Patent Publication Number: US-2013245367-A1

Title: Bite Block Gag

Description:
Mouth gags are toys commonly used in the fetish, bondage, and adult novelty communities both for their functional use and their aesthetic appeal. While the most common types of gags on the market today are ball gags, other available styles include bit gags, ring gags, mouth hooks, and dental retractor gags. Functionally, the gags are usually used either to obstruct or create access to the mouth of the wearer. 
     The Bite Block Gag or Wedge Gag embodying the present invention retains the wearer&#39;s mouth in an open configuration with minimal gear occupying space inside the wearer&#39;s mouth. It is dentally sound; i.e., it is safe for the wearer&#39;s teeth and mouth interior. In appearance, it is less intimidating than other gags. It is profoundly functional and minimally intrusive. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an isometric view showing the embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
         FIG. 2  is an isometric view showing the invention as it appears when it is being worn by a user. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     While the invention will be described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to this embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     In accordance with the invention, the illustrated embodiment of the novel mouth gag  10  provides unobstructed access to the mouth of the wearer W. The gag  10  comprises a left bite block  14  adapted to be inserted between and worn on the wearer&#39;s left molars. A separate right bite block  15  is adapted to be inserted between and worn on the wearer&#39;s right molars. Left and right J-straps  24  and  25 , respectively are connected, as by pivots  26  and  27  to distal ends  28  and  29  of the J-straps  24 ,  25 . 
     The bite block pivot connectors can be can take the form of a jiffy rivet, bolt, or other known fastening device. The J-straps each comprise U-shaped formations  30  and  31  which are here integral with longitudinal extensions  32  and  33  sized and shaped to extend past the wearer&#39;s cheeks to buckle connections  34  and  35 . Interconnectors  36  and  37  are secured to straps  38  and  39  which are sized and shaped to interengage at a buckle  40  or other known attachment and adjustment device which is to be located behind the wearer&#39;s head. The buckle  40  can permit adjustment of the straps  38 ,  39  to provide a comfortable or other appropriate gag fit in the wearer&#39;s mouth. 
     Bite blocks  14 ,  15  are commercially available V shaped wedges adapted to be positioned on the wearer&#39;s rear molars so as to prop the wearer&#39;s mouth open. These blocks may be made of a polymer material, plastic, fiberglass, neoprene, silicone rubber or natural rubber. Latex free materials are preferred. If desired, brass or other rigid cores can be covered with relatively pliable polycarbonate material to provide a comfortable yet secure and long-lasting gag device. 
     The J-straps or bars  24  and  25  connect the bite blocks  14 ,  15  to the head straps  38 ,  39 . The straps  24 ,  25  illustrated here are generally J-shaped, but rectilinear shapes may be provided if desired. The straps may be made of metal, plastic or other appropriate hygienic material. The straps are sized and shaped so as to attached to the respective bite blocks  14 ,  15  and to locate the bite blocks  14 ,  15  at appropriate positions within the wearer&#39; mouth M. The bars then extend out of the wearer&#39;s mouth, curve around the corners of the mouth, and attach to the head straps outside of the mouth, preferably at the rear of the wearer&#39;s head. The straps are preferably sized and shaped to avoid inordinate chafing, pain or injury to the wearer&#39;s cheeks. When these J-straps  24 ,  25  are sized, shaped and configured as indicated here and each strap is interconnected between a bite block and the head strap arrangement, the J-straps  24 ,  25  each urge the connected bite block  14 ,  15  rearwardly into the wearer&#39;s mouth as the head strap arrangement  38 ,  39 ,  40  is secured and tightened around the rear of the wearer&#39;s head. 
     Straps  38 ,  39  can be formed of leather, PVC, synthetic leather rope or other appropriate material as desired. The buckle  40  is of known design and permits the entire gag unit  10  to be adjusted to the wearer&#39;s head size and shape. Other interconnectors such as a lock, tie, clasp or other mechanism can be substituted for the buckle  40  if desired.