Abrégé

Described herein is a high performance mouthguard. Generally, the mouthguard includes a base that includes at least one facial wall, at least one lingual structure extending from the base such that the base, the facial wall, and the lingual structure define a trough having an inner surface, a heat-softenable material disposed in the inner surface, defining a channel, and at least one protrusion that includes a heat-softenable material projecting into the channel from the heat-softenable material disposed on the inner surface of at least one of the at least one facial wall and the at least one lingual structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Apparatus and related methods for securing a dental appliance to the teeth are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the dental appliance includes arms disposed about a base to secure the dental appliance in a removable fashion to the teeth of the user. The arms, in various aspects, are biased about the teeth thereby securing the dental appliance to the teeth. Associated methods of use are also disclosed herein.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Embodiments relate to an interchangeable mouthguard component system. The system includes a mouthguard base with a receiving recess positioned within at least a front surface of the base, a securely attachable mouthguard component positioned to fit within the recess, one or more attaching posts positioned on one of the recess or component and one or more holes positioned opposite the posts on either the recess or component. The mouthguard component, when attached, is positioned sufficient to maintain a substantially flush front surface of the base.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Described herein is a high performance mouthguard. Generally, the mouthguard includes a tray formed from a non-softenable material. The tray generally includes an arched wall comprising a top, a bottom, a lingual surface, and a facial surface and, in addition to the arched wall, at least one generally vertical recess in at least a portion of the lingual surface. The mouthguard further includes a generally arched trough formed from a heat-softenable material. Generally, the trough includes an arched wall comprising a lingual surface and a facial surface. Moreover, the trough includes at least one member protruding from the facial surface that is positioned and shaped to fit within the at least one recess of the tray.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

A dental appliance, related methods of manufacture, and compositions of matter are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the dental appliance may include material layers bonded to one another. The bond between the material layers may be formed, at least in part, by mterdigitation of the material layers with one another. Methods of forming the mterdigitation are disclosed herein. Compositions of matter that may include interdigitated material layers are disclosed herein.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 5/14 - Protège-lèvres ou protège-bouche

Abrégé

A dental appliance is disclosed herein. The dental appliance, in various aspects, includes arms disposed about occlusal pad to secure the dental appliance in a removable fashion to the teeth of the user. The occlusal pad is formed from an occlusal pad material transformable between a pliable state and a non-pliable state, in various aspects. Associated methods of use are also disclosed herein.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs
• A61C 7/08 - Appareils de contention du type épousant la forme de la bouche
• A61F 5/56 - Dispositifs pour prévenir le ronflement

Abrégé

A mouthguard apparatus is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the mouthguard apparatus includes an electronics package adapted to attach removably to a dental appliance. The dental appliance may be configured to be secured within the mouth of a user. At least portions of the electronics package adapted to extend external to a mouth of the user when the electronics package is attached to the dental appliance and the dental appliance is secured within the mouth of the user, in various aspects. Related methods are disclosed herein. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Embodiments also relate to a mouthguard fitment system, including a mouthguard base including a recess positioned within at least a front surface of the base, a releasably attachable rigid mouthguard fitment tool positioned to fit within the recess, one or more attaching posts positioned on one of the recess or fitment tool and one or more receiving holes, positioned opposite the posts on either the recess or fitment tool. The mouthguard fitment tool, when attached, allows a user to manipulate the mouthguard base during a mouthguard fitment process.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 7/08 - Appareils de contention du type épousant la forme de la bouche
• A61F 5/56 - Dispositifs pour prévenir le ronflement
• A63B 71/08 - Moyens protecteurs du corps pour joueurs ou sportifs

Abrégé

Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have a major connector interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs d'orthopédie pour le traitement non chirurgical d'os ou articulationsDispositifs pour donner des soins

Abrégé

Apparatus and methods for the control of a video game 240 are disclosed. The apparatus generally includes an oral controller 100 adapted to fit, at least in part, within the mouth and to transmit a control signal 97, 192, 292. 302 to the video game 240 in response to manipulation by the user's mouth and/or motions of the user's head. The apparatus can include a response element 180 that allows the video game 240 to impart a sensory response to the user, and the sensory response may be imparted to the user within the user's mouth. Systems employing the various apparatus and generally corresponding methods of use are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63F 13/06 - utilisant des moyens actionnés par le joueur pour commander la position d'une zone spécifique sur l'affichage
• A61F 4/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs permettant à des patients ou à des personnes handicapées de commander un appareil ou un dispositif ne faisant pas partie du corps

Abrégé

Oral apparatus 60 and methods for the reduction of Cortisol levels due to psychological stress are disclosed, The oral apparatus 60 include at least a first bite pad 62 and a second bite pad 64 configured to be positioned between at least one of the molars of a user to relieve pressure at the temporomandibular joint or to withdraw the mandibular condyle from the articular fossa of the temporomandibular joint, The oral apparatus 60 is configured and the methods designed to downregulate the levels of Cortisol in a user.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61C 3/00 - Outils ou instruments dentaires