JP2012024581A - Mouthguard having breathing cavity and breathing hole incorporated into mouthguard - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved mouthguard which enables an athlete to breathe through his/her mouth while wearing the mouthguard in the athlete's mouth.SOLUTION: The present invention is the improved mouthguard which has incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing holes which extend through an exterior wall, an interior wall and/or through a bottom transverse wall in the mouthguard. The mouthguard can also have incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing cavities extending from an upper surface of an exterior and/or interior wall into a portion of the wall to form one or more air passages.

Description

  The present invention relates to the field of mouth guards (mouthpieces) used by athletes to assist in protecting athletes' teeth during sports competitions.

  In general, the shape and configuration of a mouth guard are conventionally known. However, the challenge with all mouse cards is that the competitor cannot breathe through the mouth while wearing a mouth guard in the mouth. As a result, athletes (such as football players) must regularly remove the mouth guard in order to breathe through their mouths.

  The present inventor has previously devised an invention in which the mouth guard has a protruding portion that protrudes from the front of the wearer from the front of the wearer, so that the protruding portion protrudes beyond the lips. This protrusion communicates with the body part of the mouth guard so that the wearer can take in air from outside and breathe while the mouth guard is in the mouth of the wearer. This invention is described in U.S. Pat. No. 11,824,872 (U.S. Pat.

US patent application Ser. No. 11/824872 U.S. Pat. No. 7,422,107 U.S. Pat. No. 3,768,465 US Pat. No. 5,611,355

  US Pat. No. 6,422,107 to Bancroft entitled “Mouthgard”, US Pat. No. 7,422,107 to Helmer entitled “Athletic Mouth Protector Apparatus”, US Pat. No. 7,422,107 to “Snoring And Sleep Apnea Device” Hilsen, U.S. Pat. No. 5,611,355), discusses mouth guards having other devices for placement between breathing holes or other teeth. Neither document has a breathing hole in the mouthguard itself.

  There is a need for an improved mouth guard that allows the athlete to breathe through the mouth while the mouth guard is in the athlete's mouth.

  The present invention relates to an improved mouse card incorporating at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes (cavities) extending through a portion of the mouth guard body.

  The mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth has a tooth protector having a first upper tooth tray portion, a second tooth tray portion, and an intermediate tooth tray portion. The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion, and having an upper surface thereon, and has a predetermined lateral direction. A first outer wall portion having a thickness and a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and a first inner wall portion having a predetermined lateral thickness. The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion, and having an upper surface thereon, A second outer wall having a lateral thickness; and a second inner wall having a predetermined lateral thickness having a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a main body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface on the upper side. An intermediate outer wall portion having a predetermined lateral thickness, and an intermediate inner wall portion extending upward from the intermediate horizontal wall portion and having a body portion having an upper surface thereon, and having a predetermined lateral thickness. Have. The three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is aligned. Protected by three aligned outer walls abutting the lateral wall and adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and further by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth, The aligned inner wall surrounds the central area of the mouth guard that leads to the wearer's throat.

  The innovative point of the present invention is that a breathing opening (cavity) is incorporated in the body part of the mouth guard.

  One innovative point is in the first outer wall of the first tooth tray, which extends from the top surface to the body of the first outer wall and passes through the lateral thickness of the first outer wall. At least one breathing cavity extending in the second outer wall portion of the second tooth tray portion, extending from the upper surface to the body portion of the second outer wall portion, and the lateral thickness of the second outer wall portion Having at least one breathing cavity that extends to pass through, so that there is a passage of air from outside the mouthguard in the wearer's mouth to the central region of the mouthguard that passes through the breathing cavity. Formed and air flows to the wearer's throat.

  Further, the innovative point is in the intermediate outer wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion, and extends from the upper surface to the main body portion of the intermediate outer wall portion and extends so as to pass through the lateral thickness of the intermediate outer wall portion. Further having a breathing cavity, resulting in a passage of air from the outside of the mouthguard in the wearer's mouth through the breathing cavity in the middle outer wall into the central region of the mouthguard, Flows to the wearer's throat.

  The innovative point is also in the first inner wall portion of the first tooth tray portion, extending from the top surface to the body portion of the first inner wall portion and passing through the lateral thickness of the first inner wall portion. At least one breathing cavity extending in the second inner wall portion of the second tooth tray portion, extending from the upper surface to the main body portion of the second inner wall portion, and the lateral thickness of the second inner wall portion And at least one breathing cavity that extends to pass through, thereby forming an air passageway through the breathing cavity to the central region of the mouth guard so that the air is directed to the wearer's throat. Flowing.

  The present invention also has at least one breathing cavity in the intermediate inner wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion, extending from the upper surface to the body portion of the intermediate inner wall portion and extending to pass the lateral thickness of the intermediate inner wall portion. As a result, a passage of air is formed in the wearer's mouth through the breathing cavity of the intermediate inner wall into the central region of the mouth guard, and air flows to the wearer's throat.

  The present invention is also provided in the first outer wall portion of the first tooth tray portion, the plurality of breathing holes extending through the lateral thickness of the first outer wall portion, and the second tooth tray portion. First and second from the outside of the mouth guard in the wearer's mouth, with a plurality of breathing holes in the second outer wall and extending through the lateral thickness of the second outer wall. Air passages are formed through the plurality of breathing holes in the outer wall to the central region of the mouth guard to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat.

  The innovative point is also in the first inner wall portion of the first tooth tray portion, a plurality of breathing holes extending through the lateral thickness of the first inner wall portion, and a second tooth tray. A plurality of breathing holes extending through a lateral thickness of the second inner wall portion, and as a result, a plurality of first and second inner wall portions An air passage is formed through the breathing hole and into the central region of the mouth guard to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat.

  The innovative point is also in the intermediate inner wall of the intermediate tooth tray and has a plurality of breathing holes extending through the lateral thickness of the intermediate inner wall, resulting in a plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate inner wall. An air passage is formed through the hole and into the central region of the mouth guard to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat.

  The present invention is also provided in the first lateral wall portion of the first tooth tray portion, the plurality of breathing holes extending through the lateral thickness of the first lateral wall portion, and the second tooth tray portion. A plurality of breathing holes that extend through the lateral thickness of the second inner wall and consequently from the outside of the mouth guard in the wearer's mouth. An air passage is formed through the plurality of breathing holes in the lateral wall to the central region of the mouth guard to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat.

  More broadly, the present invention also includes a plurality of breathing holes in at least one of the first lateral wall portion of the first tooth tray portion or the second lateral wall portion of the second tooth tray portion, wherein The breathing hole when in the second lateral wall extends to pass the lateral thickness of the first lateral wall, and the breathing hole when in the second lateral wall is transverse to the second lateral wall. Stretch to pass through the thickness. As a result, an air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the wearer's mouth to the central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes in the first or second lateral wall, and the air is It flows to the throat.

  Further novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an incorporated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole) (the present invention comprises at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing cavities and at least one or Multiple breathing openings (holes) may be included). FIG. 2 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an integrated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 3 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an integrated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 4A is a left side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an integrated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 4B is a right side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with an incorporated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 5 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an integrated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention having an integrated breathing cavity and breathing hole opening (hole). FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view of a worn mouth guard (the teeth are shown in broken lines).

  Specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are given by way of example only, and are intended to illustrate some of the many applications to which the principles of the present invention are applied. It should be understood that this is only an example. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the spirit, scope and intention of the invention as defined in the claims.

  1 to 9, a mouth guard for protecting the upper row of the wearer's teeth is illustrated by reference numeral 100. The mouth guard includes a first upper tooth tray portion 110, a second tooth. A tray portion 140 and an intermediate tooth tray portion 170 are included. The first upper tooth tray portion 110 has a first lateral wall portion 112 having a predetermined thickness T1 (FIG. 7) from the inner surface 114 to the outer surface 116, and extends upward from the first lateral wall portion 112. A main body portion 122 having a top surface 124, a first outer wall portion 120 having a predetermined thickness T2 (FIG. 7), and a main body portion 132 extending upward from the first lateral wall portion 112 and having a top surface 134 thereon. And a first inner wall portion 130 having a predetermined thickness T3 (FIG. 7). The second tooth tray 140 has a second lateral wall 142 having a predetermined thickness T4 (FIG. 8) from the inner surface 144 to the outer surface 146, extends upward from the second lateral wall 142, and has an upper surface 154 on the upper side. A second outer wall portion 150 having a predetermined thickness T5 (FIG. 8), and a main body portion 162 extending upward from the second lateral wall portion 142 and having an upper surface 164 thereon. The first inner wall 160 has a predetermined thickness T6. The intermediate tooth tray 170 includes an intermediate lateral wall 172 having a predetermined thickness T7 (FIG. 9) from the inner surface 174 to the outer surface 176, and a main body 182 having an upper surface 184 on the upper side. An intermediate outer wall portion 180 having a predetermined thickness T8 (FIG. 9) and a main body portion 192 extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion 172 and having an upper surface 194 thereon, and having a predetermined thickness T9 (FIG. 9). An intermediate inner wall 190 having The three lateral walls 112, 142 and 172 are aligned, the three outer walls 120, 150 and 180 are aligned, and the three inner walls 130, 160 and 190 are aligned, so that on the wearer 300 teeth When the row 200 is placed in the mouth guard 300, the row 200 above the teeth is aligned and abuts the lateral walls 112, 142 and 172, adjacent to the outer surface 210 of the row 200 above the teeth, 3 Three aligned inner walls 130, 160 and 190 (three inner walls 130, 160 and 190 are adjacent to the inner surface 220 of the row 200 above the teeth by two aligned outer walls 120, 150 and 180) When the mouth guard is put into the wearer's mouth, it is protected by surrounding the central area of the mouth guard 100 that leads to the wearer's throat.

  The innovative point of the present invention is that an opening for breathing is incorporated in the mouth guard body.

  One innovative feature is that the first outer wall 120 extends from the top surface 124 into the body 122 and through the lateral thickness T2 of the first outer wall 120, extending at least one breath. The cavity 10 and the second outer wall 120 form at least one breathing cavity 20 extending from the upper surface 154 into the body 152 and through the lateral thickness T5 of the second outer wall 150. As a result, a passage for air into the central area 90 of the mouth guard 100 is formed through the breathing cavities 10 and 20 from the outside of the mouth guard 100 in the wearer's mouth, and the air is Can flow to the throat. Although at least one breathing cavity 10 and 20 is shown in the first and second outer walls, the first outer wall 120 and the second outer wall 150 may have multiple breathing cavities. It will be understood that this is within the spirit and scope of the invention. Each breathing cavity 10 and / or 20 has a generally “V” shape, “U”, so that air can flow from a location within the mouthguard 100 to the central region 90 and air can flow to the wearer's throat. It may take a “letter shape” or any other desired shape.

  This revolutionary point further includes at least one breathing cavity 30 extending from the top surface 184 to the intermediate outer wall 180 and extending through the thickness T8 of the intermediate outer wall 180 to the intermediate outer wall of the intermediate tooth tray 170. Formed in the part 180, whereby an air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard 100 in the wearer's mouth through the breathing cavity 30 of the intermediate outer wall part 180 to the central region 90 of the mouth guard 100, The result is that air flows to the wearer's throat. Although at least one breathing cavity 30 is shown in the intermediate outer wall 180, it will be appreciated that it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention to provide a plurality of breathing cavities in the intermediate outer wall 180. Each breathing cavity 30 is generally “V” shaped, “U” shaped to allow air to pass from the position in the wearer's mouth to the central area 90 of the mouthguard 100, so that air can flow to the wearer's throat. The shape and other desired shapes may be used.

  The innovative point also includes at least one breathing cavity 12 extending from the upper surface 134 to the body portion 132 of the first inner wall 130 and extending through the lateral thickness T3 of the first inner wall 130. (FIG. 3) is formed on the first inner wall portion 130 of the first tooth tray portion 110, and further extends from the upper surface 164 to the body portion 160 of the second inner wall portion 160, and on the second inner wall portion 160. At least one breathing cavity 22 (FIG. 3) extending through the transverse thickness T6 is formed in the second inner wall 160 of the second tooth tray section 140 so that the air passage defines the breathing cavity. Passing through is formed into the central region 90 of the mouthguard 100 so that air flows to the wearer's throat. Although at least one breathing cavity 12, 22 is shown in the first and second inner walls, it is also possible to provide a plurality of breathing cavities in the first inner wall 130 and the second inner wall 160. And will be understood to be within range. Each air cavity 12 and / or 22 has a generally “V” shape that allows air to pass from a position in the wearer's mouth to the central area 90 of the mouthguard 100, so that air can flow to the wearer's throat, A “U” shape or any other desired shape may be used.

  Further, this innovative point is that at least one breathing cavity 32 (FIG. 3) extends from the top surface 194 to the intermediate inner wall 190 and extends through the thickness T9 of the intermediate inner wall 190 to the intermediate tooth tray portion. 170 in the middle inner wall portion 180 of the air passageway from the outside through the breathing cavity 32 of the middle inner wall portion 190 in the wearer's mouth to the central region of the mouth guard 100. It passes through the breathing cavity 30 of the intermediate outer wall 180 and is formed into the central area 90 of the mouth guard 100 so that air flows to the wearer's throat. Although at least one breathing cavity 32 is shown in the intermediate inner wall 190, it will be appreciated that it is within the spirit and scope of the present invention to provide a plurality of breathing cavities in the intermediate inner wall 190. Each breathing cavity 32 has a generally “V” shape, “U” shape that allows air to pass from a position in the wearer's mouth to the central region 90 of the mouthguard 100 so that air can flow to the wearer's throat. The shape and other desired shapes may be used.

  The present invention provides at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes, that extend through the first outer wall 120 of the first tooth tray 110 through the lateral thickness T2 of the first outer wall 120. 14A, 14B, 14C (FIG. 4B, FIG. 5) are formed and extended to the second outer wall 150 of the second tooth tray 140 through the lateral thickness T5 of the second outer wall 150 At least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 24A, 24B, 24C (FIGS. 4A, 5), whereby the air passageway is first from the outside of the mouth guard 100 in the wearer's mouth. And through a plurality of breathing holes in the second outer wall 120 and 150 and formed into the central region 90 of the mouthguard 100 so that air can flow to the wearer's throat. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  In the present invention, at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 34A, 34B, 34C (extending through the intermediate outer wall 180 of the intermediate tooth tray 170 through the lateral thickness T8 of the intermediate outer wall 180) are provided. 1, 2, and 5), whereby the air passage passes from the outside of the mouth guard 100 in the wearer's mouth through a plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate outer wall 180, and the mouth guard 100 Is formed into a central area 90, so that air can flow to the wearer's throat. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  The present invention also provides that the first inner wall portion 130 of the first tooth tray portion 110 extends through the lateral thickness T3 of the first inner wall portion 130 and has at least one, preferably a plurality of breaths. Holes 16A, 16B, and 16C (FIGS. 1 and 5) are formed, and the second inner wall portion 160 of the second tooth tray portion 140 passes through the lateral thickness T6 of the second inner wall portion 160. Forming at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 26A, 26B, 26C (FIG. 5) that extend, whereby a plurality of air passages are located in the first and second inner walls 130 and 160. It passes through the breathing hole and is formed into the central area 90 of the mouth guard 100 so that air can flow to the wearer's throat. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  In the present invention, at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 36A, 36B, 36C (extending through the intermediate inner wall 190 of the intermediate tooth tray 170 through the lateral thickness T9 of the intermediate inner wall 190 are provided. 3 and 5), whereby an air passage is formed through the plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate inner wall 190 and into the central area 90 of the mouth guard 100, so that the air is worn Can flow to the throat of a person. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  The present invention also includes at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 18A, extending through the thickness T1 of the first lateral wall 112 to the first lateral wall 112 of the first tooth tray 110. 18B, 18C (FIGS. 1 and 5), and extending to the second lateral wall portion 142 of the second tooth tray portion 140 through the thickness T4 of the second lateral wall portion 142, Preferably, a plurality of breathing holes 28A, 28B, 28C (FIGS. 1 and 5) are formed so that the air passageway extends from the outside of the mouth guard 110 to the first and second lateral walls 112 and 142. It passes through a plurality of breathing holes and is formed into a central area 90 of the mouth guard 100. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  In the present invention, at least one, preferably a plurality of breathing holes 38A, 38B, 38C (extending through the intermediate lateral wall 172 of the intermediate tooth tray 170 through the lateral thickness T7 of the intermediate lateral wall 172). 1, 5), whereby an air passage is formed through the plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate lateral wall 172. The breathing hole may be circular, oval, or any other desired shape.

  Although the breathing hole has been described above, it may be a breathing opening. Therefore, breathing holes 14A, 14B, 14C, 18A, 18B, 18C, 16A, 16B, 16C, 24A, 24B, 24C, 28A, 28B, 28C, 26A, 26B, 26C, 34A, 34B, 34C, 38A, 38B, 38C, 36A, 36B, and 36C may be described as breathing openings or air passage means.

  An innovative aspect of the present invention is the formation of breathing cavities or holes (openings) at various locations on the mouthguard 100 so that the wearer can breathe through the breathing cavities or holes (openings). . The mouth guard is held in the mouth with the teeth in between, but the breathing cavities or openings in the mouth guard body at various locations allow the wearer to breathe while wearing the mouth guard Can be removed during the game.

  The present invention is to form a desired combination of breathing cavities and breathing holes in the outer, inner and lateral bottom walls of the mouthguard. It will be appreciated that the mouth guard need not have an inner wall as long as it has an outer wall and a lateral bottom wall. It is within the concept and scope of the present invention to provide a breathing cavity and a breathing opening (hole) at some position in some part of the mouth guard body.

  The present invention has a significant effect over the prior art that does not incorporate a respiratory cavity. Illustratively, during a football game, after each play, the player removes the mouth guard to breathe through the mouth. In one design, the mouth guard is attached to the helmet, which creates a problem when the helmet is knocked off. If the mouth guard is loosely designed, the player must hold the mouse by hand or accept it in a helmet. In either case, it is unsanitary, and when the player tries to hold the mouse card in the mouth, bacteria etc. will enter the mouth. Once the breathing hole has been formed, the player can place a mouth guard in his mouth after play is finished. The ability of the player to breathe through the mouth allows the player to play better during the competition.

  The mouth guard of the present invention can be integrally molded with a strong material such as rubber, resin, polyvinyl chloride, and other synthetic plastics.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited by the specific shapes, combinations, specific embodiments, and specific uses described above, and is disclosed herein for the operation of the apparatus and method (everything the present invention can be implemented and operated on). However, various modifications and corrections can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100 mouth guard
110 First tooth tray
140 Second tooth tray
170 Middle tooth tray
112 First lateral wall
120 First outer wall
130 First inner wall
142 Second side wall
150 Second outer wall
160 Second inner wall
172 Middle horizontal wall
180 Middle outer wall
190 Middle inner wall
10, 12 Breathing cavity
20, 22 Breathing cavity
30, 32 Breathing cavity
14A, 14B, 14C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
16A, 16B, 16C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
18A, 18B, 18C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
24A, 24B, 24C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
26A, 26B, 26C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
28A, 28B, 28C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
34A, 34B, 34C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
36A, 36B, 36C Breathing hole (breathing opening)
38A, 38B, 38C Breathing hole (breathing opening)

Claims (27)

A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A first outer wall having a first outer wall and a main body extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the side of the first lateral wall to the inside; Part
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second inner wall having a second outer wall portion and a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the second lateral wall side to the inside. Part
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and A body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon; an intermediate inner wall portion having a lateral thickness from the intermediate lateral wall portion side to the inside;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. Located on the first outer wall of the first tooth tray, extends from the upper surface to the body of the first outer wall and extends to pass the lateral thickness of the first outer wall. At least one breathing cavity,
Located on the second outer wall portion of the second tooth tray portion, extending from the upper surface to the main body portion of the second outer wall portion and extending so as to pass through the lateral thickness of the second outer wall portion. At least one breathing cavity,
Have
A mouth guard, characterized in that an air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer through the breathing cavity to the central region of the mouth guard so that air flows to the wearer's throat. a. Further provided on the intermediate outer wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion, extending from the upper surface to the main body portion of the intermediate outer wall portion and extending so as to pass through a lateral thickness of the intermediate outer wall portion. And
A passage of air is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer through the breathing cavity of the intermediate outer wall portion into the central region of the mouth guard, and air flows to the wearer's throat. The mouth guard according to claim 2. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A first outer wall having a first outer wall and a main body extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the side of the first lateral wall to the inside; Part
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second inner wall having a second outer wall portion and a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the second lateral wall side to the inside. Part
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and A body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon; an intermediate inner wall portion having a lateral thickness from the intermediate lateral wall portion side to the inside;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. Located on the first inner wall of the first tooth tray, extends from the upper surface to the body of the first inner wall and extends to pass the lateral thickness of the first inner wall At least one breathing cavity,
Located on the second inner wall of the second tooth tray, extends from the upper surface to the body of the second inner wall and extends to pass the lateral thickness of the second inner wall At least one breathing cavity,
Have
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed through the breathing cavity to a central region of the mouth guard to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat. a. It further comprises at least one breathing cavity located on the intermediate inner wall of the intermediate tooth tray, extending from the upper surface to the body of the intermediate inner wall and extending to pass through the lateral thickness of the intermediate inner wall. And
4. A flow path of air into a central region of the mouth guard that passes through the breathing cavity of the intermediate inner wall is formed in the wearer's mouth so that air flows to the wearer's throat. The mouth guard as described in. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A first outer wall having a first outer wall and a main body extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the side of the first lateral wall to the inside; Part
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second inner wall having a second outer wall portion and a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the second lateral wall side to the inside. Part
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and A body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon; an intermediate inner wall portion having a lateral thickness from the intermediate lateral wall portion side to the inside;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes in a first outer wall portion of the first tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the first outer wall portion;
A plurality of breathing holes in a second outer wall portion of the second tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the second outer wall portion;
Have
An air passageway is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard passing through the plurality of breathing holes in the first and second outer walls, so that the air is in the throat of the wearer. A mouth guard characterized by flowing in the mouth. a. A plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate outer wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the intermediate outer wall portion;
Air is passed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard, passing through the plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate outer wall, so that air flows to the wearer's throat. The mouth guard according to claim 5. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A first outer wall having a first outer wall and a main body extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the side of the first lateral wall to the inside; Part
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second inner wall having a second outer wall portion and a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the second lateral wall side to the inside. Part
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and A body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon; an intermediate inner wall portion having a lateral thickness from the intermediate lateral wall portion side to the inside;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes in a first inner wall portion of the first tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the first inner wall portion;
A plurality of breathing holes in a second inner wall portion of the second tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the second inner wall portion;
Have
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage to the central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes in the first and second inner wall portions is formed, so that air flows to the wearer's throat. a. A plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate inner wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the intermediate inner wall portion;
The mouse according to claim 7, wherein an air passage is formed in a central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes of the intermediate inner wall portion, and air flows to the wearer's throat. guard.
The mouth guard according to claim 5, wherein A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a first outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion, and the first A first inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a second outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion, and the second A second inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, an intermediate outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion, and extends upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion, An intermediate inner wall having a body with an upper surface on top;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes in a first lateral wall portion of the first tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the first lateral wall portion;
A plurality of breathing holes in the second lateral wall portion of the second tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the second inner wall portion;
Have
An air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard passing through the plurality of breathing holes in the first and second lateral walls, and the air is directed to the wearer's throat. Mouth guard characterized by flowing. a. A plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate lateral wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion and extending through a lateral thickness of the intermediate lateral wall portion;
An air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes in the intermediate lateral wall to allow air to flow to the wearer's throat. The mouth guard according to claim 9. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A first outer wall having a first outer wall and a main body extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the side of the first lateral wall to the inside; Part
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second inner wall having a second outer wall portion and a main body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the second lateral wall side to the inside. Part
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and A body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon; an intermediate inner wall portion having a lateral thickness from the intermediate lateral wall portion side to the inside;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. At least one breathing cavity in at least one of the first outer wall portion of the first tooth tray portion or the second outer wall portion of the second tooth tray portion,
The breathing cavity when in the first outer wall extends from the top surface to the body of the first outer wall and extends to pass the lateral thickness of the first outer wall;
The breathing cavity when in the second outer wall extends from the top surface to the body of the second outer wall and extends to pass the lateral thickness of the second outer wall. The breathing cavity of
Have
A mouse characterized in that an air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer through the at least one breathing cavity to the central region of the mouth guard so that air flows to the wearer's throat. guard. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion, a main body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. One outer wall and a first inner wall having a body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall and having an upper surface thereon;
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside. A second outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon;
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion, a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon, and an intermediate outer wall portion having a lateral thickness from the outside to the inside, and An intermediate inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion and having an upper surface thereon;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes extending through a lateral thickness of at least one outer wall portion of the first tooth tray portion or the second tooth tray portion;
Have
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer through the breathing hole to the central region of the mouth guard so that air flows to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a first outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion, and the first A first inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a second outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion, and the second A second inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, an intermediate outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion, and extends upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion, An intermediate inner wall having a body with an upper surface on top;
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes in at least one of the first lateral wall portion of the first tooth tray portion or the second lateral wall portion of the second tooth tray portion;
The breathing hole when in the first lateral wall extends to pass through the lateral thickness of the first lateral wall;
The breathing hole when in the second lateral wall portion extends to pass the lateral thickness of the second lateral wall portion; and
Have
An air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes in the first or second lateral wall, so that the air is directed to the wearer's throat. Mouth guard characterized by flowing. A mouth guard that protects the row on the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protection part including a first tooth tray part, a second tooth tray part and an intermediate tooth tray part,
The first tooth tray portion has a first lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a first outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the first lateral wall portion, and the first A first inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The second tooth tray portion has a second lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, a second outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the second lateral wall portion, and the second A second inner wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the lateral wall portion of
The intermediate tooth tray portion has an intermediate lateral wall portion having a predetermined thickness from the inner surface to the outer surface, an intermediate outer wall portion having a body portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion, and an intermediate portion extending upward from the intermediate lateral wall portion. Has an inner wall,
When the three lateral walls are aligned, the three outer walls are aligned, and the three inner walls are aligned, and when the upper row of teeth is located in the mouth guard, the upper row of teeth is Abutting three aligned lateral walls, by the three aligned outer walls adjacent to the outer surface of the upper row of teeth, and by the three aligned inner walls adjacent to the inner surface of the upper row of teeth; Protected,
The three aligned inner walls surround the central area of the mouth guard leading to the wearer's throat;
Tooth protection part,
b. A plurality of breathing holes in an intermediate lateral wall portion of the intermediate tooth tray portion and extending through the thickness of the intermediate lateral wall portion;
Have
An air passage is formed from the outside of the mouth guard in the mouth of the wearer to the central region of the mouth guard that passes through the plurality of breathing holes of the intermediate lateral wall portion, and air flows to the wearer's throat. Mouth guard. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. A plurality of spaced apart breathing holes in the body portion;
Including
Each breathing hole extends from the upper surface of the main body part to a part of the side wall of the main body part, and an air passage is formed so that air can flow from the position into the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard featured. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. At least one breathing cavity in the body portion and extending from an upper surface of the body portion to a portion of the side wall of the body portion;
Including
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed so that air can flow from a position in the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. A plurality of spaced apart breathing openings extending through each side wall of the body portion;
Including
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed so that air can flow from a position in the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. A plurality of spaced apart breathing openings, each extending through the bottom wall of the body portion;
Including
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed so that air can flow from a position in the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. At least one breathing opening extending through the side wall of the body portion;
Including
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed so that air can flow from a position in the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. To protect the teeth, the body part to put the teeth,
b. At least one breathing opening extending through the bottom wall of the body portion;
Including
A mouth guard characterized in that an air passage is formed so that air can flow from a position in the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat. A mouth guard that protects the wearer's teeth,
a. A tooth protector having at least a horizontal wall portion aligned in the horizontal direction and an outer wall portion aligned substantially perpendicular to the horizontal wall portion;
b. Air passage means in at least a portion of the tooth protector so that air can flow from the wearer's mouth to the wearer's throat;
A mouth guard characterized by containing.   22. A mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises a plurality of spaced apart openings extending through the horizontally aligned lateral walls.   22. A mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises at least one opening extending through the horizontally aligned lateral walls.   23. A mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises a plurality of spaced apart openings extending through the outer wall.   The mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises at least one opening extending through the outer wall.   The mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises a plurality of spaced cavities from an upper surface of the outer wall portion to a portion of the outer wall portion.   The mouth guard according to claim 21, wherein the air passage means comprises at least one cavity from an upper surface of the outer wall portion to a portion of the outer wall portion.

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