Patents Represented by Law Firm Gerald E. Helget Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC
  • Adjustable customized composite dental appliance with wire band
    Patent number: 5879155
    Abstract: An adjustable and customized dental appliance for the mouth of an athlete is comprised of a composite occlusal posterior pad for each side of the posterior teeth engageable with the occlusal surfaces to space apart the teeth and to absorb shock and clenching stress. An adjustable band or wire is provided connecting the posterior pads together in front of the anterior teeth and out of the way of the tongue to maintain the position of the occlusal posterior pads within the mouth during use and to prevent loss of the pads such as by swallowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Big Picture, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon D. Kittelsen