US6553569B2
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Protective mouth shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-04-10
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Granted: 2003-04-29
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Expires: 2022-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A mouth protector assembly comprising a grid mouth protector, defined by a top bar contoured to engage the area above the upper lip and below the nose of a user, a series of spaced bars depending from the upper bar and a pad which underlies the chin of a user, a strap system for supporting the grid over the mouth including straps connected to the grid and encircling the head to support the grid over the mouth of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 David Bush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/085; A63B2071/088; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0025; A63B2243/0037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A mouth protector assembly comprising a grid mouth protector, defined by a top bar contoured to engage an area above the upper lip and below the nose of a user, a series of spaced bars depending from the upper bar and a pad which underlies the chin of a user, a strap system for supporting the grid over the mouth including straps connected to the grid and encircling the head to support the grid over the mouth of the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A mouth protector assembly comprising a grid mouth protector, defined by a top bar contoured to engage an area above the upper lip and below the nose of a user, a series of spaced bars depending from the upper bar and a pad which underlies the chin of a user, a strap system for supporting the grid over the mouth including straps connected to the grid and encircling the head to support the grid over the mouth of the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A mouth protector assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said strap system comprises a first strap encircling the neck of the user below the ear and adjustably connected to the outer most bars of the grid and a second strap detachably connected to the first strap at outer ends engaging over the head of the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mouth protector as claimed in claim 2 wherein the strap system includes a connector strap system connecting said first strap to said base pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A mouth protector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support system mounting the grid over the mouth of a user comprises first and second straps connected at one end to the outer most bars of the grid and other end to a pad engaging behind the head of a user.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2006-04-28 | 2006-10-28 | 2007-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-04-28 | 2010-10-28 | 2011-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-04-28 | 2014-10-28 | 2015-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |