Slip-Resistance Patch for Oral Devices with Tether for Improved Connection Strength

A slip-resistant patch for a tongue bulb, the slip-resistant patch comprising:

• a planar body having perimeter portion, the planar body being configured to conform to a surface of the tongue bulb, the planar body comprising a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, wherein the first major surface comprises a textured material and the second major surface comprises an adhesive material, the textured material being configured to be positioned on a surface of an oral cavity and maintain position on the surface of the oral cavity throughout lingual movement within the oral cavity, the adhesive material being of a pressure sensitive material and being configured to adhere to the surface of the tongue bulb;
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• at least one tether extending from the planar body along the perimeter portion, the at least one tether configured to be wrapped around a stem of the tongue bulb for securing the slip-resistant patch to the tongue bulb.