Patent ID: 8931487
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An oral cavity manipulator comprising: a foundation body having a mounting portion, wherein the foundation body provides at least one airflow pathway therethrough for respiration through a mouth of a user when the user's mouth is closed about the foundation body; a tongue depression portion adjacent to and rearward of the mounting portion of the foundation body, wherein the tongue depression portion is configured to, in use, apply a force against a base portion of a user's tongue close to the user's throat to urge the user's tongue down and forward and thereby substantially maintain unobstructed airways; and maxilla and mandibular teeth-engaging elements comprising teeth-receiving portions, wherein at least one of the maxilla and mandibular teeth-engaging elements is/are adapted to be adjustably mounted on the mounting portion of the foundation body so that the maxilla and mandibular teeth-engaging elements can be selectively positioned relative to each other, wherein: