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US 2017/0319832 A1Published application
Devices for hydrating patients
OwnerKelly Gardnerinventor
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Abstract
A method, device, and kit for providing fluid to a patient, the device includes a food-contact-safe sponge and a handle, the handle supporting the sponge.
Claims18
A device for providing fluid to a patient, the device comprising:
- a food-contact-safe sponge;
- a handle, the handle supporting the sponge,
- a reservoir, and
- an actuator, wherein each of multiple actuations of the actuator moves liquid from the reservoir to the sponge.
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A method of providing oral hydration or feeding, the method comprising:
- contacting the sponge with a liquid to absorb the liquid into the sponge;
- introducing a sponge on a handle into a patient's mouth, the sponge holding liquid;
- pressing the sponge against a surface of the mouth to expel liquid from the sponge, wherein the liquid provides treatment for hydration or feeding of the patient and
- repeating contacting, introducing, and pressing the sponge to feed or hydrate the patient.
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A kit, the kit comprising:
- a sealed, sterilized pouch containing:
- a delivery sponge, the sponge to store liquid in an expanded state and release stored liquid upon compression;
- and
- a handle to removably couple to the sponge, wherein handle supports the sponge and allows manipulation of the sponge.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.