CA2251672A1 - Jaw-joint protective device - Google Patents

Jaw-joint protective device

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CA2251672A1
CA2251672A1 CA002251672A CA2251672A CA2251672A1 CA 2251672 A1 CA2251672 A1 CA 2251672A1 CA 002251672 A CA002251672 A CA 002251672A CA 2251672 A CA2251672 A CA 2251672A CA 2251672 A1 CA2251672 A1 CA 2251672A1
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Prior art keywords
jaw
vct
joint
over
protective device
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CA002251672A
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French (fr)
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CA2251672C (en
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Edward D. Williams
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BRAIN PAD Inc
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Priority to US08/511,698 priority Critical patent/US5636379A/en
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Priority to CA002251672A priority patent/CA2251672C/en
Priority to PCT/US1997/002160 priority patent/WO1998034574A1/en
Priority to EP97906554A priority patent/EP0893979A1/en
Priority to AU21216/97A priority patent/AU724498B2/en
Publication of CA2251672A1 publication Critical patent/CA2251672A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2251672C publication Critical patent/CA2251672C/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/085—Mouth or teeth protectors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/56—Devices for preventing snoring
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/085—Mouth or teeth protectors
    • A63B2071/086—Mouth inserted protectors with breathing holes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

A jaw joint protective device is provided for protecting teeth, lips, jaw (1), and other delicate structures of the vital cranial triad (VCT) from injury and/or for supporting the condyle (2) of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) in a relatively fixed position thereby stabilizing the jaw (1) and the VCT during head contact activity, and/or permit the components of a VCT
disorder to be realigned for proper healing.
This device is an over the counter purchase, boil and bite jaw/joint protector providing maxillary and mandibular teeth seats for protection of the mouth and/or heating of the VCT. This invention provides for customized, over-the-counter availability that adds speech (12) and airway (14) capabilities to the device to facilitate sports participation.
CA002251672A 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device Expired - Fee Related CA2251672C (en)

Priority Applications (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/511,698 US5636379A (en) 1995-08-04 1995-08-04 Jaw-joint protective device
CA002251672A CA2251672C (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device
PCT/US1997/002160 WO1998034574A1 (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device
EP97906554A EP0893979A1 (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device
AU21216/97A AU724498B2 (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/511,698 US5636379A (en) 1995-08-04 1995-08-04 Jaw-joint protective device
CA002251672A CA2251672C (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device
PCT/US1997/002160 WO1998034574A1 (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device

Publications (2)

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CA2251672A1 true CA2251672A1 (en) 1998-08-13
CA2251672C CA2251672C (en) 2005-04-05

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CA002251672A Expired - Fee Related CA2251672C (en) 1995-08-04 1997-02-11 Jaw-joint protective device

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US (1) US5636379A (en)
EP (1) EP0893979A1 (en)
AU (1) AU724498B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2251672C (en)
WO (1) WO1998034574A1 (en)

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US5636379A (en) 1997-06-10
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EP0893979A1 (en) 1999-02-03
AU2121697A (en) 1998-08-26

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