Patient activated mouth moisturizer
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1. A mouth moisturizer system comprising:
- (a) means for atomizing an aqueous liquid with a gas to form a mist which is supplied in a controlled manner to lips and/or the mouth of a person, a portion of said atomizing means being adapted to fit in the mouth of the person; and
(b) means for providing the aqueous liquid and the gas to the atomizer means.
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Abstract
A patient recovering from major surgery often suffers from cracked lips and parched palate. The patient usually frequently contacts the nursing staff and requests that they provide the patient with cool water and/or cracked ice. The amount of water and/or cracked ice which the patient can have has to be very limited in order to prevent debilitating vomiting by the patient. The patient'"'"'s discomfort and suffering is greatly reduced by the mouth moisturizer which via an atomizer supplies a controlled amount of water mist to the lips and palate of the patient. Also, the nurses have more time to devote to their other duties.
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17 Claims
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1. A mouth moisturizer system comprising:
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(a) means for atomizing an aqueous liquid with a gas to form a mist which is supplied in a controlled manner to lips and/or the mouth of a person, a portion of said atomizing means being adapted to fit in the mouth of the person; and
(b) means for providing the aqueous liquid and the gas to the atomizer means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A process of moisturizing lips and/or mouth of a patient comprising:
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(i) forming a mist by aerating an aqueous liquid with a gas, and (ii) supplying the mist to the lips and/or mouth of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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