Oral Appliance for Use with CPAP Headgear
Summary
The USPTO granted patent US12599740B2 to R.I.P., LLC on April 14, 2026, covering an oral appliance designed for use with nasal CPAP masks. Invented by Rob Veis, the patent contains 14 claims and includes an occlusal opening, interproximal protrusions for tooth retention, and a buccal wall to create an intraoral seal. The application was filed on March 8, 2021 (Application No. 17909722).
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The USPTO granted patent US12599740B2 to R.I.P., LLC for an oral appliance designed for use with nasal CPAP masks. The appliance features an occlusal opening between buccal and lingual portions of a dental tray, interproximal protrusions for tooth retention, and a buccal wall extending into the vestibule to create an intraoral seal. The patent contains 14 claims and was filed on March 8, 2021.
Manufacturers of medical devices, particularly those producing CPAP accessories or oral/dental appliances, should review this patent to assess potential overlap with existing or planned products. Companies may need to evaluate licensing requirements or design modifications to avoid infringement.
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Oral appliance for use with CPAP headgear
Grant US12599740B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
R.I.P., LLC
Inventors
Rob Veis
Abstract
An oral appliance for use by a subject while wearing a nasal CPAP mask having an occlusal opening between a buccal portion and a lingual portion of a dental tray which allows centric occlusion. The upper and lower receptacle portions of the tray have interproximal protrusions to provide intimate contact between the appliance and a user's teeth to assist in retaining the user's jaws in place and prevent them from opening. The appliance includes buccal wall which extends into the vestibule of the user's mouth to assist in creating an intraoral seal.
CPC Classifications
A61C 7/08 A61F 5/0006 A61F 5/566 A61M 2210/0637
Filing Date
2021-03-08
Application No.
17909722
Claims
14
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