Patent ID: 8753251
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A jaw exerciser comprising: an elongated first portion disposed along a first axis, characterized by two opposing ends and a first cross-section having a first area and a first shape, wherein the first portion is configured to be inserted into the mouth, and includes an outer surface configured to be at least one of engaged, clenched, and masticated by the teeth; an elongated second portion disposed along a second axis arranged at an angle that is in the range of approximately 90 to 180 degrees relative to the first axis, characterized by two opposing ends, an outer surface, and a second cross-section having a second area and a second shape, wherein the second portion is configured to one of remain outside the mouth when the first portion is inserted into the mouth and be inserted into the mouth to be at least one of engaged, clenched, and masticated by the teeth when the first portion remains outside the mouth; and an intermediate portion characterized by a third cross-section having a third area and a third shape, wherein the intermediate portion joins the first and second portions, and configured to pass through and be grasped and encircled by the lips to thereby retain saliva inside the mouth when one of the first and the second portions is being at least one of engaged, clenched, and masticated by the teeth; and at least one of the first and second shapes is substantially oval or polyangular.