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Title: |
US4669459:
Anti-snoring device
[ Derwent Title ]

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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Spiewak, Martin H.; Clark, NJ 07066
Paskow, Herbert; Westfield, NJ 07090

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Assignee: |
None

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Published / Filed: |
1987-06-02
/ 1985-11-29

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Application Number: |
US1985000802883

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61F 5/56;
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IPC-7:
A61F 5/56;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
128/848;
Original:
128/136;

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Field of Search: |
128/136,132 R,137

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Priority Number: |
| 1985-11-29 |
US1985000802883 |

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Abstract: |
An anti-snoring device includes at least two clasps, each clamping around an upper molar tooth on opposite sides of the mouth; a bridge made of an acrylic-like material connecting the clasps; a button which applies pressure to the soft palate of the person; and an easily bendable wire interconnecting the button and the bridge such that the button applies pressure to the soft palate to prevent vibration thereof.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Popper, Bobis & Jackson ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Hafer, Robert A.; D'Arrigo, Kathleen

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Maintenance Status: |
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Family: |
None

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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. An anti-snoring device comprising:
- anchor means for securing said device in the mouth of a person;
- button means for continuously applying pressure to the soft palate of the person; and
- extension means fixedly connected to said button means and to said anchor means for controlling said button means to continuously apply pressure to an effective portion of the soft palate to prevent vibration thereof.

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