US Patent Issued to Mahnaz Nina Mojaver on Sept. 2 for "Oral device to inhibit mastication and ingestion of solid food" (California Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,403,025, issued on Sept. 2, was assigned to Mahnaz Nina Mojaver (San Diego).

"Oral device to inhibit mastication and ingestion of solid food" was invented by Mahnaz Nina Mojaver (San Diego).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is oral device that inhibits mastication and ingestion of solid food while minimizing intrusiveness and discomfort in other oral activities. This device is ideal for individuals following an all-liquid diet without relying on willpower alone. The oral device allows a full range of motion of the jaw and the wearer keeps the ability to open and close the mouth, allowing all oral functions other than ch...