Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604077000 | Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat | 44 |
20090118668 | MedStar thermo electric H.C. dispenser - I wish to disclose the invention of a thermo-electric “hands-free” drink dispenser which allows the user to get themselves a nice warm or cool drink without assistance. To accomplish this convenience, there is a wand assembly protruding from the top of he unit that has horizontal and vertical movement. The wand is 18 inches long with straw holders that retain a 24 inch long jointed drinking straw. The rest of the components; the on/off switch, the electrical scale with digital readout, a temperature gauge and a custom made stand comprise the balance of the unit in total. | 05-07-2009 |
20090187142 | Sleep Moisture Guard - The mouth moisturizing device for treatment of an individual suffering from xerostomia comprises a mouth moisturizing guard, including an attaching strap to be fit around the head holding the moisture guard gently over the mouth while sleeping. A method of treatment of xerostomia and associated sleep disorders is also described | 07-23-2009 |
20090209905 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CHITIN MICROPARTICLES AND THEIR MEDICAL USES - The present invention relates to compositions comprising chitin microparticles and their medical uses, and in particular to compositions for use as vaccines which comprise antigen from an infectious agent, a chitin microparticle preparation, and a further adjuvant. | 08-20-2009 |
20090254030 | Oral Medication Bottle with Detachable Oral Syringe - A bottle for dispensing oral medication has a concavity in its side wall for partially receiving the cylindrical cross section of an oral medication syringe, and also has a syringe holder integrally formed with the bottle for retaining the syringe in the concavity, thereby to keep the syringe assembled to the bottle and readily available for dispensing the medication in the bottle. The concavity and the syringe holder may take different forms, including clip arms and holder sleeves integral with the bottle. The bottle and syringe make a compact assembly for convenient packaging, storage and handling. | 10-08-2009 |
20100160856 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleaner for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleaner. In one arrangement, the releasable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleaner. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168663 | DEVICE FOR THE ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS | 07-01-2010 |
20100198147 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND SUBLINGUAL ADMINISTRATION OF ACTIVE PRINCIPLES - The invention provides a container for preparing and/or administering a very small volume of active principles in liquid form, the container comprising a head ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100318024 | Patient hydration system - A patient hydration system comprises a bladder, a flexible tube, a safety guard, and a mouthpiece. The bladder can be a generally rectangular-shaped pouch designed to hold liquids. The bladder can have an attachment means whereby a retention member can be used to hang the bladder. The bladder has a port that allows the attachment of the flexible tube. The tube is also connected to the safety guard and mouthpiece. The contents of the bladder flow through the tube and out of the mouthpiece on demand. A keeper clip can be added in proximity to the mouthpiece. The safety guard provides a substantial handle for grasping and maneuvering the system, ensures that the mouthpiece is not inadvertently swallowed by the patient, and protects the mouthpiece from surface contamination if the mouthpiece is placed on a table, plate, etc. | 12-16-2010 |
20110213298 | MEDICINAL DOSING APPARATUS - A method ensuring accurate oral dosage of a liquid medication includes providing an oral dosing apparatus with a medication, the volume of the oral dosing apparatus accurately sized to provide an effective oral dose of medication, and instructing a user to fill the oral dosing apparatus with the medication for dispensation, the oral dosing apparatus including a visual indicator regarding the amount to fill. | 09-01-2011 |
20110224604 | APPARATUS TO ASSIST WITH PILL INGESTION - An apparatus for connection to a bottle to assist with pill ingestion includes a generally cylindrical hollow base portion manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size for insertion into a mouth of such bottle. A mechanism is disposed at a predetermined location on such base portion for sealingly engaging such base portion to an interior surface of such mouth of such bottle. A generally cylindrical hollow top portion is operably connected to such base portion closely adjacent an upper end of such base portion, such top portion is manufactured from a second predetermined material and has a second predetermined size and includes an open top end. A mesh material is fixedly disposed at a predetermined location within one of such base portion and such top portion for supporting at least one pill thereon. | 09-15-2011 |
20110238008 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND DELIVERING ACTIVE PRINCIPLES IN A HYDROALCOHOLIC SOLUTION - The invention provides a packaging and administering device for administering a hydro-alcoholic solution by passing through a mucous membrane, the device comprising a deformable container for receiving at least one first fraction of the solution, a base that is secured to the container, and an administering tube that is secured to the base and that is suitable for receiving at least one second fraction of the solution, and that includes a cap. The tube includes a chamber for containing the at least one second solution and that is defined by two membranes, and the cap is movable in translation between two extreme positions and includes a needle for coming to pierce the two membranes in one of the extreme positions. | 09-29-2011 |
20110245764 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING MEDICINAL IMPLANTS - A device for inserting a medicament within a body cavity of a mammal, the device including a cartridge for containing the medicament, the cartridge including a housing, a retractable chamber disposed within the housing and having a lumen sized to contain the medicament, a stationary member disposed within the lumen and having a sized to provide a sliding fit within the lumen to provide for retraction of the retractable chamber about the stationary member upon actuation of the device, and means for retracting the retractable chamber while maintaining the stationary member in a stationary position. The device further includes means for activating the means for retracting the retractable chamber. The device further includes an actuator, the actuator including a handle case having a proximal portion for gripping and a distal portion including means for attaching the actuator to a cartridge. | 10-06-2011 |
20110270165 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND USE OF A PALATAL PATCH - Devices and methods for a palatal patch include a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and an active component. The bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to an upper palate, and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract. Compositions for the active component include compositions for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, and others. A composition for treatment of halitosis includes at least one of Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage. A device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate includes a housing and a piston, the piston having a holder for the palatal patch, and wherein the piston may be configured to move distally so as to delivery the palatal patch to the upper palate. | 11-03-2011 |
20110295197 | DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICINE - The invention provides a medicine dispenser device for liquids intended to be swallowed, particularly by children and patients who find it difficult to cooperate, the device comprising an elongated cylinder serving as a container for the liquid, the device being provided, in accordance with the requirements of its use and the type of liquid to be dispensed, with at least one dispensing exit outlet at the distal end of the cylinder, the cylinder having a longitudinal axis and the at least one dispensing outlet being positioned to direct at least one stream of dispensed liquid at an angle of between 20° and 170° relative to the distal end of the longitudinal axis of the container, the safety arrangement of the device being such that upon introduction of the distal end of the device into the mouth of a patient, the at least one stream of dispensed liquid is directed to exit towards at least one enveloping surface of the mouth cavity and not in a direction toward the patient's windpipe and the throat opening. | 12-01-2011 |
20120022446 | ORAL FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - An oral fluid delivery device is provided with a body having a base and a nipple extending from the base. At least one channel projects through the nipple. A fluid reservoir has a proximal end that is secured to the base to form an integrated unit, and a distal end with a vent hole formed therethrough for equalizing pressure within the fluid reservoir. A valve is disposed between the fluid reservoir and the channel for restricting fluid flow through the channel. A piston may be disposed within the fluid reservoir and adapted for translating relative to the base corresponding to the amount of fluid contained within the fluid reservoir. | 01-26-2012 |
20120109051 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND KITS FOR TASTE MODIFICATION AND CONTROLLING FOOD INTAKE - Disclosed are various embodiments of intra-oral taste modification devices, both erodible and non-erodible, and methods for using the devices, and methods and kits for making the devices, for controlling food intake by reducing the desire to eat highly sweetened foods and refined carbohydrates. | 05-03-2012 |
20120143126 | Oral Administration Device - An oral administration device having a nipple member and a frangible seal is disclosed. An oral administration system having a nipple member and a syringe to fill the nipple member is disclosed. An oral administration device having a vacuum package surrounding the oral administration device is also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120232474 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND DEVICE WITH CAP FUNCTION - A system comprising first and second drug delivery devices ( | 09-13-2012 |
20130090595 | INFANT MEDICINE DISPENSER - An infant medicine dispenser may have a pacifier and a cover. The pacifier may be formed with an opening at a distal tip of a nipple of the pacifier. The nipple of the pacifier may also be hollow to store liquid medicine to be administered to an infant. The opening at the distal tip of the nipple may form a generally liquid tight seal which holds the liquid medicine within the interior reservoir of the nipple, but allows the liquid medicine to flow there through upon sucking. The back side of the pacifier may have an opening through which the liquid medicine is poured into the interior reservoir. The opening may be sealed with a cover to prevent spills if the infant medicine dispenser is inadvertently knocked out of the infant's mouth. | 04-11-2013 |
20130123690 | FLUID DISPENSER WITH TONGUE DEPRESSOR - A fluid dispenser contains a fluid and selectively delivers the fluid orally to a subject. The fluid dispenser includes a main body defining a vessel that contains the fluid. The fluid dispenser also includes a dispensing portion that extends from the main body. The dispensing portion defines a passage therethrough that is in fluid communication with the vessel. The passage terminates at a dispenser opening through which the fluid exits the passage and flows into the mouth of the subject. Moreover, the fluid dispenser includes a tongue depressor that extends from the dispensing portion. The tongue depressor is operable to depress the tongue of the subject while the fluid is dispensed into the mouth of the subject. | 05-16-2013 |
20140121594 | Implantable Tastemaker for Automatic Taste Modification of Selected Foods - This invention is a device and method for automatic and selective modification of the taste and/or smell of one or more selected nutrient or food types as food is being digested within a person's mouth. This invention can comprise: a taste and/or smell modifying substance; a reservoir for this substance that is implanted within the person's body; and a flow control mechanism that automatically and selectively increases flowable communication between this substance and the person's oral cavity or nasal cavity when a selected nutrient or food is being digested within the person's mouth. This invention can help a person to moderate their consumption of unhealthy food and to limit their overall caloric intake as part of a comprehensive system for improved nutrition, energy balance, and weight management. | 05-01-2014 |
20140213965 | BIT AND SYSTEM FOR FEEDING A VISCOUS AND/OR LIQUID SUBSTANCE INTO THE MOUTH OF AN ANIMAL - Single or multiple jointed bit ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140288495 | Timed release capsule and device for use with beverages - Timed release capsules administered in beverage preparations may be used for delayed release of flavor or color enhancements, and pharmaceuticals. A composite timed release capsule includes: a first layer, including a first material; a second layer, including a second material, such that the second material further includes inner bodies; and an inner layer, which includes a third material. A composite straw includes: a standard straw; a snap-off cap; an upper stop; a lower stop; timed release capsules, retained in position between the snap-off cap and the upper stop; composite timed release capsules, retained in position between the upper stop and the lower stop. A user can remove the snap-off cap to pour the timed release capsules into a drinking container, insert the composite straw into the drinking container, where the composite timed release capsules dissolve, and embedded inner bodies fall into the beverage. | 09-25-2014 |
20140343487 | Drinking straw that contains substances for treating the side effects of alcohol consumption - A drinking straw that contains an alcohol treatment substance such that the user consumes the alcohol treatment substance while drinking the alcoholic beverage using the drinking straw. The drinking straw may include a perforated top barrier and a perforated bottom barrier with an alcohol treatment substance in between or may have a perforated capsule containing an alcohol treatment substance in it or attached to its bottom opening. | 11-20-2014 |
20150100017 | DISPENSERS - The invention relates to dispensers for fluid products, particularly oral dosing of medicines. The dispenser is a pump dispenser and has a separate nozzle attachment. The nozzle and dispenser may be uncoupled in a holding position or coupled position. A child resistance feature is disclosed which prevents unauthorised coupling of the dispenser and nozzle, thereby preventing unauthorised dispensing of product. The child resistance feature only allows coupling of the dispenser and nozzle when a coupling control element is triggered and then maintains this coupling with additional features. A protective cover for the dispenser is also disclosed, which covers the nozzle attachment and pump plunger button. | 04-09-2015 |
20150148740 | SYSTEM FOR AN INTERCHANGEABLE NIPPLE FOR A PACIFIER - An interchangeable nipple system for a pacifier for administering medicine comprising: a ring; a group of medicinal nipples, wherein each medicinal nipple is capable of connecting to the ring and each nipple includes a distinct flavor; a non-medicinal nipple, wherein the non-medicinal nipple is capable of connecting to the ring and is interchangeable with one of the group of medicinal nipples; a shield surrounds any nipple used with the pacifier, where the shield abuts a connecting ring; a threaded ring extending from the shield and connects to the connecting ring; a hole at the tip of the nipple that allows for the passage of the medicine from the medicinal nipples for administration to an infant user; and an electronic sensor that monitors the level and flow of liquid medicine in the medicinal nipples. | 05-28-2015 |
20160074287 | INFANT MEDICINE FEEDER - An infant medicine feeder, including a pacifier, a protection plate, a connection disk, and a syringe. The protection plate is connected to the tail of the pacifier. The protection plate is connected to the syringe. The protection plate includes two rectangle holes, and one end of each of the rectangle holes is provided with a step. The pacifier, the protection plate, the connection disk, and the syringe are connected in series through socketing of corresponding axle holes; one surface of the connection disk facing the protection plate is provided with two elastic snaps corresponding to the two rectangle holes. The two elastic snaps of the connection disk are snapped in the steps. A liquid channel is formed from the cavity of the syringe to the forepart of the pacifier, and the outlet of the liquid channel is disposed at the flat surface of the forepart of the pacifier. | 03-17-2016 |
20160196767 | Implantable Tastemaker with Multiple Reservoirs and/or Substances for Automatic Taste Modification | 07-07-2016 |
604078000 | Drinking cup | 11 |
20080306438 | SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING PREPARATION OF MEDICATION DOSES - A system for facilitating preparation of medication doses comprising a container of for receiving a quantity of medication, the container having color bands extending circumferentially therearound to facilitate preparing medication doses, each color band corresponding to a predetermined dosage of medication. | 12-11-2008 |
20090264815 | Dose calculating dispenser using a body weight scale on a medicine dropper - A dose dispensing device such as a medicine dropper is improved by putting a dosing scale such as a body weight scale directly on the dose dispensing device. This improved device is used to simultaneously calculate and measure an exact dose of liquid medication, based on the body weight of the patient. | 10-22-2009 |
20090287144 | PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DOSAGE CUP, TRAY, AND FABRICATION METHOD - A cup having a rim and candy coating disposed about the rim. The coating has a flavored layer applied to the rim as a liquid having an acid component, sugar, and flavoring, and a sugar crystal layer applied to the flavored layer before it hardens. The cup may include a projection extending radially into the cup's interior. The projection includes a support surface for supporting a portion of a like cup inserted into the cup's interior and determining a depth of insertion of the like cup into the cup. The cup may include a plurality of spaced apart spacer projections extending radially into the interior of the cup, abutting the sidewall of the like cup inserted into the cup's interior, and thereby spacing the coating of the cup from the sidewall of the like cup. A method of and device for manufacturing the cup are also provided. | 11-19-2009 |
20100211004 | MEDICINE CUP COMBINED WITH GAUGE FOR CHECKING RISK OF OBJECTS CAUSING A BABY TO CHOKE - A babycare device combines in one piece a medicine cup ( | 08-19-2010 |
20120302948 | Self-contained medication apparatus - A self-contained medication apparatus which includes a first container having a first semi-spherical portion, and a second container having a second semi-spherical portion and a cylindrical portion formed with the second semi-spherical portion. At least one type of medication disposed within the first container, such as one or more pills, and a consumable liquid disposed within the second container. The first container is pivotally connected to the second container by a hinge member between an open position and a closed position. A first seal is connected to the first semi-spherical portion of the first container, and a second seal is connected to the cylindrical portion of the second container. The first seal and the second seal are removed to allow the medication to be removed from the first container and allow access to the consumable fluid such that the medication and the consumable fluid may be ingested. | 11-29-2012 |
20130072867 | Device for Preparing Dilute Disinfectant Solution - A portable device for mixing a dilute disinfectant solution comprising
| 03-21-2013 |
20130150783 | CUP FOR DISPENSING MEDICINE - Methods, cups and other embodiments associated with consuming a beverage with a medicine are presented. A cup for consuming a liquid and a medicine comprises a main cup body, a cup base and a straw. The main cup body is adapted to receive a liquid beverage. The cup base is adapted for receiving a liquid medicine. The cup base is adapted to be removed from the cup main cup body for adding the liquid medicine to the cup base. The cup base is further adapted to be attached to the main cup body after the liquid medicine is added to the cup base. The straw has a beverage opening and a medicine opening. The medicine opening is adapted to be placed in the cup base for extracting the liquid medicine and the beverage opening is adapted to be placed in the main cup body for extracting the liquid beverage. | 06-13-2013 |
20140163463 | Medicup a Medicine dispenser with soft Handles interchangeable with Strawcup - “Medicup,” a medicine dispensing device is disclosed comprising an interior cavity defining drinking cup for containing liquid beverages, removable screw-on lid designed with adapters for closure and retaining of a valve assembly, a medicine cup located therein for holding liquid medicine and detachable drinking device defining a soft drinking spout comprising one or multiple valves with slits to dispense mixture of medicine and liquid beverage to children. Medicup, with all its embodiments is designed for administration of a single premeasured dose of medicine simultaneously with a beverage to children. | 06-12-2014 |
20140276383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING HICCUPS - The present invention relates generally to a treatment for hiccups. A device for treating hiccups utilizes a replaceable filter through which liquid must be manually drawn by a vacuum force created with the user's mouth and through which liquid will not naturally flow due to the effects of gravity. The user's draws the liquid through the filter in this manner and swallows, which eliminates the user's hiccups. | 09-18-2014 |
20150088059 | PILL ADMINISTRATION DEVICE WITH LIQUID RESERVOIR - This disclosure describes liquid-assisted pill administration devices, each comprising a reservoir for containing a liquid and a pill receptacle for one or more pills. The pill receptacle has a receptacle opening remote from the reservoir for inserting and discharging pills, and the reservoir is in valve-governed fluid communication with the pill receptacle via a first fluid communication path including a valve interposed between the reservoir and the pill receptacle. In some embodiments, when the reservoir contains liquid and is above the pill receptacle and the valve is open, liquid in the reservoir flows under gravity from the reservoir to the pill receptacle via the first fluid communication path and air flows into the reservoir via a second fluid communication path. In other embodiments, the reservoir is collapsible and when the valve is in an open configuration, collapsing the reservoir forces liquid contained therein through the valve into the pill receptacle. | 03-26-2015 |
20150094650 | SELF-EVACUATING DOSE CUP FOR DISPENSING LIQUID MEDICINE - A dose cup for dispensing liquid medication is disclosed. An inner cavity of the dose cup is surface-coated with a plurality of microstructures that provides a hydrophobic surface that aids in the self-evacuation of liquid medicine. Because the dose cup is self-evacuating, the volume of liquid medicine that is dispensed can be accurately controlled. | 04-02-2015 |
604079000 | Means for engaging head to hold feed device in mouth | 5 |
20110270166 | ORAL MOUTHPIECE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - 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. | 11-03-2011 |
20140031745 | ORAL MOUTHPIECE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - 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. | 01-30-2014 |
20140221917 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF FLUIDS AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION - Methods and devices for orally administering fluids and medical instrumentation to individuals for the promotion of health are disclosed. An apparatus is described comprising a pacifier configured to hold fluid and configured for sucking. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a balloon positioned within a cavity of the pacifier. The balloon is configured to facilitate expulsion of the fluid from the cavity and to limit a user's ingestion of air. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a cartridge or ampoule configured to store a fluid and expel the fluid through the pacifier. Systems are disclosed which include the pacifier apparatus, a known quantity of fluid or powder, and sterile packaging. Other systems are disclosed whereby various attachments, both medical and non-medical, couple to the apparatus. Methods of using and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
20150018759 | CANNULA HOLDER HAVING A GUIDE FOR A STOMACH TUBE - The invention relates to a cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube, which consists of a main body or mask; a male-female type of holder attached to said main body or mask, which provides graduated support for an endotracheal cannula; a support substrate that is attached to the rear part of the main body or mask; and an extensible band or strap, the ends of which are attached to each of the lateral ends of the main body or mask, wherein said extensible band or strap extends around and behind the head of the patient or user to keep the cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube in place. The invention also relates to the fact that the holder, in addition to being used for holding an endotracheal cannula, can be used to hold any other medical device used in connection with the oral airways, such as a laryngeal mask. | 01-15-2015 |
20150328084 | INTRAORAL FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for intraoral fluid delivery comprises a rate-controlled and/or volume-controlled fluid supply device, a reservoir for holding one or more fluids to be delivered to a patient's oral cavity, a mouthpiece to be worn by a patient at least partially within the patient's oral cavity, and tubing to carry the one or more fluids from the fluid supply device to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece comprises a fluid inlet adjacent and/or exterior to the patient's oral cavity when the mouthpiece is worn by the patient, a fluid outlet posterior to the fluid inlet, and a fluid channel therebetween. | 11-19-2015 |