Snoring relief device
US5462066A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/566
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-snore device, which includes a U-shaped thermoplastic mouthpiece, moldable to fit the jaw definition of the wearer which device has a generally H-shaped cross section, with rearwardly diminishing elevations of the outer and inner vertical walls, both above and below the base to which these walls are attached. The outer wall features front facing opposed upper concave and lower convex areas. The device also includes a downwardly extending flange which extends into the lingual or tongue side of the teeth vestibule of the user to maintain the lower jaw in a forward posture. An optional removable handle of similar thermoplastic material to aid the custom molding process for the fit to the wearer may be employed.
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