AU2020103383A4 - Snore Cap - An Anti Snoring oral device - Google Patents
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Abstract
Snore Cap is a medical grade BPA free silicone device to assist people with sleep apnoea or
snoring problems. It is placed between lower and upperjaws whilst sleeping. It is a one-piece
device with two different sections. The main piece is the mouthpiece inserted in between the
upper and lowerjaw while the end section stays outside of the mouth. The end section acts as
a safety device to prevent choking or swallowing of the device while sleeping.
Small holder case
Diagram shows blocked airways whilst sleeping Diagram show how Snore Cap clears the airway
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Description
Small holder case
Diagram shows blocked airways whilst sleeping Diagram show how Snore Cap clears the airway
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Invention Title: SNORE CAP - AN ANTI-SNORING ORAL DEVICE
Inventor(s): Peterson Pyawa Mina Orami
Purpose of Invention:
Snore Cap is an anti-snoring oral device developed to assist people with Sleep Apnea or snoring problems.
Description of problem(s) that this Invention solves:
Snoring is quite a common problem for a lot of people. Snoring deprives people to get good quality sleep and affects partners of the snorer. Some snores are chronic and affects one's ability to breath well during sleep which causes them to wake up in the middle of the night. Snoring sometimes block of oxygen travelling to the brain which disturbs a deep sleep. Snore Cap invention will greatly help reduce snoring whilst sleeping.
Description on how the Invention is an improvement over existing technology:
This invention does not replace any other existing oral device used to assist snoring or sleep apnea patients. It serves the same purpose of improving sleep quality, but the design is unique and different from other existing designs. Not all existing oral devices work for all sleep deprived individuals. Snore Cap has been designed as a simple and effective oral device that can be readily available on the shop shelves and can be used by anyone regardless of their jaw or mouth structure. (Yet to be medically tested and proven), it has the potential of correcting the airflow pathways overtime to a point where the user no longer needs the device.
Individual and business demographics that would use this Invention:
Snore Cap can be used by people of all ages, ethnicity and demographics and is specifically designed for people with snoring problem.
Description of the benefits of this Invention to its users:
People who suffer from Sleep Apnea and have snoring problems will greatly benefit from this product. The benefits of Snore Cap include the following: 1. Increased sleep quality 2. No more snoring to disturb others 3. Corrects the position of your jaws overtime to a point you will no longer need the device Page1 of5
4. Its small and easy to carry. Can be used while travelling on the plane 5. It is affordable and comfortable 6. It is universal meaning anyone can use it. 7. It is re-usable.
Brief Description of the Invention:
Snore Cap is a medical grade BPA free silicone device that is placed between lower and upper jaws whilst sleeping. It is a 1-piece device with two different sections. The main piece is the mouthpiece inserted in between the upper and lower jaw just on one side of the mouth while the end section stays outside of the mouth. The end section acts as a safety device for fear of choking or swallowing of the device while sleeping. Two different designs have been developed and will be trialled out.
Design 1 is called a Croc-Jaw Snore Cap because of its shape and Design 2 is a Cylinder Snore Cap
Both Snore Caps have their small holder case to keep them while not in use.
1. Medical grade BPA free silicone mouthpiece
Snore Cap is a small mouth device that is used as an aid for people with deep snoring problems or sleep apnea. There are two designs made that performs the very same function. Design 1 is called Croc-JawSnore Cap and Design 2 is called Cylinder Snore Cap.
• Croc-JawSnore Cap- Consist of the head that looks like a crocodile jaw and an end which is designed to be outside of the mouth. See image below: Design 1-Croc-Jaw Snore Cap This part sits in b the jaws
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This part hangs out of the mouth
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• Cylinder Snore Cap - Consist of something like a bottle cap connected to a handle. The cap sits in between upper and lower jaw. One end of the cylinder is closed while the other is open. It is designed for people who drool a lot at night. The saliva is collected in the cap and later discarded. See image below:
Design 2 - Cylinder Snore Cap
Thispart hangs ut of the mouth
This part sits in between the jaws
2. Small holder case The small holder case will look like the image below.
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Illustration Brief Description:
Like any other anti-snoring mouth guards, Snore Caps main objective is to assist and improve sleep quality to those who suffer from Sleep Apnea and snoring problems. It is a quite simple device and all one does is remove the Snore Cap from its case, insert between upper and lower jaw and go to sleep. It keeps the airway open and thus allowing air to flow freely whilst one gets a good night rest. See image below: Diagram shows blocked airways whilst sleeping Diagram show how Snore Cap clears the airway
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Description of the Parts of the Invention: Below is a detailed illustration of the Snore Cap and its parts.
PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 1 MAIN SECTION 2 END SECTION 3 CASE
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Detailed description of Snore Cap
Part # 2: End Section This part hangs out of the mouth
Croc-Jaw Snore Cap Cylinder Snore Cap
Pa rt # 1: Main Section This part sits in between the jaws
Relationship between the Parts of the Invention: Part 1 is the Main Section that sits inside the mouth to allow air to flow whilst a person is sleeping. Part 2 is the End section that is left outside of the mouth. It acts as a safety device for people who are afraid of swallowing the main section. Part 3 is the case holder to the snore cap.
Details of the Invention Operation/Functions: Snore Cap is placed in the mouth like any other oral anti-snoring device. It helps to clear airflow pathways whilst one is asleep. It is made from medical grade BPA free silicone with 50 Shore A Hardness rating. It does not disintegrate or break easily in the mouth and can be reused.
Unique Features of Invention: The unique feature of this oral device is that it is quite different in its physical appearance to any other that are available on the shelves. The others must be fitted like mouthguards to open the jaws up. Snore Cap is a bite on device with an end section sticking out of the mouth.
Conclusion Snore Cap will be a revolutionary product that will greatly help Sleep Apnea patients and sleep deprived individuals. People will not have to use other uncomfortable mouth devices when going to sleep. Snore Caps help people get great quality sleep and are awake and ready for another day. Snore Cap does not replace any other anti-snoring devices recommended by sleep professionals, but it is a device that proves to work well and improve sleep quality. The design is simple but effective. Snore Cap is unique in its design and is very original. There are no other oral devices with the similar design.
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- SNORE CAP CLAIMInvention Title: SNORE CAP - AN ANTI-SNORING ORAL DEVICECLAIM:Snore Cap is an anti-snoring device consisting of the Main Section which sits inside the mouth between upper and lower jaws and End section which is left to hang out of the mouth for safety purposes. It is made up of medical grade BPA free silicone with hardness rating of 50 Shore A.Detailed description of Snore CapPart # 2: End Section This part hangs out of the mouthCroc-Jaw Snore Cap Cylinder Snore CapPart # 1:Main Section This part sits in between the jawsPage 1 of 1SNORE CAP DRAWINGS 03 Dec 2020DRAWINGS OF SNORE CAP 2020103383Page 1 of 2Small holder case 03 Dec 2020 2020103383Page 2 of 2
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