#$%^&*AU2015101689B420160428.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a coupling device for use with a dental appliance, including a pivot mount adapted for attachment to a first splint with a generally forward facing axis with respect to the user of the dental appliance when in use； a fixed mount adapted for attachment to a second splint of the dental appliance； and a link arm coupled to the pivot mount for pivotal movement about said axis, the link arm extending transverse to said axis to engage with said fixed mount in a slideable coupling that allows a range of relative movement in said transverse dimension. The present invention also relates to a device for coupling first and second splints in a mandibular repositioning appliance, including: a pivot mount attached to the first splint with a generally forward facing axis with respect to the user of the appliance when in use； a fixed mount attached to the second splint； and a link arm coupled to the pivot mount for pivotal movement about said axis, the link arm extending transverse to said axis to engage with said fixed mount in a slideable coupling that allows a range of relative movement in said transverse dimension. The present invention further relates to a mandibular repositioning appliance, including: a first splint with a first connecting member attached to a side thereof； a second splint with a second connecting member attached to a side thereof； and a link arm coupled to the first connecting member for pivotal movement about a generally forward facing axis with respect to the appliance when in use, the link arm extending transverse to said axis to engage with said second connecting member in a slideable coupling that allows a range of relative movement in said transverse dimension. The present invention also relates to a coupling device for use with a dental appliance, including: a first connecting member supporting an elongate position adjustment me
