| 发明名称 |
ADJUSTABLE BITE BLOCKS |
| 摘要 |
Embodiments of the present invention relate to an adjustable bite block for positioning within a person's mouth and maintaining the mouth in an open position. The adjustable bite block comprising at least one band of curved material comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions configured to be coupled to one another so as to define a closed loop with an opening defined therethrough, wherein the first and second portions are further configured to be selectively adjusted relative to one another so as to adjust a radial dimension of the loop, and wherein the band is configured to be positioned within the person's mouth such that at least a portion of the loop maintains the person's mouth in an open position. Embodiments of the adjustable bite block may use snap tabs spaced along the band or a ratchet mechanism for adjustment of the radial dimension. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2014275803(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.09.18 |
| 申请号 |
US201414208400 |
申请日期 |
2014.03.13 |
| 申请人 |
Bracco Diagnostics Inc. |
发明人 |
Cushner Jeffrey B.;Duman Ali H.;Stebbins Christopher R.;Wolcott Kenneth E. |
| 分类号 |
A61B1/24 |
主分类号 |
A61B1/24 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. An adjustable bite block for positioning within a person's mouth and maintaining the mouth in an open position, the adjustable bite block comprising:
at least one band of curved material comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions configured to be coupled to one another so as to define a closed loop with an opening defined therethrough, wherein the first and second portions are further configured to be selectively adjusted relative to one another so as to adjust a radial dimension of the loop, and wherein the band is configured to be positioned within the person's mouth such that at least a portion of the loop maintains the person's mouth in an open position. |
| 地址 |
Monroe Township NJ US |
