Edgar S Zimmerman
Dentist in Las Vegas, NV
License number
New Jersey 22DI00735000
Issued Date
Jul 13, 1961
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 1999
Category
Dentistry
Type
Dentist
Address
Address
Las Vegas, NV
Professional information
Independent Sporting Goods Professional
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Mouthguard And Method Of Manufacture Therefor
US Patent:
8459267, Jun 11, 2013
Filed:
Jun 8, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/156231
Inventors:
Edgar S. Zimmerman - Las Vegas NV, US
International Classification:
A61C 5/14
US Classification:
128861
Abstract:
An improved mouthguard provides shock absorption for the jaw, teeth, and head to reduce the risk of injury when a user encounters a blow to the jaw. The improved mouthguard may comprise a generally U-shaped body having upwardly extending flanges which surround the arch of a user's teeth. An anterior section of the U-shaped body may have padding integrated therein to protect the front teeth. Posterior sections of the U-shaped body may have a thickened portion having one or more adjacent perforations or openings to increase shock absorption. The improved mouthguard may also have an inner layer of material configured to form impressions of the user's teeth to provide a custom fitting mouthguard. The inner layer and U-shaped body may be formed with a similar or the same curing process such that the inner layer and U-shaped body are permanently bonded together as the inner layer sets.