WISHBONE TETHER FOR MOUTHGUARD ASSEMBLIES

摘要

A wishbone tether (70) is provided for remote anchor attachment of the mouthguard assembly (60) which is worn by the user to protect the teeth, tongue, mouth and lips of the user. The wishbone tether (70) has a U-shaped portion (72) extending from the canine regions (41, 42) of the mouthguard (60) to permit clearance at the forward end (40) of the mouthguard (60) for the unhindered movement of the tongue and lips for clear speaking while wearing the mouthguard assembly (60). A tab remote connecting portion (78) extends forwardly from the U-shaped portion (72) having attachment means (80) for remote attachment of the wishbone tether (70) and mouthguard assembly (60) to a remote anchor (82) chosen from a group comprised of a helmet, a headgear, a face mask and an user's neck.