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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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| 20120082794 | Selenium/Group 1b/Group 3a ink and methods of making and using same A selenium/Group 1b/Group 3a ink is provided, comprising, as initial components: (a) a selenium/Group 1b/Group 3a system which comprises a combination of, as initial components: a selenium; an organic chalcogenide component: comprising at least one organic chalcogenide ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120034488 | SURFACE TREATED STEEL SHEETS WITH CORROSION INHIBITOR FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME A surface-treated steel sheet having a Co layer, wherein oxidation of the surface is prevented without deteriorating characteristics such as electrical conductivity. A surface-treated steel sheet which is provided with a Co layer on the surface is immersed in an antirus... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120027940 | PROTECTION COATINGS, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND USE THEREOF A protection coating, a manufacturing method and a use thereof are provided. The manufacturing method includes (1) mixing tetraethyl orthosilicate with acrylic silane and evenly stirring at room temperature for 0.5-1.5 hours, so as to obtain an inorganic mixture; (2) mi... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120027939 | NANOCOMPOSITE COATING AND THE METHOD OF COATING THEREOF A nanocomposite coating and a method of coating for protecting a product with the nanocomposite coating are presented. Firstly, the nanocomposite coating is prepared, wherein the nanocomposite coating is formed by mixing 22.5˜49.5% nanometer inorganic oxide gel made by... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110311757 | SOIL REPELLENCY AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS, SOIL REPELLANT SOFT ARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle component... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110305911 | ARTICLE HAVING ANTIFOULING PROPERTIES AND INTENDED TO BE USED IN AQUATIC APPLICATIONS, PARTICULARLY MARINE APPLICATIONS The present invention relates to an article having antifouling properties and intended to be used in aquatic applications, particularly marine applications, and to a method for slowing down the growth of aquatic organisms on submersible or semi-submersible structures.... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110296627 | METHOD OF TREATING FABRIC IN A CLOTHES DRYER WITH A WATER-ACTIVATED DRYER SHEET A method of treating fabric in a rotary clothes dryer is provided in which a substantially non-ionic liquid fabric treating composition is applied to a non-woven substrate, dried on the substrate to form a water-activated dryer sheet and then transferred during the cour... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110294151 | Fluorescently Labeled Calcium Phosphate Surfaces Described herein are substrates composed of a base coated with a fluorophore-labeled calcium phosphate coating. The substrates are useful in culturing and studying the activity of a variety of cells. The substrates described herein can be used for both solution- and ima... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110293943 | FLUOROPOLYMER ADDITIVE FOR COATINGS This invention relates to a composition comprising a solvent-based fluoropolymer and its use as a coating additive, and a coating composition comprising the fluoropolymer. The coating composition comprising the solvent-based fluoropolymer provides desirable properties i... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110287060 | ERYTHRITOL-BASED HARD COATINGS The present invention relates to a coated product comprising a core and a hard coating surrounding the core, wherein the hard coating is composed of at least one coating layer, which comprises erythritol and one or more crystallization modifiers, a process for preparing... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110287549 | TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR BASED ON THIOALKYL AND THIOARYL SUBSTITUTED SPIROAROMATICS The present invention relates to photochromic spiropyrans as active ingredients of Time-Temperature Indicators (TTIs), and to new spiropyrans per se. More particularly, the invention provides TTIs on the base of photochromic spiropyrans comprising alkylsulfanyl/arylsulf... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110275260 | POLYSACCHARIDE CONTAINING COMPOSITION USEFEULL IN FORMING PROTECTIVE FILM ON SURFACES SELECTED FROM CONCRETE, METAL, STONE, GLASS, WOOD, CLOTH, TISSUE, WEAVE AND PAPER The present invention relates to a polysaccharide composition for protection of surfaces comprising an aqueous solution of at least two components, the first component (A) being a high molecular weight polysaccharide or a mixture of high molecular weight polysaccharides... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110274844 | AGENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF TOP-COAT PAINT FILMS TO IMPART STAIN RESISTANCE AND A METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF TOP-COAT PAINT FILMS TO IMPART STAIN-RESISTANCE An agent for imparting stain resistance to a top-coat paint film that has (a) from 3 to 10 mass % of a compound represented by Formula (1) or a partial hydrolysis condensate thereof, wherein Formula (1) is R1—(OCH2CH2)n—Oâ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110250359 | PROTECTIVE AQUEOUS TREATMENT FOR WOOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TREATMENT A multi-functional aqueous protective treatment for wood substrates. The treatment comprises an aqueous solution of a zirconyl compound and incorporated bio-active constituents, providing protection against bio-degradation of wood and against degradation of aesthetic va... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110239902 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LOW-K LAYER Discloses herein is a method of forming a low-k layer. The method includes the following steps. Tetraalkoxysilane, ethanol, tetraalkylammonium hydroxide and water are mixed in a molar ratio between 1:0.1:0.1:5 and 1:10:0.5:36 to form a first mixture. The first mixture i... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110243872 | CARBOHYDRATE TREATMENT FOR FRAGRANCED ARTICLES A carbohydrate treatment composition composing modified starches, preservatives, an incorporation factor and water The treatment composition may also preferably comprise a fragrance The composition may be used to coat a litter material substrate and also may be used in ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237488 | SOLVENT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING UNSATURATED FLUORINATED HYDROCARBONS This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising unsaturated fluorinated hydrocarbons. The invention further relates to use of said cleaning compositions in methods to clean, degrease, deflux, dewater, and deposit fluorolubricant. The invention further relates... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110220850 | Solutions Of Conductive Molecular Materials And Electromagnetic Absorbent Materials Produced From These Solutions A stable solution of molecular material includes a first type of organic or organometallic molecule and a second type of organic or organometallic molecule or of ion. The first type has groups allowing electron delocalization. The solution further includes a third type ... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110217470 | Preparation For Chemical Treatment Of Glass, Ceramic And Stone Surfaces The invention relates to a preparation for chemical treatment of glass, ceramic and stone surfaces consisting of esters of fatty acids, monomeric organo-silicon compounds and organic solvents. Glass, ceramic and stone surfaces treated with the invention show excellent h... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110195362 | RESIST UNDERLAYER FILM COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR FORMING RESIST UNDERLAYER FILM, PATTERNING PROCESS AND FULLERENE DERIVATIVE There is disclosed a resist underlayer film composition of a multilayer resist film used in lithography including (A) a fullerene derivative having a carboxyl group protected by a thermally labile group and (B) an organic solvent. There can be a resist underlayer film c... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110190402 | SYNTHETIC WOOD COMPOSITE The invention is directed a synthetic wood composite comprising biomimetic macromolecules and methods for the preparation thereof.... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110189617 | METHOD OF FORMING ORGANIC THIN FILM AND EXPOSURE METHOD According to one embodiment, a method of forming an organic thin film includes coating organic solution onto a substrate and heating the coated organic solution after the coating. The organic solution contains a first component and a second component. The second compone... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110171422 | HYDROPHOBIC LAYER FOR FOAM TAPE SYSTEM Some embodiments relate to moisture resistant foam tapes including one or more pressure sensitive adhesive layers. Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a hydrophobic moisture barrier is applied to one or more sides of an adhesive tape member to protect the tape m... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110172084 | PREPARATION OF MESO-POROUS POLYMER BASED NANO-POLYMERIZED COMPOSITE MATERIAL Disclosed herein is a method for preparation of a mesoporous polymer nano-composite material, more particularly, a method for preparation of a meso-porous polymer nano-polymerized composite material which includes: drying a solid material having pores under vacuum at am... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110165410 | HIGHLY HEAT CONDUCTIVE POLYIMIDE FILM, HIGHLY HEAT CONDUCTIVE METAL-CLAD LAMINATE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME Provided is a highly heat conductive metal-clad laminate which shows heat resistance, dimensional stability, workability, and adhesiveness and excellent thermal conductivity properties. Also provided is a highly heat conductive polyimide film. The highly heat conductive... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110159193 | METHOD OF FORMING FLEXIBLE MOISTURE AND OXYGEN BARRIER THIN FILM SUBSTRATE Disclosed herein is a method of forming a flexible moisture and oxygen barrier thin film substrate for a flexible display and food packaging, the thin film being able to increase the life-spans of organic devices. The method includes the steps of: a) uniformly dispersin... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110158035 | BEVERAGE STIRRER A method for making a beverage stirrer is provided which comprises (a) providing a beverage stirrer having an elongated body and comprising a porous substrate; (b) treating the substrate with a composition comprising a non-silicone antifoaming agent disposed in a liquid... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110139059 | TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR COMPRISING INDOLENIN BASED SPIROPYRANS CONTAINING A N-ACETYLAMIDO OR N-ACETYLESTER SIDE CHAIN The present invention relates to time-temperature indicator (TTI) systems comprising indolenin based spiropyrans containing a N-acetylamido or N-acetylester side chain, especially to a time temperature indicator comprising at least one spiropyran indicator of formula (I... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110126501 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTION OF INFLUENZA VIRAL INFECTION COMPRISING TANNIC ACID, AIR FILTER COMPRISING THE SAME AND AIR CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING THE FILTER Disclosed are a composition for the prophylaxis of influenza viral infection comprising tannic acid, an air filter coated with the same, and an air cleaner comprising the air filter. Having high inhibitory activity against influenza virus, the composition comprising tan... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110120306 | CARBOXYLIC ACID SALT ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM An article comprising a substrate; and a carboxylic acid alkali salt disposed on the substrate, wherein the carboxylic acid alkali salt is derived from a carboxylic acid having at least one dissociation constant greater than or equal to 5. The article may be useful, for... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110104375 | Biocide composition comprising pyrithione and pyrrole derivatives The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content.... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110098389 | Functional reinforcing filler and method of Preparing the same Provided are a functional reinforcing filler and a method of preparing the same, and more particularly, a functional reinforcing filler including inorganic particles having a surface modified by an organic silanepolyol obtained by hydrolyzing an organic alkoxysilane com... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110097499 | Coating apparatus, coating method thereof, and method of forming organic layer using the same A coating apparatus includes a stage supporting a coating target, a coating part on the stage, the coating part being configured to apply a coating material onto the coating target, and a heating source opposite to and spaced apart from the stage, the heating source bei... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110086118 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTION OF INFLUENZA VIRAL INFECTION COMPRISING SUMAC EXTRACT, AIR FILTER COMPRISING THE SAME AND AIR CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING THE FILTER Disclosed are a composition for the prophylaxis of influenza viral infection comprising a sumac extract, an air filter coated with the same, and an air cleaner comprising the air filter. Having high inhibitory activity against influenza virus, the composition comprising... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110081493 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF INK-JET HEAD Disclosed is a method for producing an ink-jet head which enables the formation of an ink-repellent layer having excellent ink ejection stability, excellent adhesion to a head base material and excellent pressure resistance in a simple manner. The method for producing a... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110076478 | DUST-REPELLENT NANOPARTICLE SURFACES A dust-repellent composition comprising at least one hydrophobic nanoparticle is provided; surfaces having a nanoscale hydrophobic composition are also provided; and processes for making surfaces having a nanoscale hydrophobic composition are also disclosed.... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110065048 | LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGING AND PRINTING WITH PRINTING MEMBERS HAVING FUSIBLE POLYMERIC PARTICLES Embodiments of the present invention involve printing members that utilize a particle-fusion imaging mechanism but avoid susceptibility to handling damage. In particular, printing plates in accordance with the invention may utilize two phases, and these may originate, d... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110059252 | TWO COMPONENT COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS PRODUCED THEREFROM The present invention is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those having low VOC (volatile organic content) that are suitable for use in automotive refinish and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110045203 | PROCESS FOR INHIBITING OXIDE FORMATION ON COPPER SURFACES Processes are provided for inhibiting the formation of copper oxides on substantially oxide-free copper surfaces by contacting a substantially oxide-free copper surface with a pyrazoline ligand in an aqueous solution of pH 2-5. A thin layer of the ligand formed by coord... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110039737 | BINDERS FOR BINDING BEDS AND LOOSE FORMATIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THEM A binder is described which comprises A) a hydrolysate or heterocondensate of at least one hydrolysable silicon compound and at least one metal, phosphorus or boron compound, the metal being selected from Al, Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Mg, Li, V, Nb, Ta, Zr and Hf, B) an organic p... | 02/17/2011 |
