Patents Assigned to Oro-Myographic Measuring Instrument, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6190335
    Abstract: An orofacial measurement probe for measuring muscle forces within the oral cavity. The probe includes a bite member sized for insertion into the oral cavity and a pressure-sensitive transducer disposed in transducer housing. The bite member is formed with a rigid upper portion, a rigid lower portion and an elastomeric member holding the upper and power portions in spaced-apart relationship to one another. The upper and lower portions are formed and arranged so that together with the elastomeric member they define a hydraulic cavity, which carries a hydraulic fluid. At least one of the upper and lower portions is formed to provide a bite surface sized for engagement by one or more of the patient's teeth. The transducer housing is separate from the bite member and arranged to be external to the oral cavity when the bite member is inserted into the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Oro-Myographic Measuring Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Howard, Ronald E. Tura