Patents Assigned to Bite Tech, Inc.
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Publication number: 20180353838Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a mouth guard having a multiple chamber air channel allowing the user to mouth breathe during use. The air channel includes a forward air chamber and a pair of rear chambers. A support structure forms a divide between the pair of rear chambers with the front air chamber being generally unobstructed. The support structure may be relatively narrow and positioned rearward of an upper lingual ridge of the mouth guard.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Padovan
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Patent number: 9668827Abstract: Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: BITE TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark Roettger, Robert C. Molhoek, Jon D. Kittelsen, Henry D. Cross, III, Paul A. Broadbent, Paul L. Bradshaw, Paul C. Belvedere, William L. Ballanoff
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Publication number: 20140026896Abstract: Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark ROETTGER, Robert C. MOLHOEK, Jon D. KITTELSEN, Henry D. Cross, III, Paul A. BROADBENT, Paul L. BRADSHAW, Paul C. BELVEDERE, William L. BALLANOFF
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Patent number: 8567408Abstract: Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roettger, Robert C. Molhoek, Jon D. Kittlesen, Henry D. Cross, III, Paul A. Broadbent, Paul L. Bradshaw, Paul C. Belvedere, William L. Ballanoff
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Publication number: 20130081640Abstract: Embodiments relate to an interchangeable mouthguard component system. The system includes a mouthguard base with a receiving recess positioned within at least a front surface of the base, a securely attachable mouthguard component positioned to fit within the recess, one or more attaching posts positioned on one of the recess or component and one or more holes positioned opposite the posts on either the recess or component. The mouthguard component, when attached, is positioned sufficient to maintain a substantially flush front surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: BITE TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark H. Herman, William Cook
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Publication number: 20130074851Abstract: A dental appliance is disclosed herein. The dental appliance, in various aspects, includes arms disposed about occlusal pad to secure the dental appliance in a removable fashion to the teeth of the user. The occlusal pad is formed from an occlusal pad material transformable between a pliable state and a non-pliable state, in various aspects. Associated methods of use are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: BITE TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark H. Herman, Paul C. Belvedere, William Cook
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Publication number: 20130068237Abstract: A dental appliance, related methods of manufacture, and compositions of matter are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the dental appliance may include material layers bonded to one another. The bond between the material layers may be formed, at least in part, by interdigitation of the material layers with one another. Methods of forming the interdigitation are disclosed herein. Compositions of matter that may include interdigitated material layers are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: BITE TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark H. Herman, William Cook
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Publication number: 20130066236Abstract: A mouthguard apparatus is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the mouthguard apparatus includes an electronics package adapted to attach removably to a dental appliance. The dental appliance may be configured to be secured within the mouth of a user. At least portions of the electronics package adapted to extend external to a mouth of the user when the electronics package is attached to the dental appliance and the dental appliance is secured within the mouth of the user, in various aspects. Related methods are disclosed herein. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. ยง1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: BITE TECH, INC.Inventors: Mark H. Herman, William Cook, Lawrence Calcano
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Publication number: 20120305008Abstract: Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Dena Petty GARNER, Mark Allen ROETTGER, Henry Daniel CROSS, III, Paul Anthony BROADBENT, Paul C. BELVEDERE
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Patent number: 8113206Abstract: Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have a major connector interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roettger, Robert C. Molhoek, Jon D. Kittelsen, Henry D. Cross, III, Paul A. Broadbent, Paul L. Bradshaw, Paul C. Belvedere, William L. Ballanoff
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Patent number: 8074658Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is unobstructably tethered and of a composite material. The first internal layer is a nonsoftenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable bite plate wedge lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Kittelsen, Henry D. Cross, III, Paul C. Belvedere, Mark Herman
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Patent number: 6820623Abstract: A customizable dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person consisting of occlusal posterior pads optionally with a connective arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and/or buccal walls. The appliance is made of low-density polyethylene with a tactifying resin.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventor: William A. Cook
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Patent number: D500897Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Herman, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D500898Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Herman, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D501062Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Herman, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D570724Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventor: Jon D. Kittelsen
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Patent number: D496154Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Mark Herman, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D496498Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Kittelsen, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D496499Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Kittelsen, William A. Cook
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Patent number: D586252Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Bite Tech, Inc.Inventor: Jon D. Kittelsen