Mouthpiece
US9737377B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mouthpiece includes a first body configured to be secured over one or more teeth of a user. The first body comprises a frame for location about at least one of a molar or a premolar of user, as a first bite pad between upper teeth and lower teeth. The first bite pad is molded in the frame while in situ in the mouth of the user and the first bite pad is formed by a PVS material. The first bite pad is in contact with at least one of a molar or a premolar of user, and the first bite pad defines an exterior shape of at least a portion of the teeth of a user. There is a similar second body with a connector between the first body and the second body and together these form the appliance for the user.
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