Patents by Inventor W. Keith Thornton

W. Keith Thornton 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).

  • Apparatus for prevention of snoring and improved breathing during sleep
    Patent number: 5566683
    Abstract: A dental device is provided in which a post extends downward from an upper arch to cause a lower arch to extend forward, thereby causing a user's lower jaw to extend forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: W. Keith Thornton
  • Combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleep
    Patent number: 5537994
    Abstract: A combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleeping is provided in which a face mask (10) is connected through an air tube (14) to a gas supply system (16). The face mask (10) is connected through a connector (20) to a dental device (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventor: W. Keith Thornton
  • Apparatus for prevention of snoring and improved breathing during sleep
    Patent number: 5427117
    Abstract: A dental device is provided in which an upper arch (12) and a lower arch (14) are inserted in a user's mouth. A deformable material (20) is included with upper arch (12) and lower arch (14) so as to allow a user to form his or her own teeth molding. A post (16) extends from the upper arch (12) and contacts the lower arch (14) so as to extend the user's lower jaw forward, thereby reducing snoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Inventor: W. Keith Thornton