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US 8,475,494 B2Granted
Oral stimulatory device for soothing gums
AssigneeLifefactory, Inc.
InventorsPamela Wong Marcus, Daren Edward Joy
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AssigneeLifefactory, Inc.
InventorsPamela Wong Marcus, Daren Edward Joy
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An aspect of the invention includes an oral stimulatory device. In certain embodiments, the oral stimulatory device is configured for soothing gums, for instance, the gums of a teething infant. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the oral stimulatory device includes a tubular body. In certain embodiments, the tubular body is configured for being partially positioned in an oral cavity of a user, such as an infant, and is adapted for being deformed. Although the oral stimulatory device may be fabricated from any suitable material, in certain embodiments, the tubular body of the oral stimulatory device is fabricated from a material comprising silicone. For instance, in one embodiment, the tubular body comprises a material that is at least about 50%, that is at least about 60%, that is at least about 70%, that is at least about 80%, that is at least about 90%, such as 95%, or even 99% or 100% food grade silicone. In certain embodiments, the oral stimulatory device includes at least one stimulatory element, for example, a plurality of stimulatory elements, which elements may be adapted for soothing the gums of an infant when positioned in an oral cavity (e.g., mouth) of the infant.
An oral stimulatory device comprising a single tubular body configured for being partially positioned within an oral cavity of a user and capable of being deformed, wherein said tubular body is fabricated from a material comprising silicone and a surface of said tubular body comprises a plurality of differently shaped stimulatory elements unevenly spaced along said tubular body and adapted for soothing gums when positioned within said oral cavity.
An oral stimulatory device, comprising:
An oral stimulatory device, comprising:
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