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Slip-resistance patch for oral devices with tether for improved connection strength
VanRavenhorst-Bell, Heidi A. Patterson, Jeremy A.
VanRavenhorst-Bell, Heidi A.
Patterson, Jeremy A.
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2023-12-14
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VanRavenhorst-Bell, H.A., & Patterson, J.A., inventors; Wichita State University, assignee. Slip-resistance patch for oral devices with tether for improved connection strength. United States patent US 20230398017 A1. 2023, December 14.
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A slip-resistant patch for a tongue bulb employs a planar body configured to conform to a surface of the tongue bulb. The planar body has a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first major surface is textured and the second major surface is adhesive. The textured material is configured to be positioned on a surface of an oral cavity and maintain position on the surface of the oral cavity throughout lingual movement within the oral cavity. The adhesive material is of a pressure sensitive material and being configured to adhere to the surface of the tongue bulb. At least one tether extends from the planar body along the perimeter portion. The at least one tether is configured to be wrapped around a stem of the tongue bulb for securing the slip-resistant patch to the tongue bulb.
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WSU inventors: Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, Dept. of Human Performance Studies, College of Applied Studies, Jeremy Patterson, College of Innovation and Design
Application No: 17/747372 filed May 18, 2022. Patent No: US 20230398017 A1 granted December 14, 2023.
Application No: 17/747372 filed May 18, 2022. Patent No: US 20230398017 A1 granted December 14, 2023.
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