Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user. In one embodiment, the oral device includes an intraoral portion, an extraoral portion, and an auxiliary support device that serves to stabilize the oral device. In various embodiments, the auxiliary support device may be configured with ear loops, a support band, a support frame and/or a support member. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method of dispensing a fluid using the oral device is also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 12, 2015
Publication date:
October 8, 2015
Applicant:
The University of Western Canada; and Trudell Medical International
Inventors:
RUTH E. MARTIN, MICHAEL NUTTALL, BRYAN FINLAY, JULIE THEURER, BRANDON COULTES
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user. In one embodiment, the oral device includes an intraoral portion, an extraoral portion, and an auxiliary support device that serves to stabilize the oral device. In various embodiments, the auxiliary support device may be configured with ear loops, a support band, a support frame and/or a support member. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method of dispensing a fluid using the oral device is also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 30, 2013
Publication date:
January 30, 2014
Applicant:
The University of Western Canada; and Trudell Medical International
Inventors:
RUTH E. MARTIN, MICHAEL NUTTALL, BRYAN FINLAY, JULIE THEURER, BRANDON COULTES