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Mouthguard made at least partially from an edible candy
A mouthguard includes a U-shaped upper bite plate which removably fits over upper teeth of a person, with the entire upper bite plate being made from a soft, deformable and edible gummi candy.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6528449 | Three coordinate aluminum catalyst activator composition Catalyst compositions useful for olefin polymerizations comprising a Group 3-10 metal complex and a compound corresponding to the formula: AlArf Q1 Q2, or a dimer, adduct, or mixture thereof and further mixtures with alumi... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6220743 | Processes and materials selection knowledge-based system A computer implemented knowledge-based system for the selection of materials and/or fabrication processes for a durable goods application. The system consists of a graphical user interface, an expert system shell and a models and data base program. The sy... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6153776 | Bimetallic complexes and polymerization catalysts therefrom Group 3-6 or Lanthanide metal complexes possessing two metal centers, catalysts derived therefrom by combining the same with strong Lewis acids, Bronsted acid salts, salts containing a cationic oxidizing agent or subjected to bulk electrolysis in the pres... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6013251 | Narrow poly-and-mono-dispersed anionic oligomers, and their uses, formulations and processes The narrow poly- or mono-dispersed oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a recurring unit of from 3 to 50. These oligomers are water-soluble, preferably have a rigid backbone, have recurring unit... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5986044 | Narrow poly- and mono-dispersed anionic oligomers The narrow poly- or mono-dispersed oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a recurring unit of from 3 to 50. These oligomers are water-soluble, preferably have a rigid backbone, have recurring unit... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5728731 | Anti-herpes virus and cytomegalovirus polyamide oligomers The oligomers of the present invention are polyamides having a number average molecular weight of | 03/17/1998 |
| 5728874 | Anti-HIV achiral polyurea oligomers, a process for creating them, formulations using them, and their use in the treatment of AIDS The present invention relates to achiral polyurea oligomers, their uses and formulations as anti-HIV pharmaceuticals and to a process for the preparation of narrow mono- and polydispersed oligomers as an emodiment of the invention. The achiral oligomers a... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5606108 | Process for preparing anionic polycarbonate and polyester oligomers having useful antiviral properties The preferred oligomers of the present invention are polyureas having a number average molecular weight of | 02/25/1997 |
| 5581468 | System and method for modeling plastic molding and molding parts incorporating the same A system and method for simulating LCM mold filling utilizes at least one processor, suitable RAM and storage memory, input means, display means, and logic for simulating the injection of resin into a mold cavity containing a preform based upon mold cavit... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5574091 | Aqueous dispersions of olefin copolymers Artificial latexes that are film-forming at room temperature can be prepared from a copolymer of ethylene and a C3 -C20 alpha olefin. The copolymer preferably contains no polar substituents, which are generally necessary to make usef... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5554777 | Catalyst for the preparation of linear carbon monoxide/alpha-olefin copolymers Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex containing palladium, a mono-, di-, or tridendate ligand, and an anion are disclosed. The novel catalyst compositions can be used in a process for polymerizing carbon monoxide and ... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5547992 | Anti-herpes virus and cytomegalovirus polycarbonate oligomers The oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a number average molecular weight of | 08/20/1996 |
| 5512177 | Narrow poly- and mono-dispersed anoinic oligomers, and their uses, formulations and process The narrow poly- or mono-dispersed oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a recurring unit of from 3 to 50. These oligomers are water-soluble, preferably have a rigid backbone, have recurring unit... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5391317 | Process for preparing a polyurethane foam in the presence of a hydrocarbon blowing agent This disclosure relates to polyisocyanate-based foams, particularly to polyurethane or polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foam prepared in the presence of a certain blowing agent. The blowing agent, based on total amounts of a) and b), consists of: (a) from ab... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5266660 | Curable compositions containing mesogenic epoxy compounds and cured products thereof Compositions comprising epoxy resins containing one or more rodlike mesogenic moieties per molecule are cured with curing agents which will normally cure epoxy resins. These curable compositions can be oriented by the application of an electric field, mag... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5073637 | Preparation of 2,3-difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine 2,3-Difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is prepared by contacting a 2,3-dihalo-5-(trifluoromethyl) pyridine with an effective amount of KF or CsF in a polar aprotic solvent (diluent) at an elevated temperature under substantially anhydrous conditions wit... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5046538 | Mixing valve nozzle A mixing valve nozzle for homogeneously mixing two fluid streams and dispensing a predetermined quantity of fluid into a container, the mixing valve having a housing with a centrally disposed valve stem, an inlet port, an outlet port and a second inlet po... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4957817 | Film, fiber, and microporous membranes of poly(etheretherketone)dissolved in high boiling point polar organic solvents High boiling point polar organic solvent are useful solvents for poly(etheretherketone)-type polymers (PEEK). Solutions of PEEK may be used to form PEEK articles such as film, microporous sheet membrane, fiber and microporous hollow fibers. The microporou... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4904093 | Gussetted plastic bags having relief seals and method of making same A disposable or reusable and reclosable gussetted plastic bag capable of being compactly stored as a food container in freezers, yet capable of standing with an upright spout in a microwave oven for non-spill thawing and cooking of food contained in the b... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4618630 | Organic polymer composition containing an antistatic agent comprising a nonvolatile ionizable metal salt and a salt or ester of a carboxylic acid An antistatic additive for polymers, particularly polyurethanes is disclosed comprising an ionizable metal salt and an enhancer comprising a non-ionizable salt or ester of an organic acid.... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4519924 | Lithium stearate aluminate as lubricant additive Crystalline lithium stearate aluminate improves the coefficient of friction, the antiwear properties and the extreme pressure properties of lubricating fluids.... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4435459 | Carpet backed with fire suppressant polyurethane composition A fire suppressant composition is provided for particular use in polyurethane backed carpets for airplanes which suppressant comprises a combination of (1) an organic filler composition comprising (a) a hydrated alumina compound, (b) a hydrated zinc borat... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4433148 | Heterocyclic substituted triazol-3-ol compounds Compounds are prepared which correspond to the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a nitrogen containing heterocyclic radical corresponding to one of the formulae ##STR2## each X independently represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, nitro, alkyl of ... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4432408 | Method and compressed vermicular expanded graphite apparatus for heat exchanging Method of and apparatus for exchanging heat between two fluids wherein a core member is composed essentially of vermicular expanded graphite which has been compressed primarily along one axis and heat is exchanged in the core member between the two fluids... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4430097 | Lithium aluminates for separating hydrocarbons Particles of crystalline LiX.multidot.2Al(OH)3 .multidot.nH2 O, where X is a monovalent, divalent, or trivalent anion, especially chlorine, are useful in separating hydrocarbons according to boiling point ranges.... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4430311 | Alumina compounds in ion exchange resins Formation of hydrous alumina in the reticules of a weak-base anion exchange resin, wherein AlCl3 has been precipitated as hydrous alumina by reaction with ammonia, is improved by employing a subsequent treatment with HCl or with NH4 ... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4428805 | Electrodes for oxygen manufacture Electroconductive substrates for use as oxygen electrodes are coated with an optional interface layer and then with cobalt oxide spinels conforming substantially to the empirical formula where M represents at least one metal from the Groups IB, IIA, IIB, where... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4429125 | Phosphorus esters of 5-pyrimidinols Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 8 carbons; alkylthiomethyl, alkylsulfinylmethyl or alkylsulfonylmethyl wherein alkyl contains 1 to 4 carbons; phenyl; phenylthio; alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl w... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4427813 | Polycarbonate containing a bis(cyclic phosphate) as a thermal stabilizer A polycarbonate such as a bisphenol-A homopolycarbonate containing a small amount of an aromatic bis(cyclic phosphate) such as 2,2'-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(4,1-phenyleneoxy-2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis(5,5- dimethyl-2,2'-dioxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane) exhibits... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4423206 | Vicinal alkylene oxide polymerization A polymerization process for vicinal alkylene oxides and a catalyst for said polymerization process where the catalyst comprises a composition prepared by contacting an alkyl aluminum compound with an organic nitrogen base compound selected from secondary... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4419299 | Phosphonopolyester oligomers Phosphonopolyester oligomers are prepared from hydroxyalkylated 2,2',-bis(3-allylphenyl-4-hydroxy) alkanes and phosphonyl dihalides. The oligomers are useful in the preparation of polyester resins, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4417969 | Sulfonic acid electrolytic cell membranes An improved polymer for use as an ion exchange membrane in an electrolytic cell wherein the polymer has pendant chains containing sulfonic acid ion exchange groups and has an equivalent weight of between about 800 and about 1500. The polymers have a hydra... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4416937 | Polymer blends and laminates and adhesive films prepared therefrom Polymer blends are provided which are characterized by good processability on conventional extrusion equipment to provide films having excellent adhesion to various substrates while still exhibiting good non-blocking properties during film manufacture, st... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4415502 | Polycarbonate type nonionic surfactants Polycarbonate type nonionic surfactant compositions comprising monohydroxy alcohols capped with polycarbonate groups. More specifically, the surfactant compositions comprise aliphatic, nonaromatic cycloaliphatic or aromatic alcohols which have been capped... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4415707 | Processing modifier for polyolefins The use of polyvinyloctadecyl ethers as a processing modifier in the extrusion of polyolefin resins leads to a smoother surface of the extruded resin. Other beneficial effects include improved values of such important resin characteristics as tensile stre... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4415463 | Preparation of viscosifiers for zinc salt workover and completion brines Viscosifiers for addition to high zinc salt brines, used as oil well workover and completion fluids, are prepared from natural polysaccharide gums by treatment with a basic nitrogen reagent, such as a quaternary ammonium compound, hexamethylene tetramine,... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4410596 | Process for preparing epoxy resins having improved physical properties when cured Epoxy resins having improved properties are prepared by reacting an epoxy resin with a dihydric phenol in the presence of a sufficient quantity of a phosphonium catalyst such that the product resulting from reacting a mixture of the catalyst, epoxy resin ... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4409227 | 4-(((Heterocyclo)thio)methyl)benzoic acids, esters and amides and their pharmaceutical use 4-(((Heterocyclo)thio)methyl)benzoic acids, esters, amides and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof having hypoglycemic activity in mammals, including a method of use and pharmaceutically-acceptable compositions.... | 10/11/1983 |
| 4406805 | Hydrated MgCl2 reversible phase change compositions A reversible liquid/solid phase change composition comprising hydrated MgCl2 and one or more of Ba(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, CaO, SrCO3, BaO, Ca(OH)2, Mg(OH)2, MgO, Na3 AlF6 or CaC | 09/27/1983 |
| 4402846 | Hydrated Mg(NO3)2 /MgCl2 reversible phase change compositions A reversible liquid/solid phase change composition comprising hydrated Mg(NO3)2 /MgCl2, and one or more of Sr(OH)2, Ca(OH)2, CaO or BaO, added to the composition in an effective amount to suppress sup... | 09/06/1983 |
