Patent ID: 8534289
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61F,A63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mouthpiece comprising: an upper element configured to fit over the upper teeth or gum of a user, wherein the upper element includes a left side, a middle section, and a right side; a lower element configured to fit over the lower teeth or gum of the user, wherein the lower element includes a left side, a middle section, and a right side; wherein the upper and lower element have a substantially arch shape having a first end and a second end; a first connector connected to the first end of the upper element and the first end of the lower element; and a second connector connected to the second end of the upper element and the second end of the lower element; a spacer assembly attached to at least one of the upper element and the lower element, and configured to provide an air passage between the middle section of the upper element and the middle section of the lower element, the spacer assembly including a first portion located substantially between the left side and the middle section of the upper element and a second portion located substantially between the right side and the middle section of the upper element; a first adjustable assembly attached to the left side of the upper element and the left side of the lower element; and a second adjustable assembly attached to the right side of the upper element and the right side of the lower element, wherein the first adjustable assembly and the second adjustable assembly are operable to move the lower element relative to the upper element, the first adjustable assembly further includes a first pointer for indicating a position of the left side of the upper element in relation with the left side of the lower element and the second adjustable assembly further includes a second pointer for indicating a position of the right side of the upper element in relation with the right side of the lower element.