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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 |
| 7938117 | Respiratory mask The present invention is a system for stiffening a portion of the perimeter of a respiratory mask that has a formable element disposed about its perimeter, thereby making the respiratory mask more comfortable to wear. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7915334 | Dual purpose receiver sheet A dual purpose receiver sheet suitable for use in both digital offset printing presses and xerographic (dry toner) printers and presses, is provided. The inventive receiver sheet employs a microporous toner receiving layer(s) prepared from fine particles in combinat... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7883777 | Solar energy shielding window film laminates The invention relates to solar energy shielding window film laminates exhibiting visual light transmittance in the range of 5 to 80% with minimum progressive fading or degradation of reflective quality wherein base polyester films have a layer of adhesive sandwiched... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878811 | Method and system for providing timely performance evaluations to medical students or trainees A method and system for providing performance evaluations, on a timely basis, to students or trainees, is provided. In one contemplated embodiment, the inventive method and system are used in health care training programs to form an information feedback loop whereby... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7860173 | Common field bus for data and energy transfer Data communication in an electrical system according to the present invention uses the time difference between two successive current or voltage pulses to represent different data values. The time differences (Δt9−Δt16) can assume more than two dif... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7823315 | Method and apparatus for easy connect stocks A method and apparatus are disclosed for substituting a different stock, or a different receiver assembly, in a long gun (e.g., a shotgun) without the use of tools by a user in the field. Applicants' preferred apparatus comprises: a long gun (e.g., an illustrated sh... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7797872 | Clamp for retail display of extra firearm barrel A display clamp, and related method, are disclosed for removably attaching a second, interchangeable barrel to a fully assembled long gun (i.e., a shotgun or rifle) for display purposes only, wherein the extra barrel's gas cylinder or lug is suspended from the long ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7738175 | Micro-optic security and image presentation system providing modulated appearance of an in-plane image A synthetic micro-optic system and security device is disclosed including an in-plane image formed of an array or pattern of image icons and an array of focusing elements, the system producing at least two different synthetic images whereby one synthetic image opera... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7703810 | Security device A security device that increases the number of design options available for a machine testable security feature formed in part from a light absorbing (e.g., magnetic) material, while more effectively hiding or concealing this material, is provided. The inventive sec... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7621463 | Fluid nozzle system using self-propelling toroidal vortices for long-range jet impact A fluid nozzle system (nicknamed the “RAP nozzle system”) is disclosed that combines a pulse flow device with a toroidal vortex generator to create a high momentum, self propelling jet for increasing long-range jet impact forces. In a preferred embodiment, the R... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7553080 | Grounded rotating anode x-ray tube housing An improved rotating anode x-ray tube housing is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment: a single cable, insulated with Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (“EPR”), has an extended Federal Standard terminal or plug mounted within an extended Federal Standard receptacle, a... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7549654 | Wheel-mounted wire rack system for shipping, storage, and delivery A wheel-mounted, heavy-duty wire rack system for shipping, storage, and delivery of environmental suits and other garments includes a multi-shelf wire rack mounted on a sturdy wheeled base. The base is a steel frame with four casters and a pair of forklift guides at... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7546946 | Multifunction, direct thermal recording material A multifunction, direct thermal recording material made up of a base support having opposing planar surfaces, at least one thermal layer formed on at least one such planar surface for displaying a digital photographic image, graphical, numerical or textual informati... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7467490 | Display clamp assembly for extra firearm barrels A display clamp assembly, and a related method, are disclosed for removably attaching a second barrel to a shotgun for display purposes, allowing a retail store (or a buyer) to display the firearm as a combination unit in a display case. The extra barrel is attached... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7421378 | Power signature diagnosing In a diagnosing method for an apparatus having movable mechanical components and a diagnosing device, an instantaneous total supply of power is measured and recorded as a function of time. A dynamic physical power-flow model of the driven apparatus is created. The m... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7374041 | Flexible storage device that fits over (or is adherable to a surface of) the lid of a portable compact disk player for receiving and storing compact disks and portable compact disk players employing same A flexible storage device that fits over, or is adherable to a surface of, the lid of a compact disk player for receiving and storing compact disks, as well as, portable compact disk players that employ such a flexible storage device, are provided. The inventive sto... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364399 | Wind power plant of cyclone type and method of obtaining energy from such A wind power plant having a tower open at the top and provided with a side inlet for the wind for generating a cyclone in the tower and a substantially horizontal turbine that has inlets through the base and an outlet to the center of the cyclone in the tower and th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7318914 | Chromium removal from leach liquors produced during high pressure acid leaching of lateritic ores A method is provided for the removal of chromium from leach liquors produced during high pressure leaching of laterite ores in an autoclave, by addition to the autoclave of carbon in a quantity of about 0.5%-1% by weight with reference to the total dry feed. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7300205 | Angio capable portable x-ray fluoroscopy unit with sliding C-arm and variable pivot An “Angio Capable Portable X-Ray Fluoroscopy Unit with Sliding C-Arm and Variable Pivot Point” is disclosed. It is a new Portable C-Arm x-ray system for fluoroscopy (e.g., angio fluoroscopy) that permits head-to-foot, or cranio-caudal, angulation without appreci... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7270043 | Powered lower bobbin feed system for deflector type rotary braiding machines A Powered Lower Bobbin Feed (“PLBF”) system is disclosed for improving the operation of deflector type rotary braiding machines, such as the Wardwell Rapid Braider. The PLBF eliminates or reduces the impulsive tension spikes set up by the deflection and feed pro... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7243951 | Durable security devices and security articles employing such devices Durable security devices that are resistant to chemical attack and mechanical degradation and security articles employing such devices, are provided. By way of the durable security device of the present invention, opposing longitudinal borders adjacent an informatio... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7217236 | Universal pneumatic ventricular assist device A pneumatic ventricular assist device (VAD) is disclosed for use in any circulatory support application including RVAD, LAVD, or BIVAD, trans-operative, short-term or long-term, tethered implantable or extracorporeal. In the preferred embodiment, the VAD consists of... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7187829 | Low smoke, low toxicity fiber optic cable A low smoke, low toxicity fiber optic cable that provides an intermediate surface that facilitates bonding to optical connectors such as LC connectors, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive cable exhibits improved dimensional stability by minimizing ... | 03/06/2007 |
| RE39490 | Security device having multiple security features and method of making same A security device having multiple security features is used with an item, such as a secure document, ticket, label or tag, to authenticate the item and/or encode data pertaining to the item. One example of the security device includes a carrier substrate, a metallic... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140771 | X-ray producing device with reduced shielding A method for reducing the amount of shielding used in radiation sources, as well as, an improved radiation source (e.g., an x-ray producing device), are provided. The inventive method involves placement of a radiation producing target at the end of a vacuum drift tu... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7129318 | RTM and RI processable polyimide resins Polyimide resins that are suitable for processing by resin transfer molding (RTM) and resin infusion (RI) methods at reduced processing temperatures are provided. The inventive RTM and RI processable polyimide resins exhibit melting at temperatures of less than abou... | 10/31/2006 |
| D529235 | Cookware handle holder | 09/26/2006 |
| 7110500 | Multiple energy x-ray source and inspection apparatus employing same A multiple energy x-ray source capable of rapidly generating and delivering x-rays in the form of successive pulses that alternate between at least two different energy levels, as well as a multiple energy x-ray inspection apparatus for inspecting moving objects tha... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104262 | Versatile hook for hanging and storing airguns A versatile book is disclosed for hanging pneumatically actuated devices (e.g., airguns or spray guns). In the preferred embodiment, the versatile hook comprises: a hook body having a base with an annular section that defines a through-space corresponding to the sha... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090916 | Paper product for use in sterilizing an area The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074176 | Air-pressure powered driver for pneumatic ventricular assist devices A driver for a pneumatic ventricular assist device (VAD) is powered by pressurized air, oxygen or any other gas commonly available in hospital rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms. The driver can provide both blood-ejecting pressure (systole) and blood-fi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7056969 | Ink jet recording material suitable for use in wide format printing applications An aqueous coating formulation for use in preparing ink jet recording materials is provided. The coating formulation, which employs porous pigments and/or metal oxide gels in combination with inorganic pigments (i.e., calcium carbonate and mixtures of calcium carbon... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055553 | Laminated hose construction having one or more intermediate metal barrier layers A laminated fluid transfer hose construction having one or more intermediate metal barrier layers is provided, as well as, a hose assembly employing the laminated hose construction and coupling means. The inventive hose construction demonstrates improved barrier pro... | 06/06/2006 |
| D521692 | Show blanket for horses | 05/23/2006 |
| 7049522 | Lightweight composite electrical conductors and cables incorporating same Lightweight composite electrical conductors made up of a plastic matrix or plastic core, a plurality of electrical conductors either embedded within the plastic matrix or circumferentially surrounding an outer surface of the plastic core, and at least one insulating... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033822 | Self-contained and streamlined methane and/or high purity hydrogen generation system A process for producing methane and/or high purity hydrogen from anaerobically decomposed organic materials as well as a methane and/or high purity hydrogen generation system that operates in accordance with this process, are provided. The inventive system, which is... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6986538 | Device for storing and carrying hole saws A device for storing and carrying hole saws comprises a stack pin and a retaining handle removably attachable to the stack pin. The stack pin has a widened “bun” or head at one end and a lateral keyhole slot near its other end. One end of the handle has a key-li... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6979779 | Square electrical outlet box with exterior clamp shelves for holding electrical cables A rapid mounting, “square” electrical outlet or junction box (4″ square, 4 11/16″ square, 2-gang, etc.) includes a back plate and four upstanding sidewalls attached to the back plate and defining a front opening. One or more of the sidewalls has a number of ... | 12/27/2005 |
| D512122 | Airgun handle and body | 11/29/2005 |
| 6970738 | Complex impedance spectrometer using parallel demodulation and digital conversion A spectrometer for measuring the complex impedance spectrum of tissue comprises: a multi-frequency excitation current generator; a demodulation signal generator; two identical amplification/demodulation circuits; an A/D converter; and a microprocessor for signal pro... | 11/29/2005 |
