24-04-2014 дата публикации
Номер: US20140113771A1
A therapy device is provided for trismus prevention and treatment, and includes a first arm hingedly connected to a second arm, and a spring device disposed therebetween to press the first and second arms apart. A pair of bite pads are provided at the ends of each of the first and second arms and are designed to be engaged by a user's teeth or gums in order to bite down on the device to exercise the user's jaw, and more specifically, the muscles of mastication. 1. A therapy device for trismus prevention and treatment , comprising:a first arm having a first end and a second end, said first arm including a first recess portion disposed between said first end and said second end of the first arm and a first bite pad disposed at said second end;a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm being hingedly connected to the first end of the first arm, said second arm including a second recess portion disposed between said first end and said second end of the second arm and opposing the first recess and a second bite pad disposed at said second end; anda spring member received in said first and second recesses.2. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein the spring member is made from an elastomeric material.3. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first and second arms include a pocket for receiving an additional spring member.4. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second arms include a pocket for receiving an additional spring member.5. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein said spring member is press fit in one of said first and second recesses.6. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein said first and second arms are generally arch shaped.7. The therapy device according to claim 1 , wherein said first and second bite pads include an elastomeric material thereon.8. A therapy device for trismus prevention and treatment claim 1 , comprising ...
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