Patent ID: 7708018
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A mouth guard assembly to be used in conjunction with a protective helmet, the mouth guard assembly comprising: a. an elongated interconnecting strap member having a first end and a second end; b. a quick release engagement member attached to the first end of said interconnecting strap member and comprised of a male clip member of a given shape; c. a mouth guard having a body having a teeth receiving tray, the body having a circumferential exterior sidewall located above the teeth receiving tray and extending so that a portion of the exterior circumferential sidewall is located beneath the teeth receiving tray having a receiving cavity within said body at the location beneath the teeth receiving tray, and the shape of the receiving cavity conformed to the shape of the male clip member so that when the male clip member is inserted into the receiving cavity, a loose press fit is formed; d. means to attach the second end of the interconnecting strap to a portion of the helmet; and e. the mouth guard worn in a person's mouth while a person wears the helmet on the person's head so that the male clip member of the quick release engagement member is removably inserted into the receiving cavity of the mouth guard and the second end of the interconnecting strap is attached to a portion of the helmet so that in the event of an impact force which causes the helmet to be removed from the person's head, the quick release engagement member will be released from the mouth guard so that the mouth guard remains in the person's mouth.