Patents by Inventor Michael Duane WRIGHT

Michael Duane WRIGHT has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Mouthguard with magnetic tethering
    Patent number: 10092814
    Abstract: A dual layer mouthguard with a U-shape polycarbonate/EVA skeletal base includes channels and ramps to ensure a uniform thickness on the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth for proper alignment of the jaw and positioning for protection during the placement of the mouthguard. The liner is softer than the base when introduced to heat and remains softer as it is cooled. The base may also include metal/magnetic insertion to serve as a tethering device for temporary storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: THE WRIGHTGUARD, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Duane Wright
  • Mouthguard with Magnetic Tethering
    Publication number: 20170312613
    Abstract: A dual layer mouthguard with a U-shape polycarbonate/EVA skeletal base includes channels and ramps to ensure a uniform thickness on the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth for proper alignment of the jaw and positioning for protection during the placement of the mouthguard. The liner is softer than the base when introduced to heat and remains softer as it is cooled. The base may also include metal/magnetic insertion to serve as a tethering device for temporary storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Duane Wright
  • Mouthguard with magnetic tethering
    Patent number: 8678010
    Abstract: A dual layer mouthguard with a U-shape polycarbonate/EVA or elastomeric material skeletal base includes channels and ramps to ensure a uniform thickness on the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth for proper alignment of the jaw and positioning for protection during the placement of the mouthguard. The liner is softer than the base when introduced to heat and remains softer as it is cooled. The base may also include metal/magnetic insertion to serve as a tethering device for temporary storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Wright Guard
    Inventor: Michael Duane Wright
  • MOUTHGUARD WITH MAGNETIC TETHERING
    Publication number: 20120285473
    Abstract: A dual layer mouthguard with a U-shape polycarbonate/EVA or elastomeric material skeletal base includes channels and ramps to ensure a uniform thickness on the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth for proper alignment of the jaw and positioning for protection during the placement of the mouthguard. The liner is softer than the base when introduced to heat and remains softer as it is cooled. The base may also include metal/magnetic insertion to serve as a tethering device for temporary storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: The WrightGuard, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Duane WRIGHT