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US 12,447,050 B2Granted
Devices and methods for promoting drainage of fluid from a eustachian tube
AssigneeTry This First, Inc.
InventorsScott Morehouse, Bradley Castillo, Gordon L. Rogers
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for treating ear infections and clearing excess fluid from Eustachian tubes.
Claims20
A method, comprising:
- administering to an individual a device for promoting drainage of fluid from a Eustachian tube of the individual,
- wherein the device comprises:
- a handle portion configured to be held by the individual;
- a mouthpiece portion comprising a concave surface and a convex surface;
- and
- a hard candy composition affixed to the mouthpiece portion and configured to promote a negative pressure within an oral cavity of the individual when used by the individual, the hard candy composition comprising:
- a flat first surface;
- and
- a convex second surface, opposite the flat first surface,
- wherein the flat first surface of the hard candy composition and the convex second surface of the hard candy composition are arranged such that the hard candy composition fits within the oral cavity of the individual with the flat first surface in contact with the individual's tongue, with the convex second surface in contact with a roof of the individual's mouth, and with the handle portion projecting out from the individual's mouth, and
- wherein the hard candy composition is dissolvable and antibiotic-free, and comprises:
- a sweetening agent;
- an extract;
- and
- a natural flavoring agent.
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A kit, comprising:
- a device for promoting drainage of fluid from a Eustachian tube of an individual, wherein the device comprises:
- a handle portion configured to be held by the individual;
- a mouthpiece portion comprising a concave surface and a convex surface;
- and
- a hard candy composition affixed to the mouthpiece portion and configured to promote a negative pressure within an oral cavity of the individual when used by the individual, the hard candy composition comprising:
- a flat first surface;
- and
- a convex second surface, opposite the flat first surface,
- wherein the flat first surface of the hard candy composition and the convex second surface of the hard candy composition are arranged such that the hard candy composition fits within the oral cavity of the individual with the flat first surface in contact with the individual's tongue, with the convex second surface in contact with a roof of the individual's mouth, and with the handle portion projecting out from the individual's mouth, and
- wherein the hard candy composition is dissolvable and antibiotic-free, and comprises:
- a sweetening agent;
- an extract;
- and
- a natural flavoring agent;
- and
- instructions for administering the device.
13 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.