Patents by Inventor Neil R. Gottehrer

Neil R. Gottehrer 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).

  • Dental appliance for alleviating snoring and protecting teeth from bruxism
    Patent number: 5823193
    Abstract: A single dental appliance that both alleviates snoring and protects teeth from bruxism. The appliance (10) has an upper section (12) which is mounted on the upper jaw. Opposing the upper section (12) is a lower section (14) which is mounted on the lower jaw. Both the upper and lower section have an anterior region (16, 18) and two posterior regions (20, 22; 24, 26). A hard outer shell (32, 34) secures in a soft inner liner (28, 30) which conforms with the teeth and cushions the jaw against impact forces. The hard outer shell (32, 34) serves to protect the teeth against grinding. The combination of the liner and the shell distribute forces associated with grinding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventors: Gary H. Singer, Carl Erwin Misch, Neil R. Gottehrer