Mouth Leak Prevention Device and Leak Prevention Method
OwnerHarold J. Teller, Nicholas Serigneseinventors
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Abstract
A new innovative and unique solution to minimize the problems of mouth leakage using a CPAP machine is disclosed. A mouthpiece module is specifically designed to solve the problem of mouth leakage which compromises the therapeutic effect of CPAP treatment. The mouthpiece module comprises a flexible absorbent material which partially wraps around the lips and is secured to the back of the head by straps or an elastic band. In one embodiment, the mouthpiece is detachable from a securement strap.
Claims21
A mouthpiece module for use in conjunction with a nasal mask for a CPAP machine to seal the lips of a user comprising:
- a mouthpiece having generally opposed first and second edges and opposed ends, said mouthpiece being formed of an absorbent flexible material wherein said ends are longitudinally spaced a distance greater than a lip interface when the lips of a user are in a closed position;
- a pair of straps which extend from each of said opposed ends a distance sufficient to secure the straps to the back of the head of the user,
- wherein when said straps are securable to the back of the head of the user, the mouthpiece extends along the interface of the lips and first and second portions of the module are wrappable around portions of each of the lips to provide an airtight seal at the mouth.
A method for sealing the air passageway of a mouth comprising:
- providing a mouthpiece dimensioned to extend along a closed lip interface of the mouth and comprised of flexible absorbent material which is wrappable of the upper and lower lips;
- and
- securing said mouthpiece to the head of the user by securing means connecting end portions of the mouthpiece and extending around the back of the head to provide an air seal at the mouth of the user.
A mouthpiece module for use in conjunction with a nasal mask for a CPAP machine to seal the lips of a user comprising:
- a mouthpiece having generally opposed first and second edges and opposed ends, said mouthpiece being formed of an absorbent flexible material wherein said ends are longitudinally spaced a distance greater than a lip interface when the lips of a user are in a closed position;
- a connector extending from each said end;
- a pair of strap segments connectable to each connector and extending a distance sufficient to secure the straps to the user;
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- a hook-and-loop fastener which connects each connector to a strap segment,
- wherein when said strap segments are securable to the back of the head of the user, the mouthpiece extends along the interface of the lips and first and second portions of the mouthpiece are wrappable around portions of each of the lips to provide an airtight seal at the mouth.
A mouthpiece module for use in conjunction with a nasal mask for a CPAP machine to seal the lips of a user comprising:
- a mouthpiece having generally opposed first and second edges and opposed ends, said mouthpiece being formed of an absorbent flexible material wherein said ends are longitudinally spaced a distance greater than a lip interface when the lips of a user are in a closed position;
- securement means for securing said mouthpiece to the head of the user,
- wherein when said securement means is securable to the head of the user, the mouthpiece extends along the interface of the lips and first and second portions of the mouthpiece are wrappable around portions of each of the lips to provide an airtight seal at the mouth.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.