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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 |
| 8117768 | Anatomical footwear toepiece and method of manufacturing the same The present invention is an anatomical toepiece that is adapted for insertion into the footbed of a footwear article to provide increased comfort and control. The toepiece has a molded core comprising an anchoring flange for embedded attachment within the footbed of... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8058228 | Leptin peptide antagonists Disclosed herein are peptides comprising a leptin sequence and methods for their use in preventing ObR signaling in a leptin-responsive cell. A leptin peptide of the present invention binds to but does not activate ObR signaling in a leptin-responsive cell, thereby ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056515 | Method and device for the operation of a valve of the combustion chamber of a combustion engine, and a combustion engine A device for the operation of a valve (5) to the combustion chamber (6) of a combustion engine, wherein the combustion engine comprises a cylinder, a piston (3) displacably arranged in the cylinder (2), and a combustion chamber (6)... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043805 | Detection of high grade dysplasia in cervical cells Methods of using probes and probe sets for the detection of high grade dysplasia and carcinoma in cervical cells are described. Methods of the invention include hybridizing one or more chromosomal probes to a biological sample obtained from a subject and detecting t... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042849 | Device and method for lifting a pool skimmer basket The present invention is directed to a skimmer basket lifting tool that enables a user to engage and remove a skimmer basket for cleaning without having to contact the debris accumulated within the basket. The skimmer basket lifting tool comprises a lifting handle w... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034577 | Methods and probes for detecting esophageal cancer Probe sets and methods of using probes and probe sets for selectively detecting high grade dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma or low grade dysplasia from biologic samples are described. Methods of the invention include contacting a biological sample obtained fr... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8022229 | Process for the preparation of alkyl 5-(dicarboximido) levulinate and alkyl 4-oxo-pentenoate A method of manufacturing esters of dicarboxyimidolevulinic acid and alkyl trans-4-oxo-2-pentenoate. This method includes two reaction steps, wherein the first step of said two reaction steps is a bromination of alkyl-levulinate, to obtain alkyl-(3 and 5)-bromolevul... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7998678 | Methods for the detection of lung cancer Probe sets and methods of using probes and probe sets for the detection of cancer are described. Methods for detecting cancer that include hybridizing a set of chromosomal probes to a biological sample obtained from a patient, and identifying if cancer cells are pre... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7975402 | Nozzle insert for a Yankee impingement hood The present invention includes a nozzle insert for use in a drying machine of the type used in paper web drying. The nozzle insert of the present invention includes at least one intake having a central portion, wherein a pair of center vanes is disposed for directin... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7968527 | Inhibition of FGF signaling Methods and compositions for inhibiting FGF signaling are described. Methods of the invention include contacting an FGF-responsive cell with exogenous heparan sulfate 6-O endosulfatase (Sulf1) in an amount effective to modify endogenous heparan sulfate, thereby inhi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959526 | Golf ball position marking device and method of use A golf ball position marking device enables a user to reliably and unobtrusively mark the position of a golf ball on a putting green. The golf ball position marking device comprises a putting green contact surface, a marker material dispensing port, a marker materia... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7958645 | Universal framing square The Chappell Universal Square™ solves the problems associated with standard framing squares and provides a dynamic framing square bearing novel indicia and a novel arrangement of same for direct application to framing members during construction of complicated fra... | 06/14/2011 |
| D638624 | Curved bi-fold front pocket wallet | 05/31/2011 |
| 7945472 | Business management tool The present invention includes a business management tool that is configured to receive and process both first and second data sources for planning, performance and forecasting purposes. The business management tool of the present invention is further configured to ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935350 | Ii-key/Her-2/neu hybrid cancer vaccine Provided are methods and compositions for treating cancer in humans, the cancer being characterized by expression of Her-2/neu. The methods involve vaccinating a patient with an Ii-Key/MHC class II hybrid construct and thereby stimulating an immune response to the n... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927801 | Nucleic acid probes and methods for detecting parasites This invention relates to novel nucleic acid probes and methods for detecting Plasmodium parasites as well as detecting different Plasmodium parasites selectively from one another. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7906626 | Immunological control of β-amyloid levels in vivo Disclosed are bispecific antibodies comprising a first antibody binding specificity which confers the ability of the bispecific antibody to cross the blood-brain barrier, and a second antibody specificity conferring the ability of the bispecific antibody to bind to ... | 03/15/2011 |
| D634440 | Container portion of a test strip unit | 03/15/2011 |
| 7902687 | Submersible turbine-generator unit for ocean and tidal currents A submersible turbine-generator unit includes two or more turbines mounted on a common shaft with a generator therebetween. Each such turbine is capable of providing relatively low-speed, unidirectional rotation under a reversible ultra low head pressure and/or low ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7867725 | Monoclonal antibodies against osteopontin The present invention relates to reagents and methods for the detection of osteopontin fragments and distinguishing them from each other and from the full-length osteopontin protein. The present invention also relates to assays for the determination of the presence ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862434 | Multi-sensor system for counting and identifying objects in close proximity A system for counting and identifying a plurality of gaming chips having a programmable RFID device embedded therein. The programmable RFID device having unique authentication data disposed therein. The system includes a tray structure defining a plurality of predet... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7861437 | System and method for mixing distinct air streams The present invention relates to novel dryer systems that incorporate two-stage processes for heating air for drying a traveling web. The present invention is operable within a drying system having a drying hood containing a dryer. The drying hood receives heated ai... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7849596 | High efficiency turbine and method of making the same The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a turbine blade. The method comprises selecting a pipe having a specific inner diameter, length and wall thickness, cutting the pipe along a spiral trajectory to produce a coil, securing the coil, and sh... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7838718 | Device for laceration or incision closure The disclosed two-component device includes a first component comprising a first adhesive-backed anchoring member and one or more first connecting members, produced separately from the first adhesive-backed anchoring member. The first connecting member is attached t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7810271 | Modular rifle systems and methods In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver, and a coupling mechanism. The lower receiver assembly that can be separated into a lower receiver portion and a magazine well portion. The coupling mechanism is configured to rele... | 10/12/2010 |
| RE41563 | Radio frequency identification tag and method of making the same The present invention describes a process for manufacture of RFID tags. The RFID tag of the present invention includes a substrate, an antenna, and a die positioning structure disposed on the substrate that is cast and cured specifically for receiving a silicon die ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7749966 | Immunological modulation of insulin-like growth factor 1 for cancer prevention/treatment and prolonging longevity Provided is a simple and safe immunization procedure to reduce cancer incidence and increase longevity by modulating IGF-1 levels in the body. Described are cancer preventive vaccines and methods that elicit circulating antibodies specific to insulin-like growth fac... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7736910 | One-step production of gold sols The present invention comprises novel “one-step” methods for the production of gold sol and gold sol conjugates. The methods disclosed herein produce gold sol and colloidal gold conjugates with product with yields on the order of about 20 ODs. Since current meth... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716632 | Automated software robot generator A system and a method for using a computer program to automate the process of searching and or retrieving data from a particular data pool for introduction to a user is provided. More specifically, a program is used that may robotically manipulate existing web sites... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7709271 | Method and device for immunoassay The present invention relates to a method and a device for determining a concentration of a biological active substance in a sample by the means of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The device comprises a solid support within a tubing for binding an immu... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7709216 | Methods for preventing or reducing ischemia/reperfusion induced myocardial cell death Provided herein are methods relating to inhibition of PUMA function for preventing or reducing myocardial cell death. A method for preventing or reducing ischemia/reperfusion induced myocardial cell death in a human is provided as are methods for identifying pharmac... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7704946 | Reversible inhibition of pyramidal gap junction activity The present invention relates to a novel method of inhibiting gap junction-mediated signaling in pyramid cells. Pyramidal gap junctions are quickly and reversibly inhibited by beta-amyloid or biologically active fragments thereof. The present invention also relates ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7653509 | Probability state models The present invention provides a method of analyzing multidimensional data using a computer as well as methods of displaying multidimensional data to a user for further analysis. The present invention provides for a method and system for state model Fitting. The sys... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7632393 | Total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer The invention disclosed is a total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer comprised of an electrochemical cell comprising a diamond-film electrode (2) doped with boron or other conductivity including material. The diamond-film electrode is the working electrode and ca... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7612043 | Method of reducing or inhibiting ObR signaling using a leptin antagonist consisting of SEQ id No: 2 Disclosed herein are peptides comprising a leptin sequence and methods for their use in preventing ObR signaling in a leptin-responsive cell. A leptin peptide of the present invention binds to but does not activate ObR signaling in a leptin-responsive cell, thereby ... | 11/03/2009 |
| D602693 | Car pocket bag | 10/27/2009 |
| 7594581 | Collapsible container The present invention includes a collapsible container defined by a continuous rigid structure and an interior liner that is uniformly affixed thereto. The continuous rigid structure is preferably four-sided such that it defines four continuous surfaces of a cube. T... | 09/29/2009 |
| D599536 | Toepiece | 09/08/2009 |
| 7563941 | Modular wound dressing system Disclosed is a carrier-delivered dressing comprising a conformable film having first and second surfaces and a continuous outer perimeter. The conformable film includes a continuous strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the first surface along a generally... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7558562 | System for storing and supplying wireless contacts information A computer-based system for gathering, storing and transmitting contact information for wireless communication devices. The system includes a network station for compiling contact information received from wireless communication service providers. The compiled infor... | 07/07/2009 |
