US5717993A
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Post-surgery lip and chin protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-01-02
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Granted: 1998-02-17
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Expires: 2017-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A post-surgery lip and chin protector is described. The protector includes a barrier section having a sufficient area to cover the lips and chin of the patient. A hole is formed in the barrier section in a position so that the hole will be adjacent to the patient's mouth when the patient wears the protector. A flexible area is formed in the barrier section adjacent to the patient's lips to enable the patient to open and close his mouth while wearing the protector. Finally, the protector includes flanges that project into the patient's mouth and beneath the patient's chin to secure the protector in its desired position. Additionally, the protector can further include a strap that fits around the patient's head when the protector is worn.
Inventors
- 👤 Bennie Rena Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:15
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector comprising: a. a barrier section for covering the lips and chin of the user; b. an opening formed in the barrier section and defined by lip shield means for enabling unrestricted access to the user's mouth, wherein the opening is positioned to align with the user's mouth when the protector is worn; c. a flexible area positioned adjacent lateral medial edges of the barrier for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw of the user; and d. means for securing the protector to the lips and chin of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector comprising: a. a barrier section for covering the lips and chin of the user; b. an opening formed in the barrier section and defined by lip shield means for enabling unrestricted access to the user's mouth, wherein the opening is positioned to align with the user's mouth when the protector is worn; c. a flexible area positioned adjacent lateral medial edges of the barrier for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw of the user; and d. means for securing the protector to the lips and chin of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The protector according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing the barrier section to the lips and chin of the user comprises flange means extending rearward from the barrier section into the opening and configured to cooperatively engage the user's lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The protector according to claim 1 further comprising a strap mounted to the barrier section, said strap adapted to fit around the users head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The protector according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing the barrier section to the lips and the chin of the user further comprises a flange extending rearward from a lower edge of the barrier section, wherein the flange is contoured to the user's chin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector comprising: a. a barrier section configured to directly engage and cover the lips, chin and facial area immediately adjacent thereto; b. an opening formed in the barrier section and defined by an upper lip shield and a lower lip shield, wherein the upper and lower lip shields project into the opening and enable unrestricted access to the user's mouth; c. first and second flexible areas positioned immediately adjacent the upper and lower lip shields for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw of the user; and d. flange means extending from the upper and lower lip shields for retaining the protector in position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector comprising: a. a barrier section configured to directly engage and cover the lips, chin and facial area immediately adjacent thereto; b. an opening formed in the barrier section and defined by an upper lip shield and a lower lip shield, wherein the upper and lower lip shields project into the opening and enable unrestricted access to the user's mouth; c. first and second flexible areas positioned immediately adjacent the upper and lower lip shields for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw of the user; and d. flange means extending from the upper and lower lip shields for retaining the protector in position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The lip and chin protector of claim 5, further comprising: flange means extending from a lower edge of the barrier section and configured to engage the chin of the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lip and chin protector of claim 5, further comprising: a strap attached to the barrier section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The lip and chin protector of claim 5, further comprising: a notch formed along an upper edge of the barrier section and configured to receive the lower portion of the user's nose.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector, comprising: a. a barrier configured to cover the lips and chin of a user; b. an opening formed in the barrier and positioned to align with the user's mouth, wherein the opening enables unrestricted access to the mouth of the user; c. lip shield means positioned immediately adjacent the opening and configured to engage the user's lips; d. first and second indentions formed along medial lateral edges of the barrier; and e. first and second flexible areas positioned within the first and second indentions and between an upper edge and a lower edge of the barrier for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
111 words
A post-surgery lip and chin protector, comprising: a. a barrier configured to cover the lips and chin of a user; b. an opening formed in the barrier and positioned to align with the user's mouth, wherein the opening enables unrestricted access to the mouth of the user; c. lip shield means positioned immediately adjacent the opening and configured to engage the user's lips; d. first and second indentions formed along medial lateral edges of the barrier; and e. first and second flexible areas positioned within the first and second indentions and between an upper edge and a lower edge of the barrier for facilitating unrestricted movement of the lips and jaw.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The protector of claim 9, further comprising: flange means projecting from a lower edge of the protector and configured to follow the contour of the user's chin for retaining the protector in position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The protector of claim 9, further comprising: flange means projecting from the lip shield means for securing the protector about the lips of the user.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The protector of claim 9, further comprising: a strap attached to the barrier and configured to encircle the head of the user for retaining the protector in position.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-16 | 2005-08-18 | 2006-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-16 | 2009-08-18 | 2010-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |