Abstract: A medicine dispenser carried on pacifier includes: a miniature container adapted for filling medicine therein, and a pacifier combinable with the miniature container and fluidically communicated with the interior in the container, whereby upon sucking by a baby or an infant on a nipple portion of the pacifier, the medicine as flowing from the container into a passage in the nipple portion of the pacifier, the medicine will be sucked and administered into a baby's mouth through the passage in the nipple portion for treating or curing a baby's disease.

Abstract: In an apparatus for orally administering a dosage of a liquid, medication, or a suspension, to patients able to swallow but otherwise unable to independently ingest the liquid medication, or suspension, a sleeve is provided and includes a first open end and a closed second end. The sleeve defines an reservoir or reservoir, and a flange having an aperture extending therethrough and in communication with the reservoir extending outwardly from the second end. A hollow tube is attached to the flange and is adapted to be inserted into a patient's mouth to a point where the end of the tube is adjacent to the patient's throat. A plunger having an end adapted to slide and to seal against an interior wall of the reservoir is included and can move between a first and a second position to draw the liquid, medication, or suspension into the reservoir and inject it into the patient's mouth.

Abstract: A medicine dispenser adapted to administer liquid medicine via a retromolar pad area including a liquid collecting cylinder body and a soft plastic protective cover. The liquid collecting cylinder body includes a liquid discharge tube extending centrally from a top face thereof. The cylinder body is integrally formed with the liquid discharge tube, the latter having an open end at a top end. The protective tube has an internal hole matching the shape of the liquid discharge tube so that the latter can be fitted entirely into the internal hole of the protective tube. The deepest part of the internal hole of the protective tube is formed with a liquid discharge hole that is substantially at a right angle to the protective tube body so that liquid medicine flowing from the liquid discharge tube can bend at the rear section of the internal hole of the protective tube and out laterally from the liquid discharge hole.

Abstract: An intraoral administration device having an elongated, substantially plate-like arcuate oral screen designed to conform to the teeth and intended to be accommodated in the space between the teeth and the lips. The oral screen includes containers for the agent to be administered intraorally, which containers have provision for allowing the free entrance of saliva into the container and its exit therefrom. An administration system using the administration device and an active agent, such as for example an agent against caries or otitis media is also contemplated.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing infant pacifier has a mouth guard with a hollow tubular connector portion on its rear side over an opening extending through the mouth guard from its rear side to its front side. The connector has a configuration similar to that of a catheter hub and is selectively and removably connectable to either the interiorly threaded discharge end of a conventional liquid dispensing syringe or a closure cap portion of the pacifier which serves to block fluid flow through the connector portion. Projecting outwardly from the front side of the mouth guard, over the opening therein, is a specially designed double-walled tubular nipple which is formed from a partially everted pliable material tube and has a large interior flow space extending outwardly through the open front end of the nipple body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for administering a fluid medicament to an infant via a teat in fluid flow communication with a reservoir for the fluid medicament, characterised in that the device comprises:a. a teat having an inlet at or adjacent its proximal end to receive fluid from the reservoir and an outlet at or adjacent its distal end through which fluid fed to the teat from the reservoir is adapted to flow into the mouth of a user;b. a conduit within the teat directly connecting the said inlet to the said outlet for the direct flow of fluid medicament from the reservoir to the outlet of the teat;c. an intermediate member located intermediate the proximal end of the teat and the reservoir and adapted to securely receive and locate the teat and to receive the reservoir;d. a reservoir formed integrally with, or demountably secured to, the said intermediate member and being in fluid flow communication via said intermediate member and said conduit with said teat outlet.

Abstract: A disposable or reusable oral medicine dispensing device, including a syringe housing having a lower fluid dispensing chamber for receiving medicinal fluid; a threaded plunger assembly mounted in the syringe housing for longitudinal movement relative to the syringe housing; a piston head rotatably mounted on the lower end of the threaded plunger assembly for longitudinal movement therewith; and a stop member threadedly mounted on the threaded plunger assembly to pre-set the distance between the stop member and the piston head to control the amount of medicinal fluid to be received in the lower fluid dispensing chamber of the syringe housing.

Abstract: A reservoir system for delivering an active agent into an oral cavity over an extended delivery period includes a pair of containers, which each have a hollow interior space for containing the active agent and at least one opening for dispensing the active agent, and a flexible plastic appliance for securing the containers within the oral cavity at a desired location. The containers are located within chambers formed in opposite sides of the appliance. The container includes a molded plastic body having a size and shape suitable for comfortably retaining the container within the oral cavity for the extended delivery time. The body is generally oval and cabochon-shaped to comfortably fit in the vestibule between the teeth/gums and cheek of the patient. The appliance is custom molded to closely fit the patient. The reservoir system can further include a foraminous medium for directly holding and dispensing an active agent at a desired treatment location within the oral cavity.

Abstract: An infants pacifier and medicine administering unit having a generally shield-shaped body with first and second sides and having an aperture extending therethrough around a generally transverse axis. The aperture being defined by a first wall. A flexible nipple having an inlet and a sucking orifice spaced therefrom, and a substantially sealed, compressible fluid dispenser having an outlet being mounted on opposite sides of the body with the inlet and the outlet being juxtaposed for fluid communication with each other thru a pressure openable valve whereby fluid in the dispenser can be injected under pressure into the nipple.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device which allows oral ingestion of a liquid at a desired or controlled rate to, for example, an infant. A holder is provided to enable the placement of the dispenser during periods when dispensing and/or feeding is interrupted or suspended. The dispenser basically comprises a transparent or semi-transparent flexible rubber like elongated cylinder having measurement markings on or about the peripheral surface. An upper flange member supports the dispenser in an upright position when placed in the holder unit. A cap is provided having means for controlling the fluid flow rate. A fluid flow blocking means is provided at the bottom of the holder unit.

Abstract: A removable single-user tongue shield that is releasably attachable to the dispensing opening of a metered dose inhaler. The tongue protector is shaped to conform to the upper surface of the tongue to cover the taste sensor areas, and to minimize contact of the medication spray with the tongue's surface. In this manner the user is protected from objectionable medication taste while the delivery of the medication into the trachea is unaffected by the protector.

Abstract: An infant-feeding nipple and an infant-feeding nipple system in which the nipple may be used conventionally on a baby bottle or used in conjunction with an elongate conduit connected between the nipple and a container holding liquid to be drunk by the infant. The nipple has a radially enlarged flange on its base end, with a rigid safety ring insert which prevents the flange from being pulled from beneath the cap holding the nipple to a bottle, and which prevents the nipple from being swallowed by an infant when the nipple is detached from a container. In one form of the invention, the nipple has a flexible transverse wall across its base end, with a central opening therethrough for receiving one end of an elongate conduit whose other end may be extended into a container of liquid to be drunk by the infant. Different diameter conduits may be connected to the nipple.

Abstract: An intra-oral device for facilitating pill swallowing includes a flexible shield sized as a flat pattern, that is configured to be formed so as to cover a substantial portion of the roof of the user's mouth. The flexible shield also preferably extends so as to overlap at least a portion of a pair of opposing upper teeth, thus securing the device in place. Upon positioning the shield inside the user's mouth to cover the roof portion thereof, and placing one or more pills between the user's tongue and the shield, swallowing may occur without the pills contacting the roof of the user's mouth. This avoids the touch sensation of large, irregularly-shaped and dense capsules and tablets, which is believed to evoke a nervous response by the user that inhabits the swallowing of pills. Alternatively, the intra-oral device includes a preformed, rigid shield, that is custom fit to conform to the shape of the upper portion of the particular user's mouth.

Abstract: A liquid vitamin and medicine dispenser for infants and toddlers, comprising a flexible mask contoured to the shape of a mouth of an infant/toddler to provide support. A lock assembly is centrally mounted into the flexible mask. A nipple having a pinhole therein is secured into the lock assembly on an inner side of the flexible mask, so that the infant/toddler can suck on the nipple. A vial is mounted in a removable manner into the lock assembly on an outer side of the flexible mask. A liquid vitamin/medicine can be placed into the vial to flow into the nipple, allowing the infant/toddler to suck the liquid out of the nipple.

Abstract: A baby bottle for the sequential oral administration of different fluids useful in new methods for weaning an infant from one fluid to another; methods for administering medicines to an infant; and methods for putting an infant to bed with a bottle without the fear of causing premature tooth decay.

Abstract: An infants pacifier and medicine administering unit having a generally shield-shaped body having first and second sides and having an aperture extending therethrough around a generally transverse axis. The aperture is defined by a wall of the body. A flexible nipple having an inlet end and sucking orifice spaced therefrom, and a fluid dispenser having an outlet end, are mounted on opposite sides of the body with the inlet and the outlet being juxtaposed for fluid communication with each other whereby fluid in the dispenser can be injected under pressure into the nipple.

Abstract: A feed drug injector comprises a nipple device, a nipple plug inserted in the nipple device, a front end of a cylinder inserted in the nipple plug, and a push rod inserted in the cylinder. The nipple device has a base and a nipple head. Two inner recesses are formed on the inner periphery of the base. A passage is formed in the nipple head. A Y-shaped hole is formed in the front of the passage. A bevel is formed on the front surface of the nipple head. Three apertures which are formed on the bevel and two front sides of the nipple head communicate with the Y-shaped hole. The nipple plug has a disk with an inner thread, a Y-shaped bar, and three circular holes formed on the disk. Two protrusions are disposed on the outer periphery of the disk. The protrusion engages with the inner recess. The cylinder the disk.

Abstract: A multi-use infant-feeding nipple system that enables an infant to drink liquid from various types of containers, including conventional baby bottles, cans, glasses, and the like. The nipple system includes a flexible, elastomeric nipple having a base end and a tip end. The base end includes a reduced diameter opening for sliding, sealed receipt of one end of a tubular conduit which may be extended at its other end into a container that need not be held in an elevated position in or in close proximity to the infant's mouth. The tip end has a normally closed slitted opening through which liquid is enabled to flow when the infant sucks on the nipple, and which closes when the infant ceases sucking, thereby functioning as a check valve and preventing ingress of air into the nipple and preventing the liquid from draining out of the nipple and any conduit attached to it. This, in turn, avoids ingestion of air when the infant resumes feeding.

Abstract: An oral dispensing device includes a bottle for receiving medicine. A post is extended from the bottle and has a number of fins for forming a number of liquid passages. A nipple is engaged on the post and is secured to the bottle by a cover. A plunger is slidably engaged in the bottle for forcing the medicine outward through the orifice and the liquid passages and through the hole of the nipple in order to inject the medicine into the mouths of the babies. The medicine may also be effectively forced through the liquid passages when the nipple is bitten by babies.

Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid medicine to an infant includes a baby bottle having a threaded neck portion at an upper end thereof and a rim that defines an opening; a resilient nipple member; and a ring member for holding the nipple member tightly against the rim during feedings. The ring member has threads defined in an interior portion thereof that mate with the threaded neck portion, whereby the ring member may be screwed onto the bottle. A medicine cup that includes a concave cup-like portion is sized to fit within the threaded neck portion of the baby bottle. The medicine cup further includes a flange for supporting the medicine cup on the rim of the baby bottle which is sized so as not to interfere with said ring member during screwing and unscrewing of the ring member onto the baby bottle. The cup-like portion is constructed so as to be impervious to fluid transfer therethrough, so medicine will not leak from the medicine cup into the baby bottle.

Abstract: An improved medicine dispensing pacifier of unitary construction comprising a pierced hollow nipple fixedly attached to a rigid mouth guard with a hollow interior, a reservoir with an end opening opposite the nipple, fixedly attached to the mouth guard, sealing means operable to seal the reservoir end opening in a fluid-tight manner, and retaining means to fixedly attach the sealing means to the reservoir chamber to eliminate potential choking hazard.

Abstract: An inhaler for asthma and other medical conditions consists of a medicine canister (12), and a canister holder (10). Tongue Guard for Inhaler (20) is attached onto the canister holder, and assists user in placing inhaler into proper position. When the inhaler is activated, flow of medicine is diverted away from tongue, and settling of medicine on tongue is prevented. Tongue Guard for Inhaler prevents medicine from settling on tongue, thereby preventing bad taste and injury to tongue, such as atrophy. It can be used in conjunction with spacer devices or it can be built integrally within canister holder.

Abstract: A therapeutic implant apparatus adapted for installation in the mouth of a maxillomandibularly fixated patient to facilitate oral feeding of the patient. The apparatus is installed in the patient's mouth and where it remains throughout the fixation therapy. The apparatus comprises an arched member having a tubular conduit provided therein. The tubular conduit includes an inlet port adapted for connection to a feeding tube and at least one outlet port for discharging liquid conveyed by the feeding tube into the patient's mouth. The arched member is preferably U-shaped in configuration to correspond substantially to the arrangement of the patient's dentition and is desirably fabricated from flexible material to accommodate the topography of the patient's teeth.

Abstract: A drinking device is sanitary, easy to clean, and heightens the user's level of independence by (1) being readily yet semi-permanently positionable at a location permitting access to the device by the mouth of the user; and (2) being easily activated by the mouth of the user to reliably and continuously supply liquid to the user upon demand using only the user's mouth. The device includes a mouth operated drinking valve the semi-permanent positioning of which for accessibility by the mouth of the user is made possible by a tubing assembly in the form a flexible tube supported by a stiffener. The stiffener permits the tubing assembly to be readily bent to position the tube and drinking valve as desired yet maintains its position after bending. The stiffener is provided on the outside rather than within the flexible tube to facilitate cleaning of the tube and thus to promote sanitary use.

Abstract: A solution feeder with a nipple includes a bottle a nipple, an inner rod and a cylindrical cap. The bottle is made of a soft elastic material and compressible to force solution contained therein to flow up through several passageways formed between the nipple and several ribs of the inner rod and through a hole in the top of the nipple into the mouth of the user even if the user resists chewing and bites the nipple.

Abstract: A device having a manually operable plunger slidably mounted within a container for orally administering liquid. The plunger operates to administer the liquid through an outlet, which is at least partially surrounded by a radially extending shield.

Abstract: A baby-feeding nipple and conduit system, comprising a baby-feeding nipple having baby-feeding means on one nipple end for feeding a liquid to a baby and an opposite nipple end and a radially closed conduit having one conduit end for receiving the liquid and an opposite conduit end on the opposite nipple end for supplying the liquid to the nipple.

Abstract: For the administration of an active substance of tooth decay in infants, a device (10) constructed in the form of a pacifier is provided, whose mouth disk (11) is detachably connected to the mouthpiece (10) whose interior (18) serves as accommodation chamber for the active substance (20), which comprises xylite and/or combinations of xylite and fluorides, such as sodium fluoride, or of xylite with sorbitol and fluorides and which is disposed in the interior (18) in the form of powder or tablets, in which, within the wall section (13a) located within the lower area of the mouthpiece (12), a plurality of perforations (15) are constructed, and in which, in the wall section (13b) located within the upper area of the mouthpiece (12), a plurality of preperforated, circular sections (115) are constructed having the smallest dimensions and which can be pressed through so as to form perforations (15) (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A measuring spoon for accurately measuring and delivering a dose of medicine to a patient. The measuring spoon includes a hollow substantially circular filler tube which is open on both ends. At one end of the filler tube a spoon is connected so as to leave an opening for pouring medicine into the filler tube. A plunger is inserted in the opposite open end and acts as a base level for medicine poured into the filler tube. The filler tube includes indicator lines each indicating a different dosage amount. In use, the plunger top is aligned with the indicator line indicating the desired dosage. The filler tube is filled with the correct dosage and the plunger is depressed to fill the spoon.

Abstract: A device for feeding a young child or impaired adult without the threat of the person choking, my device comprising a handle member in combination with a food dispensing member. The handle member has a generally circularly configured end thereon, upon which circular end, a ring mounting arrangement is provided. A ring having a circularly-shaped aperture therein is utilized with the handle member, with an inner surface of the ring being equipped with a component for tightly engaging the ring mounting arrangement. The component inside the ring for engaging the ring mounting arrangement is configured to operably engage the circular end of the handle member. The food dispensing member is an elongate container of fine mesh material having an aperture therein through which solid or semi-solid food can be inserted, with such food intended to at least partially dissolve in the mouth of the person being fed.

Abstract: A device is provided for facilitating oral administration of unit dosages of liquid formulations, particularly to pediatric and geriatric patients. Sealed cartridges containing unit doses of liquid nutrients or medications can be locked into the device and at the same time, breached so that the contained-liquid formulation can flow from the cartridge into a hollow nipple for facile oral consumption. The liquid formulation-contained sealed cartridge includes a container having a side wall collapsible responsive to withdrawal of liquid from the hollow nipple.

Abstract: This is an applicator for applying a viscous fluid to a surface. There is a flexible backing material of a closed-cell material and a flexible dispensing material of an open-celled material disposed over and carried by the flexible backing material. The open-celled material has an internal structural spacing sized relative to the viscosity of the fluid so as to absorb and allow the fluid to slowly pass therethrough. Preferably, the flexible backing material and the flexible dispensing material are sealed together about the periphery thereof to form a hollow pocket. The fluid in the form of a gel, salve, or the like, is disposed in the hollow pocket. The pocket can be filled with an oxidizing agent and used for tooth whitening and/or gum treatment. The pocket can be attached to an adhesive backing to make adhesive bandages which apply various medications to the underlying skin area. This approach can be employed for treating wounds and blemishes.

Abstract: A drug-feeder for children comprises a drug chamber and a drug guider. A rotating member is disposed at a front end of the drug guider and can be rotarily adjusted to optionally inject the liquid drug in the drug chamber in an upward direction or two lateral directions to cure different areas in the oral cavity of the child. The drug chamber and the drug guider are inclinedly connected to form an angle about 130 degrees between them so that when the drug-feeder is Placed in the mouth of the child, the oral cavity of the child can still be clearly seen and no drug will drop onto the tongue of the child before the drug guider reaches the desired position for treatment, preventing the child from resisting against the drug feeding due to the bad taste of drug.

Abstract: A device for preventing an unpalatable liquid from reaching tastebuds of a user ingesting the liquid which includes a straw with open ends and a sponge positioned adjacent to one of the open ends. In preparation for use, the sponge is dipped into a flavorful drink then placed in the user's mouth with the open end of the straw at the rear of the mouth remote from the taste buds which are located in the tip of the tongue at the front of the mouth. The sponge, saturated with flavorful liquid, prevents the unpalatable liquid from reaching the tastebuds which are located at the tip of the tongue. The unpalatable liquid goes directly into the gullet. The tube may be flexible or have a flexible section for greater convenience. A screen may be provided which shields the container of unpalatable liquid from the view of the user.

Abstract: A device for facilitating administration of medicine to a patient comprises a straw having a lower end and an upper end, a cup-shaped member defining a receptacle space, and graduation markings or other indicators on the cup-shaped member for providing a volumetric indication of an amount of liquid deposited into the receptacle space. The cup-shaped member is connected to the straw at the lower end so that a lower tip of the straw communicates with a lower region of the receptacle space.

Abstract: An oral medicament adapted to be administered on a support which allows sucking of the medicament while preventing inadvertent swallowing of the medicament in its entirety or in large pieces, as well as preventing accidental swallowing of the support is provided. The support includes a stick of flexible plastic material having first and second ends, and may include an interlocking mechanism for the attachment of a safety guard which provides protection against accidental swallowing of the support. The medicament is secured to the first end of the support in a way which forms interlocking bonds with the medicament and controls the degree to which the medicament may be dissolved by the user.

Abstract: A premature baby elastic strip-like headband having expansion limiting structure with opposite ends of which one end has male hook-like multiple alternate attaching elements and of which a remaining opposite end has female loop-like attaching elements detachably securable to one-another at optionally alternate locations thereof, and having nasal cannulas oxygen tubes-securing structures positioned and mounted on the headband such that the nasal cannulas oxygen tubes are located on opposite side of a baby's head the headband is mounted thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for dispensing a medicament such as an antibiotic in the upper aerodigestive tract of an intubated patient (22). The apparatus (10) is a generally ovoid body (12) comprised of a substrate which can be polymeric, natural or synthetic woven or spun fiber, a gel, or other substance capable of being impregnated with the medicament and then releasing the medicament when contacted by an aqueous solution, specifically, the saliva of patient (22).Body (12) is shaped with rounded tapered surfaces (30) and ends (26) for engaging the mucosa of the alveolar ridge (32) and palate (20) of patient (22) to stabilize the apparatus (10) in the oral cavity (24). A channel (38) is provided for passage of the tube (40) of an endotracheal tube (36) therethrough which cooperates with the surfaces (30) and ends (26) to stabilize both endotracheal tube (36) and body (12) in the oral cavity (24).

Abstract: A nursing lid includes an internally threaded skirt, wherein the skirt includes a positioning web extending orthogonally relative to the skirt in a surrounding relationship, with the positioning web terminating in a reinforcing rib of a circular construction arranged about a perimeter of the web. The lid further includes a lid top web formed with an opening for mounting a nipple therethrough. The positioning web permits orientation of the nursing bottle upon a support surface to maintain fluid at a spaced relationship relative to the nipple to minimize leakage therethrough.

Abstract: An esophagus probe for delivery of treatment doses of material to domestic livestock directly into the animal's esophagus. This enhances an availability of the product to the animal and assures the correct dosage without risk of the animal spitting the dose out of its mouth.

Abstract: Apparatus for administering an ingestible oral fluid to a patient takes the form of an elongate tubular member (10) closed at the extremity of one end portion shaped as a hook (11), the hook having a hollowed outward projection (16) which is resilient at least over its area facing in the same general direction as the mouth of the hook, with this area also being formed with an orifice (17). The overall geometry of the apparatus is such that the hook passes over the lower mouth of the patient to locate and retain the projection or oral actuation, while the remainder of the member hangs across the jaw of the patient.

Abstract: A pediatric medicinal dispensing device which allows oral ingestion of medicine by an infant. The dispenser includes a top portion formed as a nipple to be received by an infant and a sealed housing and bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an inlet so that medicine may be inserted within an interior of the device and thereafter orally ingested by an infant's sucking motion.

Abstract: This is a device for delivering medicaments to infants by means of a dispenser in a pacifier. The dispenser regulates the rate of medicament released by using semipermeable membranes or capillary tubes. As the child or infant suckles on the pacifier, a flow of saliva bathes the dispenser and mixes with the dispensed medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device for the oral administration of a medication. The device comprises a pierced nipple having a nipple chamber and an open base, a medication reservoir having an outer wall member defining a reservoir chamber, a first end opening into the reservoir chamber, and a closable second end opening into the reservoir chamber. There is means to connect the reservoir to the base of the nipple in fluid-tight relationship with the nipple chamber communicating with the reservoir chamber through the open base. There are closing means for sealing the second end of the reservoir.

Abstract: A method for promoting bone, periodontium or ligament growth of a mammal comprising applying to the bone periodontium or ligament a growth-promoting amount of a composition comprising a partially purified or purified polypeptide growth factor.

Abstract: A device for orally administering medication to an animal, the device having a chamber attached to one end of a wire and a series of four loops attached at the other end of the wire. The wire is curved so that it will hold the chamber at the back of the animal's mouth, near the throat, and will curve behind the teeth of the animal and exit the side of the animal's mouth, then run approximately parallel to the outside of the mouth to the front of the jaw. The animal handler can insert the fingers of one hand into the four loops and hold the device with his palm under the animal's jaw with the chamber in position in the animal's mouth. When the device and animal's jaw are lifted, the medication drops into the animal's throat.

Abstract: An oral medicament adapted to be administered on a support which allows sucking of the medicament while preventing indvertent swallowing of the medicament in its entirety or in large pieces, as well as preventing accidental swallowing of the support is provided. The support includes a generally flat stick of flexible plastic material having first and second ends. The medicament is secured to the first end of the support by a frame including one cavity therein or various voids created by circular discs atop pedestals on a flat disc with raised rings. A guard may optionally be attached to the support or the support turned at a right angle for further protection against accidental swallowing of the support.

Abstract: Apparatus for administering oral fluid from a reservoir (60) to a patient comprises: a chamber (10,30) suitably formed by connection of a mouthpiece (30) to be held adjacent the gums and/or teeth and a nipple (10) or diaphragm (310) at the mouthpiece rear for tongue activation, with fluid inlet and outlet openings (34,12) formed respectively in the former and latter; a tube (40) connected between the chamber inlet opening and reservoir; and a fluid flow control valve (50) connected in the tube, such valve suitably having a cylinder housing (51) with inlet and outlet ports (54,53) at its ends and a piston valve member (55) freely reciprocable therein a clearance fit to close and open the outlet port. The valve is preferably effectively symmetrical with a ball piston (55) reciprocable also to close and open the inlet port.

Abstract: A system for long term releasing of medication in the mouth, and especially an intra-oral fluoride releasing system (IFRS) for releasing fluoride over a long term for inhibiting the formation of caries in the teeth. The system uses a holder for retaining and protecting intra-oral fluoride tablets or other intra-oral medicament in the form of fluoride releasing devices (IFRD). The holder has a plate with retaining sides and retaining posts or a carrier. The tablet will fit within the holder. The tablet may be located in the carrier, or ligature bands can be tied around the tablet in order to releasably hold the IFRD within the holder. The system causes a level of fluoride to be maintained over a long term within the mouth which has been found chemically effective for caries control and without causing severe irritation to oral tissues.

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.