Patent ID: 6830451
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
A device for illuminating oral cavity comprising:(a) a bite block substantially rectangular comprised of a flexible biocompatible sterilizable molded material; (b) a battery means fully encapsulated within said molded material; (c) a pressure-sensing switch fully encapsulated within said molded material; (d) a light emitting means partially encapsulated within said molded material and having a partially exposed portion; wherein the pressure-sensing switch is placed in an â€œonâ€  position when pressure is applied to the bite block by teeth of a patient biting on the bite block; wherein the pressure-sensing switch remains in an â€œoffâ€  position when pressure is not applied to the bite block; wherein the pressure-sensing switch is electrically coupled with the battery means and light emitting means such that when the pressure-sensing switch is placed in the â€œonâ€  position, the light emitting means is energized causing illumination of patient's oral cavity.