Mouth guard with fixed tether system
US7913695B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/0036
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved mouth guard designed for use with protective equipment such as helmets and other head gear is disclosed. The invention provides a convenient means to temporarily affix the mouth guard to sports equipment, or other object when the mouth guard is removed, rather than using a conventional or traditional tethering strap. The disclosed mouth guard can be quickly removed from a user's mouth and quickly attached to a helmet component, player's finger, or other piece of equipment to allow the mouth guard to remain rigidly affixed to the player without a loose tethering strap such as used in conventional mouth guards. The invention also is applicable to other mouth guard devices which may be used for dental treatment applications to secure a dental appliance temporarily when removed from the user's mouth.
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