US3768465A
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Athletic mouth protector apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for protecting the mouth area of athletes engaged in contact sports. The apparatus includes a thermo-plastic base member that is heated to receive a bite from the user whereby his dental impressions are applied to such base member. The base member is formed with breathing orifices. Plugs are removably disposed within the breathing orifices to prevent collapse of such orifices while the bite takes place.
Inventors
- 👤 N Helmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/085; A63B2071/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Athletic mouth protector apparatus, comprising: a horizontal, generally U-shaped base member of thermo-plastic flexible composition adapted to receive and retain dental impressions consisting of a planar surface with vertically extending buttress means; a bridging member integral with the front portion of said base member and extending forwardly thereof; a vertical lip shield that curves rearwardly and is attached to the front of said bridging member; breathing orifice means extending from the mid-portion of said base member forwardly through said bridging member and lip shield; plug means of a material which is not thermo-plastic at the same temperature range as the material of the U-shaped base member snugly removably disposed within said breathing orifice means to support said orifice means against collapse while said base member is bitten so as to receive said dental impressions, with said plug means being slidably removed from said orifice means after said dental impressions have been formed; and a helmet attachment strap attached to said lip shield and extending forwardly thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Athletic mouth protector apparatus, comprising: a horizontal, generally U-shaped base member of thermo-plastic flexible composition adapted to receive and retain dental impressions consisting of a planar surface with vertically extending buttress means; a bridging member integral with the front portion of said base member and extending forwardly thereof; a vertical lip shield that curves rearwardly and is attached to the front of said bridging member; breathing orifice means extending from the mid-portion of said base member forwardly through said bridging member and lip shield; plug means of a material which is not thermo-plastic at the same temperature range as the material of the U-shaped base member snugly removably disposed within said breathing orifice means to support said orifice means against collapse while said base member is bitten so as to receive said dental impressions, with said plug means being slidably removed from said orifice means after said dental impressions have been formed; and a helmet attachment strap attached to said lip shield and extending forwardly thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |