Farrand Cory Robson

US Patent:

20060078840, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/962004

Inventors:

Farrand Robson - Tacoma WA, US

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433006000

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for addressing specific physiological symptoms through distinct combinations of jaw alignment, tongue and teeth interaction is described. A dental orthotic comprising a mandibular orthotic conforming to an user's mandibular dentition used for advancing a jaw of an user forward includes a plurality of contours for adjusting the tongue/teeth interaction, and may also include extensions for positioning the user's tongue. The plurality of contours are designed and applied to specific locations on the orthotic and extensions to promote a desired response for a specific physiological symptoms. The oral contours may include specific shapes such as protrusions, depressions, and grooves. The dental orthotic may also include a maxillary orthotic which is affixed to an upper surface of the mandibular orthotic. The contours change the shape of the mandibular orthotic as well as the dental shapes within the mouth, resulting in repositioning of the tongue and tissue of the throat, thereby improving the oral functions as well as relieving neuromuscular responses and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions.

US Patent:

20060110698, May 25, 2006

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246568

Inventors:

Farrand Robson - Tacoma WA, US

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433006000

Abstract:

A dental orthotic comprises a mandibular orthotic conforming to a user's mandibular dentition and including oral contours adapted for adjusting the user's tongue/tooth/mouth interaction, and may include extensions for positioning the user's tongue. The contours are designed and applied to specific locations on the orthotic and extensions of the orthotic to promote a desired tongue response for specific physiological symptoms. The contours change the shape of the mandibular orthotic as well as the dental shapes within the mouth, resulting in repositioning and/or reshaping of the tongue and tissue of the throat, thereby improving the oral functions as well as relieving neuromuscular responses and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions. The dental orthotic may include a maxillary orthotic that is fixed with respect to the mandibular orthotic.

US Patent:

20070224567, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Jan 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/651426

Inventors:

Farrand Robson - Tacoma WA, US

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433006000

Abstract:

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for treating oral functions are shown and described. An orthotic dental system for treating oral functions includes an upper dentition orthotic, a lower dentition orthotic, and an articulator system. The articulator system extends between the upper and lower dentition orthotics and can have at least one rigid connector pivotally coupled to the upper dentition orthotic and the lower dentition orthotic. A spacer can be positioned and configured to spatially separate the upper dentition orthotic and the lower dentition orthotic a desired minimum distance. The orthotic dental system can improve various types of oral functions.

US Patent:

57528225, May 19, 1998

Filed:

Mar 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/816414

Inventors:

Farrand C. Robson - Gig Harbor WA

International Classification:

A61C 300

US Classification:

433 6

Abstract:

An apparatus for relieving upper airway disorders and related problems is shown and described. A tongue positioning extension is provided on a dental orthotic, the extension being positioned under a user's tongue on either side of the user's mouth. The extension is configured to elevate a tongue of the user, the tongue resting on an upper surface of the extension. The extension has a sufficient depth to prevent the tongue from moving below the extension, but is sufficiently narrow to prevent the extension from impinging on the tissues of the floor of the mouth. An upper surface of the extension is convex and polished, and edges of the extension are rounded, to allow the tongue to move easily and comfortably to the upper surface. By elevating the tongue in this manner, restriction of the upper respiratory passages is relieved, resulting in a variety of benefits to the user.