Patent ID: 6082363
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A mouthguard apparatus comprising:a mouthguard base having a general U-shape, the mouthguard base formed of a first material, the mouthguard base defined in part by a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface having inner and outer side walls forming an upper channel therein;an elastomeric frame formed within the mouthguard base, the frame defined in part by an anterior portion and a posterior portion, the frame formed of a second material, the frame including an impact brace near the anterior portion and cushion pads near the posterior portion;a liner disposed in the upper channel of the mouthguard base, the liner forming a receiving channel to receive teeth therein, the liner formed of a third material; andthe third material having a softening temperature lower than a softening temperature of the first material, the third material being softer than the first material when the third material is hardened.