Patents by Inventor Larry D. Buzzard

Larry D. Buzzard 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).

  • Universal, user-adjustable oral cavity appliance to control snoring and reduce episodes of obstructive sleep apnea
    Patent number: 5570704
    Abstract: A universal, user-adjustable oral cavity appliance is provided for maintaining the mandible in an open and forward position during sleep. The appliance includes a lingual mandibular retaining strap adapted to contact and imbed in the lingual mandibular tissues below the mandibular anterior teeth and a labial maxillary retaining strap adapted to contact and imbed in the labial maxillary tissues above the maxillary anterior teeth. The retaining straps are adjustably connected such that the relative position of each strap to the other may be varied to obtain a separation between the maxilla and mandible and a forward thrust of the mandible sufficient to prevent the occlusion of the oropharyngeal airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Snoreless Corp
    Inventors: Ronald D. Buzzard, Larry D. Buzzard, Peggy L. Kenyon, Brian T. Agre