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Awe jaw mouth guard

a jaw guard and jaw technology, applied in the field of jaw guards, to achieve the effect of enhancing the temporomandibular joint, protecting teeth, and deactivating nerves and muscles

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-07
ENGEL ANDREW W
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The present invention is a mouth guard that provides cushioning material to protect the jaws and airflow to breathe for the wearer. It also enhances TMJ stability, protects teeth, and allows compression in case of impact or necessity of swallowing. The device is moldable and can come in different sizes, reinforced by use of titanium wire, and can optionally be internally tensioned by use of interior structural components. The device has additional features and advantages such as improving oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, opening posterior soft tissue of the soft palate, and deactivating nerves and muscles aiding in more cognitive functions. It can be used in various sports, military, and dental markets.

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From the foregoing, it is seen that it is a problem in the art to provide a device meeting the above requirements.

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[0022]FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a mouth guard 100. As seen in FIG. 1, the mouth guard 100 has a top portion 30, a central portion 20, and a bottom portion 40. The material used for the mouth guard 100 can be any material typically used for mouth guards in the sports equipment arts or in the dental arts.

[0023]It will be understood that the top portion 30 and the bottom portion 40 can be molded in known manner to conform to the shape of the teeth of the user. It is also contemplated that inserts (not shown) could similarly be shaped to conform to the shape of teeth of the user, and then those inserts could be attached to the respective ones of the top portion 30 and the bottom portion 40.

[0024]The mouth guard 100 in the preferred embodiment is composed of a relatively resilient material capable of absorbing shocks to the mouth of a user to prevent damage to the teeth and jaw of the user. The materials used in the mouth guard 100 are selected from those meeting the above ne...

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Abstract

A dental guard has a first portion which is molded or shaped to conform to the teeth of either one of the upper or lower jaw, a second portion which is a resilient material having passages therethrough to permit passage of air, and a third portion adapted for contact with the other one of the upper or lower jaw. The dental guard provides enhanced TMJ stability, protects teeth, allows air flow for breathing, protects the airway from foreign objects, and allows compression in case of impact or necessity of swallowing.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to an jaw mouth guard (also referred to as a mouth piece), particularly for use as a mouth guard with an enlarged protective material permitting flow through of air for facilitating breathing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Mouth guards are known for protecting the jaw and teeth during athletic activities. Such mouth guards employ a resilient material for separating the upper and lower jaws so that an impact reduces potential damage to the teeth and the jaws.[0005]Dental night guards are also known in the art. These types of mouth guards are intended to prevent wear and breakage of teeth from grinding. In use, a member is molded or otherwise fitted to either the upper set of teeth or the lower set of teeth.[0006]However, for use in athletic activities, it is desirable to provide a su...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B71/08
CPCA63B71/085A63B2071/086A63B2209/00
Inventor ENGEL, ANDREW, W.
Owner ENGEL ANDREW W
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