Patent ID: 9498373
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: A61C,A61F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An oral device for improving the breathing of a user by means of protrusion of a lower jaw, comprising: a first dental rail adapted to cover at least some teeth of a lower row of teeth of the user; a second dental rail adapted to cover at least some teeth of an upper row of teeth of the user; at least one coupling element connecting the first and the second dental rail; wherein the first dental rail comprises a front, labial connection point having a labial protrusion comprising a continuous, laterally directed opening for receiving an apex of the coupling element and forming with it a turning sliding joint, wherein the second dental rail comprises two rear, buccal connection points positioned substantially at its two posterior ends, the buccal connection points each comprising a buccal protrusion with a lateral opening formed as a slit, wherein the coupling element comprises a substantially U-shaped configuration and a posterior, mesial directed first bend on each of its distal ends, wherein the slits and the first bends form a joint on the second dental rail, wherein the apex of the coupling element forms a first joint with the front labial connection point on the first dental rail, and wherein the posterior ends of the coupling element form a second joint with the rear, buccal connection points of the second dental rail.