KATHLEEN SMEAD, CCC SLP
Speech Language Pathology in Pensacola, FL
License number
Florida SA1859
Category
Speech Language Pathology
Type
Speech-Language Pathologist
Address
Address
1108 A Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone
(850) 484-9292
(850) 484-9525 (Fax)
(850) 484-9525 (Fax)
Professional information
Kathleen Smead, Pensacola FL
Specialties:
Speech-Language Pathology
Address:
1108 Airport Blvd STE A, Pensacola 32504
(850) 484-9292 (Phone), (850) 484-9525 (Fax)
(850) 484-9292 (Phone), (850) 484-9525 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Tongue Press Oral Exerciser
US Patent:
2014006, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:
Aug 20, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/971809
Inventors:
Kathleen Smead - Pensacola FL, US
International Classification:
A63B 23/03
US Classification:
482 11
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a therapeutic oral exercise apparatus for strengthening the tongue. The device is a water-filled unit comprised of clear tube with two bulbs on each end. The exerciser is activated in the mouth by pressing the pressurized bulb with the tongue against the hard palate. A floating indicator in the tube offers visual feedback and elevates as the tube is compressed. The device is adjustable in difficulty. The presenting invention is simple in design and operation. It has limited moving or articulating parts, requires no customization, is non-electrical, can be operated with one hand and is inexpensive to manufacture. The Tongue Press Oral Exerciser is an affordable means of strengthening swallowing and speech intelligibility.