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The present invention discloses an edible tongue depressor and method of use which may be used for conducting examinations of a patient's oral cavity. The depressor is a generally elongated member having generally convex shaped top and bottom surfaces with sufficient rigidity to permit the depressin

The present invention discloses an edible tongue depressor and method of use which may be used for conducting examinations of a patient's oral cavity. The depressor is a generally elongated member having generally convex shaped top and bottom surfaces with sufficient rigidity to permit the depressing of a patient's tongue. The top and bottom surfaces may also comprise a series of ridges lending additional structural support. The depressors may be manufactured in a variety of flavors so that the patient can select his or her favorite. The invention also contemplates and edible tooth-pick and support stick for frozen deserts and the like.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An oral examination apparatus for depressing the tongue so as to permit careful and complete visual inspection of the oral cavity comprising:an elongated, semi-rigid, substantially thin member, having a thickness substantially less than its width and being formed entirely of edible

[ I claim:] [1.] An oral examination apparatus for depressing the tongue so as to permit careful and complete visual inspection of the oral cavity comprising:an elongated, semi-rigid, substantially thin member, having a thickness substantially less than its width and being formed entirely of edible material and being of a size insertable into a human mouth to permit the depressing of a tongue;wherein said elongated member comprises generally convex shaped top and bottom surfaces; andwherein said elongated member further comprises a plurality of ridges on said convex shaped top and bottom surfaces, said ridges being formed along the longitudinal length of said elongated member at predetermined locations, said ridges further being substantially semi-circular in cross-section, so as to provide additional strength and rigidity to said member without requiring a great deal of additional thickness to said member.