Patents Examined by Q D Thanh
  • Patent number: 6418933
    Abstract: An anti-snoring device has maxillary and mandibular bite forms with outwardly extending pivots which are mounted to the bite forms by frameworks which are at least partially embedded in the bite forms. This retains the pivots securely in place even in the face of extensive bruxing. In constructing the device, a jig may be used for positioning the pivots. The method of manufacturing the device involves casting the frameworks, such that each framework has a pair of pivot mounts, mounting pivots to the pivot mounts, and at least partially embedding the frameworks in the bite forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Patrick J. Strong