US 2022/0088462 A1 · MOUTHGUARD ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A mouthguard assembly that includes a U-shaped body, a protective member, and a trough member. The body includes a posterior wall, an anterior wall, and a middle bite portion disposed between the posterior wall and the anterior wall. The posterior wall and the anterior wall extend from the middle bite portion to define a groove. The protective member is at least partially embedded within the body, if not completely embedded within the body. The protective member comprises a rigid material composition that provides added protection to a user of the mouthguard assembly and a degree of rigidity to the body. The trough member can be a cushioning member that cushions the force of an impact or a brace member that braces a user's teeth. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating the mouthguard assembly.

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Dependent claims

A mouthguard assembly comprising:

a U-shaped body comprising a posterior wall, an anterior wall, and a middle bite portion disposed between the posterior wall and the anterior wall, wherein the posterior wall and the anterior wall extend from the middle bite portion to define a groove;
a protective member at least partially embedded within the body, the protective member comprising a rigid material composition;
and
a trough member received in the groove of the body that defines a trough for receiving at least part of a dental arch.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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