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27th November 2009 
ShockDoctor Innovative gum and teeth protection - leaders in the field!
A Innovative technology is the foundation for performance, comfort and protection. Shock Doctor develops technologies to protect athletes so they can achieve their maximum performance. Shock Doctor has grown from the unchallenged leader in mouthguard technology, to a leading sports protection brand, protecting athletes at all levels across all sports. Shock Doctor sell a full line of patented, technologically-advanced mouthguards, Shock Doctor manufactures more than 650 SKUs and offers a comprehensive line of innovative performance products, including core protective gear for hockey, football, baseball, lacrosse, martial arts and motorsports, as well as protective cups, supporters, compression shorts, and patented Powder Dry gear bags.
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Shock Doctor uses a patented technology process in it’s mouth guards, for the ultimate in impact protection. For instance:
• The Gel Max Integrated Lip Guard protects both upper and lower lips with a flexible, durable lip guard. It is also constructed of a high grade heavy duty rubber, that is shaped into an exoskeletal shock frame, which provides integrated jaw pads for maximum protection for teeth, jaw and brain.
• The Ultra STC mouth guard uses a super tight compression gel technology that custom molds to teeth for a comfortable fit. The Ultra STC’s lightweight profile fits closer and directs impact away from the vulnerable front teeth by using stronger triple rooted molars that stabilize and shield teeth. Also, when the Ultra STC guard is worn correctly it’s performance is enhanced as it positions the lower jaw down and forward, while positioning the tongue up onto the roof of the mouth allowing easier breathing and speaking.
• The Double Braces uses Shock Doctor’s “Insta–Fit” technology, which is a special Ortho channel that fits around both upper and lower teeth brace brackets, allowing adaptable tooth position as braces are adjusted. This prevents lacerations from occurring for people wearing braces. Shock Doctor’s Double Braces meets NFHS high school wrestling rules, which require full coverage of upper and lower brace brackets in all wrestling competitions. It’s also made of 100% medical grade silicone, making boiling un-necessary.
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2009 
Mueller No Glare Strips
http://www.muellersportsmed.com/index.htm.
I find this product really interesting because its such a simple design and its got research backing its performance. Apparently discovered in many years ago, the use of anti-glare solutons or materials reduces dazzle significantly. In a excerpt from the study, Mike Maloney President of Bjorksten Research Laboratory found:
"When we tested the adhesive backed strips, we found that they reduced the light entering the peripheral area of the eye by about 2.5%. Since the eye black and the adhesive strips were applied in the same location and have about the same color and texture, it appears the advantage for the adhesive strips comes from the difficulty applying uniform amounts of eye black at the same location for each test.
We also tested adhesive backed strips that cover both the cheek and the bridge of the nose and found that they reduced the light entering the peripheral area of the eye by about 12%. The bridge of the nose is a larger reflective surface than the top of the cheek."
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2009
American Football gloves fitted with sensors to assist referees
Associate Professor Priya Narasimhan, of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Carnegie Mellon University, has developed sensor based glove and football technologies to aid referees in their decisions. In particular, the research group's key focus is the development of a "smart football" that can be tracked in real-time in 3D space and "smart gloves" to track ball contact time with players' hands.
It is hoped that the technology will not interfere with ball aerodynamics, feel or playability.
This is an apt technology which, with clever design, may be integrated into American Football with ease. As long as the technology does not interfere with or distract players. Already referees rely on video replay analysis from numerous angles. With this American Football technology, it may be possible to add another layer of certainity. Superbowl 43 was an amazing event with a classic ending. The final touchdown could have been ruled immediately if, for example, both of Holmes' feet were electronically instrumented to sound an alarm when in contact with the N-zone. More technologies will appear in an already advanced sport and lets hope theyh improve the game!!
