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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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| 8440026 | Dishwashing machine equipped with an ozone storage device A dishwashing machine is provided with a washing compartment, an ozone generator, and devices for washing items to be washed using a washing solution, as well as with a storage device that is connected to the washing compartment in an air-conducting manner. The stor... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8435358 | Conveyor dishwasher and method for operating a conveyor dishwasher A conveyor dishwasher (2) has a control apparatus (50) for automatically setting the quantity of final rinse liquid sprayed in the final rinse zone (18) per unit time as a function of the conveying speed and/or as a function of the type of washw... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8425689 | Method of reusing wash and rinse liquid in a dishwasher A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for washing utensils includes executing a cycle of operation having at least one liquid supplying phase, removing at least some of the supplied liquid, storing the removed liquid, and later reusing at leas... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8409362 | System and method for low temperature hydration of food soils A system and method for low temperature hydration of food soils allows for hydration of food soils between washing cycles in a dishwasher. A user selects a hydration button to actuate a hydration cycle between dishwashing cycles. During the hydration cycle, a plural... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8409361 | Controlling method of dishwasher Dishwashers and methods of control for operation of dishwashers are disclosed. The operation of the dishwasher can include a drying cycle which uses a steam generator to supply steam to heat a washing compartment. The steam can evaporate moisture on the dishes in th... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8377223 | Method for eliminating odors in a dishwasher machine A method for operating a dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, in which in order to eliminate odors, the air located in a washing container (2) is passed by a photocatalytic layer (5) exposed to a light source (... | 02/19/2013 |
| 8361239 | Liquid hand diswashing detergent composition A hand dishwashing detergent composition comprising a humectant, and a pearlescent agent to provide superior grease cleaning and hand mildness. ... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8357246 | Obstacle sensing spray arm for a dishwashing machine A method of controlling the rotation of a spray arm for a dishwasher having a washing chamber, in which the spray arm is located, by rotating the spray arm with of a motor operably coupled to the spray arm. ... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8349089 | Dishwasher having dedicated sprayer for silverware basket A method and apparatus for providing multiple spray zones to different subportions of a silverware basket within the wash chamber of a dishwasher. ... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8343285 | Method for carrying out a rinsing programme A method for carrying out a dishwashing cycle in a household dishwasher includes performing a wash step and dispensing an amount of a combination product from a dispenser during the wash step. The combination product includes a rinse agent and a cleaning agent. The ... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8343286 | Ware washing system containing cationic starch The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The catio... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8337631 | Dishwasher with separate sump for concentrated fluid supply A dishwasher includes a main sump that holds the main wash fluid supply, and a separate sump formed in the bottom wall of the tub away from the main sump. The separate sump holds a concentrated wash fluid supply. The separate sump supplies wash fluid for washing per... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8328951 | Cleaning agent Liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations include a) at least 5 wt % of at least one enzyme preparation active in washing or cleaning; and b) at least 0.5 wt % cumenesulfonate, wherein the liquid detergent or cleaning agent preparations are characterized by a ... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8323418 | Method of reusing wash and rinse liquid in a dishwasher A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for washing utensils for removing wash liquid with soil particles from the treating chamber and storing a portion of the removed wash liquid for subsequent use. ... | 12/04/2012 |
| 8323419 | Method for controlling a metering device arranged movably on the inside of a dishwasher The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received ... | 12/04/2012 |
| 8303721 | Detergent comprising a builder, a bleaching agent, and a copolymer A phosphate-free dishwasher detergent which contains a builder, bleaching agents, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) monomers from the group of mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids; ii) monomers of general formula R1(R2)C═C(R3 | 11/06/2012 |
| 8293024 | Dishwasher A dishwasher is provided that permits the efficient and economical cleaning and drying of the items to be washed in the washing container, whilst reducing the associated energy consumption. To achieve this, in addition to the washing container, the inventive dishwas... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8287659 | Poly phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides for enhanced food soil removal A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxyl... | 10/16/2012 |
| 8287658 | Biodegradable surfactant blend A degreasing composition is disclosed comprising an alkyl polyglucoside; and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C6 or less. The nonionic surfactant comprises linear C6 alcohol ethoxylate. In an embodiment the linear C6 al... | 10/16/2012 |
| 8287657 | Hydrophobically modified cationic polymers and their use as cleaning aids A cleaning composition for hard surfaces containing a polymeric compound comprising a main backbone derived from at least the following monomeric components: (I) 20 to 99.9% by weight of at least one cationic monomer according to formula (I) wherein R1 an... | 10/16/2012 |
| 8282743 | Alkaline cleaning compositions Alkaline cleaning compositions that are useful to remove burnt-on and/or baked-on soil deposits and grease are described. The alkaline cleaning compositions comprise a buffering system of a strong base and an organic acid such that the pH is maintained in the range ... | 10/09/2012 |
| 8277568 | Rinse aid A method of washing ware in an automatic ware washing machine, is disclosed, using a rinse aid composition containing a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide adsorbs on the ware resulting in a sheeting action of the rinse solution leading to improved drying of the ware... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8262805 | Poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides for enhanced food soil removal A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxyl... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8262804 | Dishwasher detergent formulations comprising a mixture of hydrophobically modified polycarboxylates and hydrophilically modified polycarboxylates A phosphate-free detergent formulation for machine dishwashing, having from 1 to 20% by weight of a mixture of from 5 to 95% by weight of hydrophobically modified polycarboxylates I formed from 20 to 80 mol % of at least one monoethylenically unsaturated C3 | 09/11/2012 |
| 8252121 | Drain system for a warewasher A warewasher for washing wares includes a chamber for receiving wares. The chamber has an associated liquid delivery system for spraying liquid onto wares within the chamber. A tank collects the sprayed liquid. A liquid recirculation system moves liquid from the tan... | 08/28/2012 |
| 8241433 | Method for metering a first and a second treatment agent to a rinse container of a dish washer A method for dispensing a first treating agent and a second treating agent into the washing tub of a dishwasher includes providing each of first and second reservoirs with a sensor for monitoring its fill level. After a first dispensing operation, a controller compa... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8221555 | Dishwasher machine with a sound wave generator and relevant method A dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, is described, comprising a washing container (2) and devices for washing items to be washed by means of washing solution, as well as a sound wave generator (5), wherein the s... | 07/17/2012 |
| 8202371 | Method for shortened clear rinse in a dishwasher and dishwasher adapted to carry out such method A method for rinsing crockery in a dishwashing machine is disclosed. The dishwashing machine includes a circulation pump, a water heater, an upper spray arm and a lower spray arm both alternatively fed by the circulation pump. The method includes the step of heating... | 06/19/2012 |
| 8202372 | Product for treating hard surfaces The invention relates to the use of polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, or precursor compounds thereof containing specific reactive groups, in the treatment of hard surfaces. The treated surface is protected from soiling and/... | 06/19/2012 |
| 8192552 | Detergent composition comprising a block copolymer The invention relates to a detergent composition, suitable for use in dish washing or laundry, comprising at least 15% of a detersive surfactant(s), and a block copolymer, selected from the group consisting of (block A)-(block B) diblock copolymers, (block A)-(block... | 06/05/2012 |
| 8177915 | Filtration system for a dishwasher, and associated apparatus and method A filtration system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a macerator chamber adapted to house a macerator device. The macerator chamber is configured to receive washing fluid for the macerator device to comminute contami... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177916 | Fragrance dissemination device A malodour-counteracting device adapted to be used in an automatic dishwasher having at least one washing cycle and a final drying cycle, the device having the form of two connected containers, adapted to rest on a horizontal surface within the dishwasher to provide... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172953 | Alkyl polyglucosides and a propoxylated-ethoxylated extended chain surfactant A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning comp... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168005 | Liquid detergent composition for improved grease cleaning comprising an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine polymer A stable liquid detergent composition having a pH comprised between 7.5 and 8.4 and comprising an alkyl ethoxy sulfate surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant and a polyethyleneimine polymer to provide improved grease cleaning and sudsing and to reduce solution slippe... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163100 | Synthetic microgel polymer compositions for treating and/or modifying hard surfaces Synthetic microgel polymer compositions are useful for treating and/or modifying hard surfaces, in particular by promoting the hydrophilization thereof, notably in cleaning or rinsing operations. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157923 | Method of reusing wash and rinse liquid in a dishwasher A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for washing utensils includes draining, capturing, and storing a portion of a wash liquid multiple times within a single cycle to optimize water savings. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152931 | Dishwasher detergent with excellent rinsing power The present invention relates to a phosphate-containing machine dishwasher detergent comprising 0.01-20% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate, 0.01-10% by weight of at least one alcohol ethoxylate, 0-15% by weight of at least one sulfonate-containing polymer... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8123867 | Phosphate-free dishwasher detergent with excellent rinsing power The present invention relates to a phosphate-free machine dishwasher detergent comprising 0.01-20% by weight of at least one alcohol alkoxylate, 0.01-10% by weight of at least one alcohol ethoxylate, 0-15% by weight of at least one sulfonate-containing polymer, 0-15... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8101027 | Detergent formulation for machine dishwashers The invention relates to detergent formulations for machine dishwashing which comprise copolymers having sulfonic acid and carboxylic acid functions, and to a method of using of such copolymers in machine dishwashing. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8092613 | Methods and compositions for the removal of starch A method of warewashing for the removal of starch is described herein. The method includes applying an alkaline composition to a dish, then applying an acidic composition to a dish, and then applying a second alkaline composition to the dish. The method may include ... | 01/10/2012 |
