Patents by Inventor Laura Driessen Walls

Laura Driessen Walls 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).

  • INTRA-ORAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170165102
    Abstract: A mouthpiece of medical grade silicone that has two connecting portions, one a molded shallow trough that wraps around and contours the teeth, and another a flap or wing portion that attaches to the front of the shallow trough and that acts to sit between and keep separate the teeth and lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Laura Driessen Walls
  • INTRA-ORAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160184052
    Abstract: A mouthpiece of medical grade silicone that has two connecting portions, one a molded shallow trough that wraps around and contours the teeth, and another a flap or wing portion that attaches to the front of the shallow trough and that acts to sit between and keep separate the teeth and lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Laura Driessen Walls
  • Method of use for INTRA-ORAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160184053
    Abstract: The invention comprises a method of using a mouthpiece of medical grade silicone that has two connecting portions, one a molded shallow trough that wraps around and contours the teeth, and another a flap or wing portion that attaches to the front of the shallow trough and that acts to sit between and keep separate the teeth and lips. This method improves and retains dental alignment and occlusion, reduces jaw tension, encourages the tongue to stay on the anterior alveolar ridge/incisive papilla, promotes a proper breathing and mouth placement and corrects swallowing patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Laura Driessen Walls
  • Intra-oral device
    Patent number: 9375289
    Abstract: A mouthpiece of medical grade silicone that has two connecting portions, one a molded shallow trough that wraps around and contours the teeth, and another a flap or wing portion that attaches to the front of the shallow trough and that acts to sit between and keep separate the teeth and lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: Laura Driessen Walls
  • Intra-oral device
    Patent number: D790712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Laura Driessen Walls