JOHN C MICCO
Real Estate Commission in New Castle, PA
License number
Pennsylvania RS175990L
Category
Real Estate Commission
Type
Real Estate Salesperson-Standard
Address
Address
New Castle, PA 16101
Professional information
Oral Appliance For Treatment Of Medical Conditions Such As Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Snoring And For Improving Athletic Performance And Method Of Optimizing Same
US Patent:
2014002, Jan 23, 2014
Filed:
Jul 18, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/945850
Inventors:
James G. Sweeney - Oakmont PA, US
John Micco - New Castle PA, US
John Micco - New Castle PA, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/56
US Classification:
128848
Abstract:
An oral appliance for treatment of medical conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, and/or for improving athletic performance, comprises a maxillary and a mandibular baseplate component each configured to conform to at least some of the teeth of the user; at least one pair of straps adjustably coupling the baseplate components, wherein the strap defines the relative horizontal positioning of the baseplate components; at least one pair of shim holding brackets coupled to one baseplate component; and a plurality of shims, wherein each shim is replaceably received in the shim holding bracket and configured to abut against the other baseplate component, wherein the shim when received within the shim holding bracket defines the relative vertical positioning of the baseplate components, and wherein the shims are provided in varying heights to allow for varying the vertical positioning of the oral appliance for a specific user.