Mouthguard

a mouthguard and mouth technology, applied in the field of mouthguards, to achieve the effect of reducing visibility, avoiding dangers, and reducing concussions and other injuries

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-27
DORPHLEY NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
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[0011]The present invention protects the teeth and decreases the occurrences of concussions and other injuries from hits during athletic events. Furthermore the present invention has a short member that is integrally formed with the front of the mouthpiece. This provides clear visibility to the referee or official that the user is wearing a protective mouthguard, which mouthguards in the prior art lack and often causes the referee or official to stop the athletic event to verify if the user is wearing a mouthguard or not.
[0012]Additionally, the present invention has incorporated into it a connecting clip extending from the front of the mouthguard which provides the user a convenient way to fashion the mouthguard to the user's helmet while the mouthgaurd is not in the user's mouth. As a result, the user circumvents the germs that accompany other untethered mouthguards in the prior art. The user circumvents germs puttin

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This provides clear visibility to the referee or official that the user is wearing a protective mouthguard, which mouthguards in the p

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[0025]It should be noted that specific embodiments of the present invention will now be defined with mention to the drawings, it should be noted that such embodiments are by means of illustration only and simply explanatory. Variations and alterations apparent to one skilled in the art to which the present invention relates are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as further defined.

[0026]Referring now to the drawings, and, more particularly, to FIG. 1, a front perspective view of the mouthguard of the present invention. The present invention has a channel for the upper teeth to fit. The upper teeth are surrounded by the inside of the outer wall 55 and the inside of the inner wall 60. Both the inside of the outer wall 55 and the inside of the inner wall 60 are connected to the floor 10. These three surround the upper teeth to protect the user from injury to the teeth, jaw, head, or the like. At the front end of the outside of the outer wall 15 there ...

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The present invention is a mouthguard that includes a mouthpiece portion which is made to fit inside the user's mouth and provides a protective connection with the user's teeth. A relatively short member is integrally formed with the front of the mouthpiece. This member provides clear visibility to the referee or official that the user is wearing a protective mouthguard, even with the user's mouth closed. This member also includes an opening at the front end for attachment with a helmet, face mask, headgear, or the like. The user can selectively attach the present invention as needed. The present invention provides better safety and hygiene.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to protective mouthguards for use in athletic events to help protect the teeth, jaw, and head of the athlete.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The main functions of mouthguards are for protecting the teeth and for decreasing the occurrences of concussions and other injuries from hits during athletic events. Mouthguards are placed inside the user's mouth during athletic events thus reducing injuries to the user's teeth and mouth. Mouthguards also reduce the risk of concussions and other injuries to the jaw and head.[0005]Mouthguards are required for most athletics events by the various governing athletic bodies. There are rules and regulations surrounding the use of mouthguards as well. Some of these rules and regulations include: The mouthguard must cover all upper teeth; The mouthguard must be a highly noticeable color; The mouthguard must be clearly visible to the referee or offi...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/08
CPCA63B71/085A63B2071/0694A63B2071/088
Inventor DORPHLEY, NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
Owner DORPHLEY NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
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