Devices and methods for collecting saliva samples from the oral cavity

A technology of oral cavity and saliva, applied in the field of devices and methods for collecting saliva samples from the oral cavity, capable of solving problems such as time-consuming and inconvenient

Pending Publication Date: 2021-09-07
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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It should be appreciated that if both debris and plaque are to be removed from teeth, a combination of multiple devices must currently be used, which is extremely time consuming and inconvenient

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[0032] The present invention relates to a device suitable for collecting a saliva sample from the oral cavity of a mammal. The device includes an application tray or mouthpiece that includes chambers for fitting around a user's teeth and means for collecting a saliva sample from the mouth. In certain embodiments, the mouthpiece is adapted to direct fluid onto multiple surfaces of the oral cavity. In such embodiments, the chamber maintains fluid close to the surfaces of the oral cavity, and the anterior and posterior interior walls include a plurality of openings. The mouthpiece includes a first manifold for receiving a first portion of fluid and providing the first portion to the chamber through an opening in the front inner wall; a second manifold for receiving a second portion of fluid and A second portion is provided to the chamber through an opening in the rear inner wall; a first port for delivering the first portion of fluid to and from the first manifold; a second port...

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Methods for collecting saliva from the oral cavity of a mammal comprising: placing a mouthpiece of a device comprising the mouthpiece in the oral cavity of a mammal, the mouthpiece comprising a chamber defined by front and rear inner walls and a base inner wall of the mouthpiece, each of the front and rear inner walls of the chamber comprising a plurality of openings, and a switch disposed in the mouthpiece; and the device further comprising a saliva collection reservoir, a fluid supply reservoir, a pump, and means for directing fluid through said device; activating the switch disposed in the mouthpiece to pump saliva from the oral cavity to the saliva collection reservoir for collection; deactivating the pumping of saliva to the saliva collection reservoir; and subsequently pumping fluid from the fluid supply reservoir to the mouthpiece for cleaning or treatment of the oral cavity.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to devices and methods suitable for use in the home to collect a saliva sample from the oral cavity for analysis. Background technique [0002] Saliva testing is a diagnostic technique that involves the analysis of saliva to identify markers of endocrine, immune, inflammatory, infectious, and other types of conditions. Saliva is a useful biological fluid for the determination of steroid hormones such as cortisol, genetic material such as RNA, proteins such as enzymes and antibodies, and various other substances including natural metabolites including salivary nitrite, nitric oxide status of biological landmark. Saliva tests are used to screen for or diagnose many conditions and disease states, including Cushing's disease, anovulation, HIV, cancer, parasites, hypogonadism, and allergies. [0003] Advantages of saliva include ease of collection, safety, non-invasiveness, affordability, and accuracy. Additionally, saliva t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61C17/06A61C19/04A61B10/00A61C17/02
CPCA61C17/06A61C19/04A61B10/0051A61C17/0202A61C17/0208A61C17/0211A61B2010/0006A61B10/0096A61C17/02A61C19/066G01N33/487
Inventor R·富吉尔
Owner JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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