# US 7,610,912 B2 · Mouthguard having device securing tab

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- Number: US 7,610,912 B2
- Document ID: US7610912B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 11/625,785
- Filed: 2007-01-22
- Published: 2007-06-14
- Granted: 2009-11-03
- Earliest claimed: 2002-08-08
- Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
- Inventors: Paul Scopton
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7610912B2

## CPC

- A61B 1/00154: {using guiding arrangements for insertion}
- A61B 1/01: Guiding arrangements therefore
- A61B 1/24: for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressors; Instruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
- A61M 16/0488: {Mouthpieces; Means for guiding, securing or introducing the tubes (guiding or introducing with laryngoscopes A61B1/267; holding devices on the body A61M25/02)}
- A61M 16/0493: {with means for protecting the tube from damage caused by the patient's teeth, e.g. bite block}
- A61B 1/267: for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes or bronchoscopes
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)}

## Abstract

A mouthguard for allowing medical instruments to be passed into a patient includes an integrally formed or removable locking device. The locking device includes one or more mechanisms for preventing the movement of a guidewire or other medical devices during a surgical procedure.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A mouthguard comprising:
a tube that is insertable into a patient's mouth and through which one or more medical devices may be passed;
a flange extending outwardly from the tube to prevent the mouthguard from being swallowed; and
a locking device associated with the mouthguard for securing the position of a guidewire passing through the tube;
wherein the locking device comprises a tab extending from the tube and having a slot disposed therein into which the guidewire can be held.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, wherein the locking device includes mechanisms for securing the position of two or more medical devices.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, further comprising a compressible material surrounding the tube.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, further comprising a tongue extending distally from the tube.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, wherein the tab includes one or more clips disposed thereon into which one or more medical devices may be secured.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, wherein the medical devices are selected from a group consisting of a catheter and a guidewire.

### Claim 7

A mouthguard comprising:
a tube through which one or more medical devices may be passed;
a flange extending outwardly from the tube to prevent the mouthguard from being swallowed;
means for securing the position of a guidewire passing through the tube;
wherein the means for securing comprises a tab extending from the tube and having a slot into which the guidewire can be held.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The mouthguard of claim 7, wherein the tab includes mechanisms for securing the position of two or more medical devices.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The mouthguard of claim 7, wherein the medical devices are selected from a group consisting of a catheter and a guidewire.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, wherein the locking device is integrally formed with the mouthguard.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The mouthguard of claim 1, wherein the locking device is removably secured to the mouthguard.