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Class 128/861 - Teeth protectors (e.g., mouthpieces)


Subclass of Class 128 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter designed for use in protecting the dental
No. of patents: 270
Last issue date: 07/07/2009


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7556044Occlusal splint
The present invention is directed to an improved form of a splint having a contact portion for maintaining the vertical separation of rearwardly opposed teeth in the oral cavity of a patient wearing the splint. The splint is provided with a contact portion for conta...
07/07/2009
7549423Mouthguard having breathing holes incorporated therein
The present invention is an improved mouthguard which has incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing holes which extend from the front of the mouthguard which can protrude through the wearer's mouth into the air and also provide a p...
06/23/2009
7530355Mouth guard for braces
The present invention provides an improved mouth guard (10) for braces having a U-shaped base portion (30) made from EVA or similar plastic having a melting point less than the boiling point of water, and an upper portion (20) extending generall...
05/12/2009
7458377Method and apparatus for intra oral myofascial trigger point therapy
A method is provided for relief of head, face and jaw pain by achieving the release of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction. The steps include locating intra oral treatment points, including locations of intra oral muscle spasms, trig...
12/02/2008
7455064Regulator plug for the thermoformable dive mouthpiece
The invention involves a plug for a dive mouthpiece. The plug comprises a plug portion and a handle portion. The plug portion has a plug-portion distal end and a plug-portion proximal end. The plug-portion includes an exterior surface, which is complementary in shap...
11/25/2008
7448388Mandible positioning devices
A mandible positioning device or pharyngeal airway adjuster has upper and lower bite blocks and a connection between the upper and lower bite blocks, the connection being manually adjustable for displacing the lower bite block relative to the upper bite block. The a...
11/11/2008
7422017Mouthguard
A mouthguard has a flexible frame, and has bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. The bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. A narrow split may be provided between the ...
09/09/2008
7404404Anterior sextant dental bite tray apparatus
An intraoral, flexible, hinged appliance which is an anterior resistance appliance, covering both anterior sextants of both arches (jaws), having the effect of an anterior bite plane, to facilitate orthodontic treatment. Each of the hinged sections consists of a rou...
07/29/2008
7404403Oral appliance
A sports guard 1 for placing in a mouth of a user is disclosed. The guard 1 includes generally a base member 2 having a generally U-shaped form corresponding to the outline of a jaw of a user defining an upper channel 10 within which an u...
07/29/2008
7377782System and method for reimplanting avulsed teeth
A system for reimplanting avulsed teeth includes a dental splint having a pre-shaped channel that releasably engages a dental arcade having one or more avulsed teeth. The avulsed teeth are reinserted into their sockets and the dental splint is positioned over the de...
05/27/2008
7353828Double quick release mouth guard assembly
The present invention is a mouth guard which is worn to protect a person's teeth when the person is engaged in a sports activity such as football. A strap which has a quick release mating member at each end interconnects the mouth guard with a bar on a helmet worn b...
04/08/2008
7334581Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease
Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which ...
02/26/2008
7329273Tissue penetrating oral phototherapy applicator
Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitter coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radiation, th...
02/12/2008
7328706Therapeutic and protective dental device useful as an intra-oral delivery system
A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. The carrier has recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. When the device is ...
02/12/2008
7329274Conforming oral phototherapy applicator
Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and adapted to conform to the shape of at least a portion of the oral cavity and have at least one radiation emitter coupled to an applicator body to ...
02/12/2008
7299804Three part composite performance enhancing mouthguard
A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is of a composite material. The first internal layer is a nonsoftenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hol...
11/27/2007
7294141Pacifier, a system and a method for maintaining proper dentitions
A pacifier, a system and a method for maintaining proper dentitions in a child are provided. The pacifier may have a bulb which is connected to an external shield by an isthmus. A child may suck on the bulb when the pacifier is worn in the mouth. The isthmus connect...
11/13/2007
7243650Custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system and method of forming same
According to one embodiment, a method of forming a custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system includes applying a first sheet of deformable material against a contact portion of a user's face surrounding the user's nostrils while the...
07/17/2007
7223281Multi-directional oral phototherapy applicator
Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth and have at least one radiation emitting element coupled to an apparatus body to irradiate a portion of the oral cavity with phototherapeutic radi...
05/29/2007
7210483Sporting prophylaxis
An interocclusal sports prophylaxis includes a core having an arch shaped occlusal plate with upwardly extending buccal and lingual walls. A labial force dispersal shield and molar framing braces extend downwardly from the plate at incisor and lingual zones of the p...
05/01/2007
7191779Snorkel with whistler
Provided is a snorkel having a whistler. In one embodiment, the whistler is mounted on a breathing tube. A swimmer wearing the snorkel may seize the whistler by the mouth prior to making a clear, shrill sound by activating the whistler. ...
03/20/2007
7178529Noctumal oral airway dilator
An oral appliance (20) includes first and second mouthpiece elements (22,32) each equipped with adjustable ribs (30,40) on an anterior portion (24) and ramp surfaces (28,38) on each of its posterior arms (26). The ribs (2...
02/20/2007
7171962Soft oral airway for intravenous anesthesia and method of use
A soft oral airway comprising an elongate hollow tubular member having a proximal and a distal end, wherein the member comprises a soft flexible material and an opening at the distal end of the elongate tubular member for insertion into the mouth and pharynx of a pa...
02/06/2007
7168950Orthodontic methods and apparatus for applying a composition to a patient's teeth
Transfer apparatus is constructed for applying an orthodontic composition such as a bonding composition to selected areas of multiple teeth simultaneously. The selected areas of the teeth that receive the composition substantially correspond to areas of the teeth th...
01/30/2007
7160111Mouthpiece devices and methods to allow UV whitening of teeth
A plastic mouthpiece insert for allowing a wearer to whiten their teeth while getting a suntan, and have a generally oblong oval-rectangular opening with a curved rear end that abuts against the root surfaces of the frontal upper and lower teeth of the wearer. A rai...
01/09/2007
7159591Kussick mandibular advancement appliance
The invention provides for a prefabricated appliance for correcting many types of malocclusions particular useful for young children. The appliance for use for adults is called a mandibular advancement appliance. The appliance engages the front upper teeth of a pati...
01/09/2007
7153237Apparatus for enhancing exercises and methods of using same
The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a ...
12/26/2006
7146982Intraoral orthosis for preventing snoring
The invention concerns an intraoral orthosis comprising an upper groove (2) and a lower groove (3) designed to line respectively an upper jaw and a lower jaw, said grooves (2, 3) being linked together by two tie rods (4) of such length th...
12/12/2006
7143767Mouthpiece for reducing snoring
A mouthpiece and method for reducing snoring comprise a mouthpiece body of a thermoplastic material having a shape generally complementary to the person's dental arch, including a posterior end having two spaced apart members positioned toward the back of the person...
12/05/2006
7137814Dental treatment tray comprising a plasticized resin for improved moldability and conformability
A dental treatment tray used to provide a desired treatment is injection molded from a composition that includes at least one thermoplastic resin and at least plasticizer. The plasticized thermoplastic resin permits the dental treatment tray to be injection molded e...
11/21/2006
7128072Mouthguard
A mouthguard has a flexible frame, and has bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. The bite tabs include anterior bite tabs for engaging the wearer's front teeth. A narrow split may be provided between the anterior bit...
10/31/2006
7094393Tooth bleaching compositions
The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0–10.0 during ...
08/22/2006
7090492Element for aiding in the cementation of fixed dental prosthesis
An element for aiding in the cementation of a fixed dental prosthesis that results in equal pressure being applied to the prosthesis comprising a block having a first end (M) and a second end (d). The first end (M) is thicker than the second end (d), and when the fi...
08/15/2006
7059329Knee brace providing dynamic tracking of the patello-femoral joint
A knee brace is provided having upper and lower arms and a hinge assembly positionable about the knee to one side of the patella. The hinge assembly has a hinge pivot and a tension strap lever. The upper and lower arms and tension strap lever are each rotatable abou...
06/13/2006
7059858Universal tray design having anatomical features to enhance fit
A tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical f...
06/13/2006
7047978Bruxism appliance and method of forming
A bruxism appliance and a method of forming a bruxism appliance is described for providing a patient and a dentist with a visual indication of the degree of bruxism by the patient. The invention teaches the application of an abradable composition to the non-retainin...
05/23/2006
7044929Hinged therapeutic mouthpiece
This invention relates to devices for insertion into the mouth for the application of heat or cold to oral tissue to provide a therapeutic effect. The device 10 includes an upper member 11 substantially conforming to a contour of an upper gum line, a l...
05/16/2006
7040897Thin, flexible membrane dental trays and systems and methods utilizing such trays
A dental treatment system comprises membrane treatment tray that is self-conforming to a person's own teeth when used with a sticky dental treatment composition and a support skeleton. The support skeleton maintains the flexible membrane tray in the form of tray pri...
05/09/2006
7032591Snorkel with improved purging system
A snorkel for use in swimming. The snorkel includes an elongate breathing tube having an upper portion and a lower portion. A lower opening is formed in the lower portion and an upper opening is formed in the upper portion. A mouthpiece is located at the lower openi...
04/25/2006
7029690Oral fluid absorbing compositions and system for application thereof in a method of dental arch treatment
Disclosed are articles and oral compositions which enable positioning material(s) which absorb oral fluids into controlled, direct contact with at least one dental arch, or portion thereof, of a subject at the location where teeth emerge from dental arch gum tissue,...
04/18/2006
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