US Patent:
20070214619, Sep 20, 2007
Inventors:
Davis Sons - Winchester TN, US
International Classification:
A01N 1/00
Abstract:
A cadaver mouth closure device includes a first member section terminating at a distal end in a first anchor for penetrating an upper or lower jaw of a cadaver. The device further includes a second member section terminating at a distal end in a second anchor for penetrating the other jaw of the cadaver. The first and second member sections are releasably engaged to secure closure of the cadaver mouth. The first member section terminates at a proximal end in a buckle section having a tubular recess and a pawl section. The second member section terminates at a proximal end in a toothed section defining a plurality of teeth. Upon insertion of the toothed section into the tubular recess, the pawl section engages at least one of the plurality of teeth to thereby secure closure of the cadaver mouth. Each of the anchors rotates after insertion into the respective jaw portion of the cadaver to enhance insertion of the toothed section into the tubular recess. The pawl section releasably engages with the tooth to permit readjustment of the closure device.
