and against the air cells causes an object to be moved over a display. In one embodiment, the object is moved through an obstacle course or over a simulated track as part of a therapeutic regimen. In another embodiment, a character or icon on the display is selected and activated to manipulate an electrical apparatus. Methods for moving an electrical apparatus using a mouthpiece controlled through lingual movement are also provided.

Abstract: A facial muscle strengthening and lip strengthening device comprises a primary hinge attached to two articulating arms and biased to a predetermined position. Lip-engaging members are attached to the articulating arms opposite the primary hinge and are also attached to the articulating arms in a hinged manner. The lip-engaging members comprise saddle-shaped units to be disposed in front, back, and atop the lips of a user. To employ the device, a user places the device between the lips in a vertical, horizontal or slanted orientation and compresses the device, bringing the lip-engaging members proximally together and causing the primary hinge to depend laterally away from the mouth of the user.

Abstract: A facial muscle strengthening and lip strengthening device comprises a primary hinge attached to two articulating arms and biased to a predetermined position. Lip-engaging members are attached to the articulating arms opposite the primary hinge and are also attached to the articulating arms in a hinged manner. The lip-engaging members comprise saddle-shaped units to be disposed in front, back, and atop the lips of a user. To employ the device, a user places the device between the lips in a vertical, horizontal or slanted orientation and compresses the device, bringing the lip-engaging members proximally together and causing the primary hinge to depend laterally away from the mouth of the user.

Abstract: An exerciser for muscles that protract and depress the mandible. A headpiece is adapted to fit around an upper rearward portion of a human head. A chin strap extends around the chin and is coupled to the headpiece at such an angle that the chinstrap is urged against the chin in opposition to both protraction and depression of the chin. The exerciser finds an application in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD).

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods are effective in treating snoring behavior. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed treatment apparatus include a mouthpiece, a first chamber in communication with the mouthpiece, and a displaceable member mounted with respect to the first chamber for applying a resistive force as gas is withdrawn from the first chamber. A second, substantially airtight chamber is generally defined on the opposite side of the displaceable member. The evacuation force required to deflect, deform or otherwise is increased due to the force required to displace the displaceable member positioned within the disclosed treatment apparatus. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosed apparatus, the displaceable member may take the form of a flexible membrane, piston or diaphragm that is mounted with respect to the inner wall of the first chamber or the second chamber. Use of the treatment apparatus is effective in reducing and/or eliminating snoring behavior for extended periods.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention is to provide a cheek-thinning instrument which is designed to thin cheeks by entire facial muscular exercise to burn off fat of sagging cheeks. In specific, the cheek-thinning instrument which is comprised of a shaft and a pair of pushing parts which can be inserted into an oral cavity between an upper gum and inner surfaces of right and left cheeks or between a lower gum and the same, and which can apply load to entire facial muscles by opening and closing exercise of lips while the shaft is being pulled upward or downward of face.

Abstract: To provide a tongue muscle-strengthening device which can prevent or recover a poor posture that is attributed to no development of lingual adhesion in the mandible to the skull due to the decreased function of tongue muscles, stress-induced disorder that is attributed to the hyperfunction of the masticatory muscle group and tongue muscles in the cerebral cortex motor area, as well as the dysfunction and an aesthetic impairment of the mouth and which can actualize lingual adhesion. The tongue muscle-strengthening device in the invention of this application is composed of the part of maxillary teeth contact that is in contact with the maxillary teeth, the parts of dorsum of tongue and palate contact that are respectively in contact with the dorsum of tongue and palate, as well as the part of connection that connects the part of maxillary teeth contact with the parts of dorsum of tongue and palate contact.

Abstract: A patient supporting rehabilitating article for providing muscle restoration or restructuring and which includes a body and at least one weighted object arranged upon the body and being positioned at patient specific location during bi-direction repetitive movement initiated by the patient. The body in one variant includes a patient gripping handle terminating in a head support portion exhibiting an ergonomic configured underside. In another variant, the body exhibits a likewise ergonomically configured support portion with opposite attachment ends for receiving opposing looped ends associated with a patient wearable strap.

Abstract: A jaw exerciser is provided. The jaw exerciser includes an elongated first portion having a first cross-sectional area, wherein the elongated first portion is configured to be inserted into the mouth, and includes an outer surface adapted to be engaged and clenched by the teeth. The jaw exerciser also includes an elongated second portion having a second cross-sectional area and an outer surface, wherein the elongated second portion is configured to remain outside the mouth when the first portion is inserted into the mouth. Furthermore, the jaw exerciser includes an intermediate portion having a third cross-sectional area. The intermediate portion joins the elongated first and second portions, and is configured to be grasped and encircled by the lips to thereby retain saliva inside the mouth.

Abstract: A facial exercise device includes a handle, ring, tongue arm and flexible cheek arms. The device is inserted into a person's mouth and the person's cheeks are tightened against the resistance provided by the flexible cheek arms. An optional eyepiece includes connected flexible right and left eye portions and two or more protrusions extending outwardly.

Abstract: The present invention is a way to exercise the face and neck by choosing a resistance strength by a user by locating a at least one dot on a tension adjuster barrel or lining up at least two orifices. The user will place end cups of the face and neck exercise device securely into both corners of an open mouth of the user. The user will press upper and lower lips smoothly over teeth of the user and attempt to close a mouth of the user.

Abstract: A face exercising device comprising: a stretchable mask having a central aperture for a wearer's face; two connectable top straps connectable behind the wearer's head for securing the top to the wearer's forehead; two connectable bottom straps for attaching the mask to the wearer's chin; and a top strap affixed to the top of the mask for attaching to the back of the wearer's head.

Abstract: A device for exercising strengthening and toning the musculature of the face comprises a head enclosure with a central portion covering a user's face from the top of the skull to under the chin and jaw line, and from ear to ear; an aperture surrounding a user's eyes and mouth; a series of straps extending from the central portion around the upper and lower sides of the user's head and connecting at the back of the user's head; a top strap extending over the user's head and connecting at the back of the user's head, and a removable neck strap, which can be attached to the sides of the device and extends either around the front of the device under the jaw line, or behind the device around the back of the neck.

Abstract: A nose to back neck and eye muscles exercise for improved facial enhancement, resulting in a more youthful appearance because of reduced or eliminated wrinkling of the face, is one representation of this invention. This exercise affects all of the facial muscle area beginning at the nose and going upward, ending at the back of the neck area. Notable improvement results in a tightened, smaller slenderized nose and reduced or eliminated wrinkling around facial eye area and forehead. Not only is a more youthful appearance achieved, but eyesight (vision) is greatly improved from strengthened supportive facial muscles surrounding eyes and independently strengthened muscles of the eyes as a result of this exercise. It is not possible to receive one natural benefit of the muscles exercise of this present invention of reduced wrinkling and a more youthful appearance without receiving its naturally intertwined second benefit of improved eyesight, and vice versa.

Abstract: A jaw relaxation exercise appliance and method of use to relieve the symptoms of the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), such as limited opening and jaw pain, that is inexpensive and easy to use. The appliance may be form fit to each user and is designed to be a partial coverage appliance with a bottom guide plane for ease of movement to achieve optimal jaw position. It is also intended to be utilized in conjunction with an exercise. The appliance should be used for short intervals during the day. Patients are directed to slowly move or slide their lower jaw forward and then slowly slide the lower jaw rearward along the plane to a point of comfort.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for the jaw and facial muscles has a pair of unshaped plates sized to fit within a human mouth has front, back, left, and right edges, and upper and lower sides is disclosed. A connection means at the back edge can be a hinge. There can be inner and outer walls extending from the plates to form a channel that engages the user's teeth. The hinge provides resistance and can be a spring loaded hinge assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising facial muscles. A first embodiment includes two arms, each having an end portion with a hole wherein is disposed a bifurcated pad assembly having an upper and a lower pad. Each pad is adapted to receive teeth and has a surface attached to a neck with a circumferential groove allowing the neck to be held within the rims of the end portion holes. A second embodiment includes two interconnected Y-shaped assemblies, each having two arms with an end portion holes wherein is disposed a bifurcated pad assembly each having an upper and a lower pad. Each pad is adapted to receive teeth and has a surface attached to a neck with a circumferential groove allowing the neck to be held within the rims of the end portion holes. In both embodiments, the separation between laterally opposed pad assemblies is incrementally adjustable.

Abstract: An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swallowing.

Abstract: A method of reducing facial aging in a person, having an upper and lower jaw bearing anterior or posterior teeth, comprises: a) providing a mass produced universal dental appliance, which appliance comprises at least one part, the or each part intended in use to be in continuous contact with the teeth on either the upper or lower jaw, the or each part comprising an elongate structure at least a portion of which is formed of a durable, resilient, elastomeric material having a softening point in the range from 35 to 100° C.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for training facial muscles to reduce wrinkles employs a flexible stretchable membrane held in contact with the skin over a muscle group while manipulating a hand-held device with a motorized rotary brush over the membrane, so that the bristles stimulate and train the muscle group while the flexible membrane protects and stabilizes the skin.

Abstract: An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swallowing.

Abstract: A facial and neck muscle exercising device for positioning against opposite corners of a person's mouth at the opening thereof to strengthen and tone facial and neck muscles. The exercising device includes a pair of mouth spreading arms each having an elongate slide member and an end member contoured to engage the opposite corners of the person's mouth. The slide members are slidably connected together longitudinally and an arm retaining device connected thereto controls sliding movement and resistance of the mouth spreading arms. Versions of the arm retaining device elastically bias the end members against the corners of the person's mouth in an adjustable manner, allow adjustment of the length or range of motion of the exercising device, retain the exercising device at a fixed length, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A mass produced universal dental appliancee (1) comprises two parts, the parts intended in use to contact the posterior teeth on respective opposite sides of either the upper or lower jaw, each part comprising a composite structure comprising: i) a first layer (2) formed a durable, resilient, elastomeric material having a softening point in the range from 35 to 100° C. and which in use contacts and grips the occlusal biting surfaces of the posterior teeth; and ii) a second layer (3) formed from a durable, non-deformable material having a softening point over 100° C. and which in use provides a bite plate; wherein the second layer of each part is provided with a protrusion (5), formed of durable, non-deformable material having a softening point over 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by the user's lips and more particularly between the user's lips in such a manner that the user's upper and lower teeth are not in a substantially engaged position. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior wall which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly within the user's mouth during exercise. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to grind their teeth, or tense or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint.

Abstract: A facial muscles exercising apparatus includes horizontally oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a horizontal direction, vertically oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a vertical direction, and vertically oriented isometric resistance means for providing isometric resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a vertical direction. The facial muscles can be oriented in a horizontal orientation and in a vertical orientation. Also, in accordance with the invention, a method of exercising facial muscles is provided which includes the steps of having the facial muscles overcome dynamic resistance in a horizontal orientation, having the facial muscles overcome dynamic resistance in a vertical direction, and having the facial muscles encounter isometric resistance in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The invention consists of steel-bead weighted facial exercise weights designed in varying shapes, sizes, and weights. The weights are designed so that they are placed over the face providing resistance against the intended group of facial muscles to be developed. The method is designed for total facial muscle toning and development necessitating the use of varying sized, shapes, and weights that maximize the development of intended muscle group to be developed.

Abstract: A soft, flexible, pliable one-piece isometric exercise mouth tool for conditioning facial muscles to be used for cosmetic and medical purposes. The isometric exercise mouth tool has a hollow body portion and a stem or handle for holding the body portion in the desired position. The body portion has ridges for positioning the lips thereon for various exercises. The exercises are performed by sucking on or compressing the body of the isometric exercise mouth tool or a combination thereof to exercise the muscles in the mouth, face and throat.

Abstract: A method of correcting parafunctional behavior of the mandibular complex by engaging in a vertical measurement of the mouth followed by stretching open the mouth even further at least once followed by inserting an anti-occluding device between the teeth and retaining it there for a pre-determined period of time then removing it and stretching the mouth wide open at least once. This method also may entail placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth [defined as the N-position] and keeping it there while opening and closing the mouth several times after which the mouth is opened to its maximum extent and then closed until the lips touch but the teeth do not touch. This position and the N-position are maintained for as long as possible and performed several times daily.

Abstract: A facial muscles exercising apparatus includes horizontally oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a horizontal direction, vertically oriented dynamic resistance means for providing dynamic resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a vertical direction, and vertically oriented isometric resistance means for providing isometric resistance to facial muscles that are exercised in a vertical direction. The facial muscles can be oriented in a horizontal orientation and in a vertical orientation. Also, in accordance with the invention, a method of exercising facial muscles is provided which includes the steps of having the facial muscles overcome dynamic resistance in a horizontal orientation, having the facial muscles overcome dynamic resistance in a vertical direction, and having the facial muscles encounter isometric resistance in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by the user's lips and more particularly between the user's lips in such a manner that the user's upper and lower teeth are not in a substantially engaged position. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior wall which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly within the user's mouth during exercise. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to grind their teeth, or tense or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint.

Abstract: The present invention is an exercise device comprising a flexor and a board. The present invention is also an exercise device comprising a flexor and an insert. The flexor has two arms, each of which has an end. The corresponding ends, one from each arm, are apart and the two arms are resistant to forces that tend to bring the corresponding flexible ends closer to each other. The board can be attached to one of the arms of the flexor. In another embodiment, the board can be attached to one of the arms of the flexor at different positions to provide different levels of resistance. The insert can stay between the two arms of the flexor and provide additional resistance to forces that tend to bring the corresponding ends of the two arms closer to each other.

Abstract: An oral rehabilitation device for helping patients to expand oral cavity includes a body for prying the upper and lower jaws open and at least one pressure-resistant blade held in the body to expand the oral cavity to an extent desired. The body may also form a support section at one end to contain an expansion element inside. The expansion element has restoration force which couples the expansion force of the support section may further expand oral cavity to an extent desired for achieving oral rehabilitation object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by a user's lips. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior member which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly in the user's mouth. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to tense, grind, or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint. When in place, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly increases isometric resistance during exercise, weight training, or facial toning.

Abstract: Oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device made of flexible material and having an annular open shape in accordance with the configuration of human oral lips. One side of the upper edge of the opening is formed with a recessed upper lip rest section extending outward and upward. One side of the lower edge of the opening is formed with a recessed lower lip rest section extending outward and downward. The upper and lower lip rest sections respectively receive therein the upper and lower lips of a user. A resilient connecting section is connected between the upper and lower lip rest sections to provide a certain resilient stretching force therefor. The oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device is positioned between the upper and lower lips of the user to rehabilitate and train the lip and chin muscle and recover the closing function of the lips.

Abstract: A jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit to exercise the following muscles: masseters, temporalis, pterygoids, digastric, depressor anguli oris, depressor labii inferioris, mentalis, platysma and suprahoid muscles: mylohyioid, hyoglossus, geniiohyiod, genioglossus, Buccinator, Zygomaticus mayor, Zygomaticus minor, Risorius and Orbicularis oris. non-invasively and without the use of electronics. The jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit comprises instruments that allow the user to isolate and contract the face and neck muscles. These contractions cause the aforementioned muscles to be exercised in a manner to produce efficient and fast results. The jaw, jowl and neck exercise kit is comprised of instruments designed to target different muscles and to allow the user to gradually increase resistance and to improve the effect of the exercise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by a user's lips. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior member which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly in the user's mouth. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to tense, grind, or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint. When in place, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly increases isometric resistance during exercise, weight training, or facial toning.

Abstract: A method of treatment of groups of muscles in orofacial region, of the respiratory system, and of retaining and support system of a body of a patient and including providing a logopedic aid having at least one rubbed balloon and a plurality of valve mouthpieces for inflating the at least one rubbed balloon and characterized by different degrees of difficulty with which the balloon can be inflated, and treating the patient by having the patient inflate the balloon by using in succession valve mouthpieces with an ever increasing degree of difficulty.

Abstract: A device to be held in the mouth of a patient who has limited jaw opening and to assist in the therapy. The device has a frame with opposite side members having adjustable lengths. A rotatable knob drives a threaded screw to change the tension applied to a pair of springs. The springs activate a cam to raise or lower an upper mouthpiece with respect to a lower mouthpiece and to thereby adjust the jaw opening of the patient.

Abstract: A facial muscle exercising device has flared and weighted lip-engaging members biased apart by a compressed coil spring. The lip-engaging members include exposed ends that extend longitudinally outwardly away from the user's face and which have a sufficient weight that the user's cheek muscles are required to overcome the gravitational force acting on the outwardly projecting ends of the device. The facial muscle exercising device also has inner ends that project into the mouth cavity, and which are flared transversely outwardly to follow the contour of and contact the inner cheek surfaces of the user's mouth. Preferably, the exposed outwardly projecting ends have removable weights so that the gravitational force to be overcome can be varied to the extent desired by the user. The removable weights may be stainless steel desks that are held in seats formed in the distal extremities of the outwardly projecting ends of the facial muscle exercising device.

Abstract: A facial muscle exercising device is designed for insertion between the lips of a person's mouth. The facial muscle exercising device is comprised of a pair of lip-engaging members disposed in longitudinal separation from each other. Each of these lip-engaging members has a convex outwardly curved side with a concave groove defined therein. A pair of the elongated, coaxially aligned telescopically engaged spreader members are urged apart by an axially compressible coil spring having opposing ends and disposed in coaxial alignment with the telescoping spreader members. A guide rod is provided and is anchored to one of the lip-engaging members. The free end of the guide rod extends through a guide passage in the other lip-engaging member. The guide rod is aligned parallel to the coaxial, telescoping spreader members.

Abstract: A jaw exercising device which includes an outer frame having spaced apart cross members and an inner frame with spaced apart cross members coupled to the outer frame for movement therealong and outwardly extending blades for engaging the jaws of a patient carried by adjacent cross members of the outer and inner frame.

Abstract: A pipe or conduit labeler includes a saddle leg having an inside diameter equal to or slightly smaller than an outside diameter of a pipe or conduit to be labeled. The saddle leg is molded to a saddle stem which in turn is molded to a sign plate. A user either writes useful information directly on the sign plate or affixes a pre-made label to the plate. The sign plate optionally includes raised lettering or information such as an arrow pre-molded on the plate, or Braille characters. The labeler resiliently clips onto the pipe or conduit being labeled. More complex variations of the labeler include extending arms and moveable joints, enabling the identification of pipes or conduits which are at difficult angles or out of direct sight of a user. The labeler provides a means for quickly and clearly labeling pipes, conduit, tubes, and rods. The labeler can be mass produced as a single mold or in parts with different sign plates of varying size and construction. The sign plate provides a flat surface for writing.

Abstract: A chin and face toning strap including an elongated strap portion dimensioned for wrapping underneath a chin and atop head of a user. The elongated strap portion is constructed of an elastic material. The strap portion has a chin portion that is positionable under the chin of the user. The strap portion has opposed cheek portions positionable against cheeks of the user. A pair of magnets are secured within the cheek portions of the elongated strap portion.

Abstract: An exercise device for exercising muscles of the face, jaw and neck, featuring an elongated strap with two releasably attachable ends and an elastic portion to provide resistance for muscle exercise. A visible scale to determine the force provided by the elastic portion through the provision of indicia on the exterior surface of the elongated strap which visually shows the increasing and decreasing stretch of the elastic portion. The stretch and increasing resistance to elongation of the elastic portion may be varied by moving the position of the hook and loop or other cooperating fasteners at each end of the strap in relation to each other.

Abstract: As oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device made of flexible material and having an annular open shape in accordance with the configuration of human oral lips. One side of the upper edge of the opening is formed with a recessed upper lip rest section extending outward and upward. One side of the lower edge of the opening is formed with a recessed lower lip rest section extending outward and downward. The upper and lower lip rest sections respectively receive therein the upper and lower lips of a user. A resilient connecting section is connected between the upper and lower lip rest sections to provide a certain resilient stretching force therefor. The oral lip and chin muscle rehabilitating device is positioned between the upper and lower lips of the user to rehabilitate and train the lip and chin muscle and recover the closing function of the lips.

Abstract: A one piece face and neck exerciser (10), specifically configured to tone the muscles of the forehead, face, chin and neck, comprising a head band (12) to which two elongated beginners head resistance bands (88) are attached into head grooves (20) extending outwardly and down to be permanently attached to the lateral parts of the chin cup (38). Also comprising a neck band (57) to which two elongated beginners neck resistance bands (104) are attached into neck grooves (64) extending outwardly and up to be permanently attached to the lateral sides of the chin cup (42). The frontal head band (14), and lateral head band (16), the frontal neck band (58) and lateral neck band (60) are made of a strong, durable, lightweight material, the posterior head band (32), and posterior neck band (76) are made of velcro fasteners (34), (36), (78), and (80).

Abstract: Apparatus for exercising the face and neck comprises a frame with multiple perforations in its upper and lower parts for fastening flexible bands of various size and elasticity horizontally, vertical or at angles to produce elastic resistance fields for receiving a person's face to exercise facial muscles. Two ocular accessories with adjustable sockets are positioned within the frame on the flexible bands for exercise of the opening and closing of the eyelid. Support and fastening elements firmly retain the bands and accessories in place on the frame for exercising the facial muscles. A portable version of the apparatus provides handles for manually controlling the muscular pressure of the flexible bands on the facial and neck muscles.

Abstract: An apparatus for boxing. The apparatus includes clothing adapted to be worn by a boxer which protects the boxer from punches of another boxer. The apparatus includes a sensor mechanism which senses when a punch contacts the clothing. The sensor mechanism is in contact with the clothing. The apparatus includes a display mechanism which identifies when a punch contacts the clothing. The display mechanism is in communication with the sensor mechanism. A method for boxing. The method comprises the steps of punching clothing on a boxer which protects the boxer from punches. Then there is the step of sensing with a sensor mechanism in the clothing when a punch having at least the predetermined level of force contacts the clothing. Next there is the step of displaying with a displaying mechanism when a punch having at least the predetermined level of force contacts the display.

Abstract: A method for determining muscle strength of elements of the musculature used in speech and swallowing. In particular, a tool is equipped with at least one pressure sensor. A person inserts the tool into the person's mouth and utters sounds of speech or swallows. While uttering sounds of speech or swallowing, portions of the oral musculature contact and exert force on the sensor. A representation of this force is displayed at a visual display device as an indication of muscle strength and position.