Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing of liquids to the oral cavity of an individual or animal comprises a tubular body having two ends, with one of the ends being a frusto-conical end provided with an orifice at the tip thereof to serve as an injector for overcoming resistance to swallowing, and the other of the ends being an angularly chamfered open end which is used as a gravity dispenser. The tubular body is axially inserted in a cap suitable for capping a flask and containing a complementary tubular wall to axially receive the tubular body of the dispenser, whereby, when the frusto-conical end of the tubular body is inserted within the cap, the chamfered open end of the tubular body becomes free to dispense a liquid contained therein by gravity, whereas when the chamfered open end of the tubular body is inserted within the cap, the frusto-conical end becomes free and serves as an injector to forcibly dispense the liquid by squeezing the tubular body.

Abstract: A medicine dispensing device for dispensing measured amounts of liquids to infants and the like, consisting of a container that has a plurality of calibration marks formed along its edge and has a cap disposed over its open end. Along its sides is a dosing dispenser which can be slidably moved toward the open end of the container so that its trough will communicate with the open mouth of the container and liquids such as medicines that are put into the container can be easily dispensed to an infant. The trough is held by a split-ring sleeve which fits around the container and includes a foot sticking out from the split ring so that the dispenser can be set flat on a table without rolling off.

Abstract: An apparatus for oral administration of a medicament or the like comprises a pill tray (4) and a liquid reservoir (6). The tray (4) has an upper surface bounded by lips (5) and adapted to carry solid medicament. The reservoir (6) has an opening (7) close to the pill tray (4) and adapted to allow controlled release of said liquid, to wash the pill or medicament down the throat of the patient.

Abstract: An oral irrigator for lavaging all of the gingival crevice including the interdental area of the gums, provided with a tip at the end of a probe for separating the gum part known as the gingival collar from the facial or linqual and interproximal sides of the tooth and having a steady flow of antimicrobial fluid expelled from a zone surrounding said tip. Also shown is such an oral irrigator in combination with a tap water, pressure operated, germicidal-containing container forcing germicidal fluid through said oral irrigator tip, and with a tap water syphon delivery system.

Abstract: A disposable oral liquid measure/dispenser for administering measured, pre-packaged dosages of liquid medication or food to human or animal patients comprises a one-piece structure made of a flexible thermoplastic, preferably by blow-molding. The container/dispenser has an upper cylindrical neck section for filling with liquid and sealable with a tamper-evident seal. A flexible bellows section extending downwards from the neck section joins a central fluid reservoir section, which is in turn joined at its lower end to a dispensing tube shaped like an inverted U-tube. The outer, outlet leg of the dispensing tube has a cap which is serverable by a scissors when it is desired to dispense the contents. Pushing downward on the upper surface of the sealing cap collapses the bellows, pressurizing the fluid storage reservoir section of the container. This in turn forces fluid upwards into the inner, inlet leg of the dispenser tube, and out the outlet leg into a patient's mouth.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral applicator for the application of an active substance in the form of a hollow structure corresponding substantially in shape and dimensions to an external form of a crown of one or more natural teeth and adapted to contain the active substance, the hollow structure having one or more passage openings for the controlled release of certain amounts of the active substance, the passage openings being a buccal and/or palatal or lingual portion for the passage of saliva and of the active substance dissolved therein.

Abstract: A dual chambered container for delivery of a liquid medicament comprising a teat sealed to a hollow, bottom compartment by a retaining ring, the teat forming one chamber for diluent or medicament and the bottom forming the other chamber for medicament or diluent, respectively, said chambers being separated by a stopper adapted to seal either the bottom chamber or the teat chamber.

Abstract: A dispensing insert for use with a baby bottle for dispensing solid or liquid materials which insert fits between the bottle and the nipple cap. The insert having openings therethrough for communications with the material to be dispensed and the liquid in the bottle to permit of controlled dispensing of the material carried by the insert.

Abstract: A device for feeding a dosage of mashed food into the mouth of a patient. The device consists of a spoon-like feeding head (10) having an internal feeding channel (11), which is connected to a tubular, flexible container (20). The latter can be compressed for feeding a dosage by two mutually pivotable handle pieces (30,40).

Abstract: A device for irrigating the teeth and bucal tissues comprises a flexible laminar adaptor for placement between the lips and teeth. The adaptor is provided with irrigation nozzles connected to a water supply, and an outlet connected to a drain. The entire mouth is irrigated, as the teeth are not enclosed.

Abstract: A syringe and method for the oral administration of fluidic material to a patient are disclosed. The syringe includes a cannula at the dispensing end thereof, which cannula is of sufficient size and shape to approximate a nipple so as to provide a feeding surface which encourages normal sucking by a patient. The cannula is provided with a restricted metering aperture at its downstream end to limit the flow rate of fluidic material from the syringe in order to prevent gagging of the patient and to allow the patient to safely draw fluidic material from the syringe in a controlled manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for promoting periodontal regeneration in humans, the method comprising(a) application of an agent which demineralizes enamel and dentin, and subsequently(b) application of an agent which stimulates the formulation of endothelial cells.

Abstract: Apparatus for the oral administration of capsules to animals, particularly ruminants such as sheep, comprises a tubular member adapted to be inserted into the animal's mouth so that the tip of the tubular member is near the root of the animal's tongue, means for introducing a capsule into the tubular member and for propelling the capsule to its tip, in which the tip of the tubular member consists of two tip portions extending from the mouth of the tubular member and laterally spaced from one another so as to define a cavity in which a capsule is deposited at the root of the animal's tongue. The top of the tubular member has a convexly curved upper surface adapted to engage the animal's soft palate to encourage a swallowing reaction, and a lower surface shaped to engage and restrain movement of the dorsum and the front part of the animal's tongue.

Abstract: A harness for a naso-enteral tube for use in patient health care, particularly for naso-enteral feeding. The harness is a thin elongated length of material, preferably cyclindrical or tubular, secured to a naso-enternal tube for a distance along the length of the tube and inserted into the patient with the naso-enteral tube. The harness then may be secured about the patients nasal septum so that the connection between the harness and the naso-enteral tube along siad distance is within the patient's nostril.

Abstract: A device for orally administering medication by inclusion of a diluent liquid with the medication ingested into the oral cavity. The dosing device in one embodiment has a mouthpiece, a first conduit means for providing a stream of liquid diluent and a second conduit means for positively injecting a liquid medication into the stream of diluent liquid. The dosing device additionally includes as a preferred feature means for supporting a solid medication within the mouthpiece for inclusion within a stream of diluent liquid. In another embodiment, the dosing device comprises a container for solid medicine which is a tubular mouthpiece having a closure cap and a radially flanged base plate for support of the mouthpiece in upright position on a support surface, and a support grid in the tube for the solid medicine.

Abstract: A pill container having a body with a cavity for receiving a pill formed therein, a cover slidably arranged on the body to cover the cavity being retained in cavity covering position by the mating arrangement of the body and cover, the cover being further arranged to be moved by engagement of the cover with the teeth of a user, and movement of the body inwardly of such user's mouth to position the cavity therewithin permitting a pill to drop from the cavity, into the user's mouth as the pill will provide the necessary reaction sought.

Abstract: A dental apparatus for applying fluid to the teeth and gums includes as one of its principle components a U-shaped flexible, rubber-like tray having side walls and a bottom wall which define a channel into which the teeth and gums can extend. Attached to the inside perimeter of the side walls near the upper edge of the tray is a flexible, elastic tube. One end of the elastic tube is sealed. The other end of the elastic tube extends through the side wall at the front of the tray and is open for connection to a source of pressurized fluid for inflating the elastic tube. Attached to the bottom wall and communicating with the channel are conduit tubes. A method using the above apparatus to apply a fluid, such as an anesthetic, to the teeth and gums is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container housing liquid medication is provided together with a syringe and a coupling member for use in orally administering the medication to a patient. The coupling member is fastened to the container and includes a head member projecting upwardly to receive an inner tip of the syringe barrel. The liquid medication is dispensed from the container into a barrel of the syringe through a bore of the head member when a plunger is moved within the syringe barrel. After a predetermined amount of medication is received by the syringe barrel, the syringe barrel is removed from the head member and the predetermined amount of medication is administered orally to the patient. A cap member attached to the coupling member by means of a strap closes off the bore so that no medication escapes from the container when the syringe is disconnected from the head member.

Abstract: An improved dosing tip having a tapered portion for application to the mouth of a host for administering a dose of medicament, food, vitamins, or the like, including gripping means on the tapered portion for being firmly engaged by the teeth, lips, gums, or jaws of the host and for readily releasing said tapered portion upon terminating the administration of the dose to the host.

Abstract: A disposable dental tray for medications such as fluoride gel, includes a unitary member formed of a flexible foam material defining a pair of hinged U-shaped tray portions configured to fit over the upper and lower teeth of the mouth and wherein each tray portion is defined by a base wall, a pair of end walls and inner and outer side walls. Both of the tray portions are provided with respective tray portion positioning tabs extending from their respective outer side walls. The positioning tabs include respective tab sections which are pre-formed so as to be situated such that when the tray portions are folded, the respective tab sections will automatically abut and be squeezable against each other without the consequent application of any forces to the outer side walls of the tray portion thereby preventing any possibility of distorting the tray portions during use.

Abstract: A self-feeding appliance for use by persons who have lost the use of both arms is disclosed. A turntable carrying one or more food dishes is mounted for rotation on a carriage panel. The carriage panel is mounted on a service platform for movement from a retracted position overlying a service deck portion of the service platform to an extended position forward of the service deck. A spoon is mounted on the carriage panel and projects laterally over the service deck. The lateral position of the spoon and the elevation of the service platform is adjustable to accomodate wheel chair service, bedside service, or table service. After the appliance is set up on a bed tray or on a table, a food dish is selected by rotating the turntable until the selected dish is brought into alignment with the spoon.

Abstract: An endo-tracheal tube holder comprises a web or strap including separable fasteners at the ends of flexible material of the web for adjusting the size of a loop formed by the web, and an adjustable tube retaining means secured to the web.

Abstract: Surgical ventilating apparatus for use in laser surgical techniques. The surgical ventilating apparatus comprises a hollow, flexible, tubular body formed of a heat-resistant material, such as an oxide of a metal, an expanded or foamed silica or quartz, and the like. The tubular body is formed so as to resist vibration when disposed within the trachea of a patient caused by the high velocity of air flowing therethrough. In one embodiment, at least one rod-like member is embedded within the tubular body to provide a degree of rigidity thereto. In another embodiment, the end of the tubular body is flared to reduce vibration of the tubular body. A connector adapted to be connected to one end of the tubular body enables the tubular body to be connected to ventilating equipment for controlling the respiration of the patient during surgery.