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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 |
| 7721926 | Vehicle storage structure A vehicle trim component that has a concealed storage compartment includes a mounting portion and a pair of generally parallel tracks that at least partially define an access opening of the trim component. A flexible lid slidably is disposed between the tracks for m... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7309202 | Combination loading ramp/extension table for a truck bed A system for transporting and storing a portable combination table/ramp device in a truck bed, including a substantially flat platform supported by a plurality of support members positioned between the platform and the truck bed and defining a plurality of elongated... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7204538 | Sliding storage compartment The invention provides a moveable storage compartment designed for camper trailers that provides for top access even when the camper is in use and is folded out and over the top of the compartment. The storage compartment's unique design and placement on a sliding t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175060 | Bed slide that mounts in a vehicle using pre-existing mounting points A securing bracket for mounting a bed slide in a vehicle storage area is disclosed. The bed slide-mounting bracket is characterized by a body with a protrusion. The protrusion is formed comprising a cavity sufficient to affix the bed slide-mounting bracket to the ve... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165702 | Cargo mount system for utility vehicles A cargo retention system is provided that allows the operator of a vehicle removably and securely fasten a cargo module to a vehicle. A guide is provided for aligning the cargo module within the retention system and aiding in the securing of the cargo to the vehicle... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7004430 | Threat-resistant aircraft tray A detachable tray of the type usually pivotally attached to the seat back of a conventional airliner includes a layer of threat-resistant material for precluding penetration of a projectile from a firearm or sharp edged or sharp pointed weapon and serves in the mann... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6923354 | Tailgate toolbox A toolbox assembly for mounting in the box of a pickup truck includes a rectangular casing with an open front end; a drawer slidable in said casing; a lock on said drawer for locking the drawer in the casing; a pair of L-shaped brackets for mounting on the floor of ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6641014 | Bow caddy for transportation and storage of a bow A cantilevered member mounted at a first end to the base and extending cantilevered from the base to an opposite second end, opposite to the first end, and a cross-member mounted to the second end of the cantilevered member, the cross-member having opposi... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6546598 | Vehicle luggage compartment structure A vehicle luggage compartment structure, facilitating the putting in and taking out of small articles from a tray provided in a luggage compartment, and enabling the luggage compartment to be partitioned by the tray by fixing a box to a floor surface of t... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6516983 | Moveable cargo support panel for use in a vehicle A cargo supporting device supports cargo within a vehicle compartment in more than one position. The cargo supporting device includes at least one moveable panel having a cargo supporting surface. The moveable panel moves from a first position that is rel... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6390344 | Modular hitch mount connection A modular hitch mount connection for attaching a tubular carrier structure to a load arm that is inserted in the receiving tube of a receiving type hitch. A tubular seat is provided that has an open end for slidably receiving the support tube in an open e... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6315180 | Camera mount A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally re... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6250400 | Jackhammer carrier A carrier for a jackhammer which may be mounted to the tongue of an air compressor is disclosed. The carrier includes a support column, an adjustable bracket slideably mounted to the support column, and a pocket secured to the lower end of the support col... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6193123 | Flat goods clamping and transporting apparatus An apparatus for carrying panel materials adjacent to a truck side panel has a stationary workpiece resting surface mounted on the truck side panel and a movable workpiece clamping and supporting device positioned adjacent to the stationary workpiece rest... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6116485 | Camera mount An improved bracket for connecting a camera mount to rectangular supports for headrests in automobiles is disclosed. A camera support having extendable telescopic legs for bearing against a surface in the automobile provides improved support for larger, h... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6024262 | Equipment mounting rack A releasably mounted equipment rack mounted to a roll bar and windshield me of a vehicle, allowing a viewing device to be mounted for viewing by a front seat occupant of a soft top vehicle.... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6019265 | Snowboard rack for pickup trucks A snowboard rack, for transporting a snowboard in a pickup truck having a cab and a bed, the bed having a bed front, a bed rear, and bed side walls, comprising a header shaft and at least one carrier extending rearward from the header shaft. The carrier h... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6003926 | Stowing aid A stowing aid for the interior of motor vehicles. The stowing aid includes a retaining plate which is connected with elastic elements, usually in the form of cables, near the periphery of the retaining plate. The elastic elements are also connected to a f... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5954252 | Slidable device for supporting garments within a vehicle A slidable support device for garments for use in a vehicle includes a support, a hook, and a locking mechanism. The support is coupled to the vehicle. The support includes two longitudinally extending grooves that are spaced from one another. The hook in... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5947359 | Device for holding a portable telephone A device for holding a portable telephone including a body element suitable for being attached to a desired position in a vehicle compartment, a holder element pivotally hinged to an end of the body element and having a longitudinal telephone holding surf... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5938093 | Vehicle mounted bicycle rack An L-shaped support has a rearwardly extending tubular arm formed of a thin-walled tube. The end of vertical leg of the support is cold formed into a U-shaped, double-walled channel which fits between the sides of a brace which is rigidly mounted to the t... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5938091 | Supermarket cart cup and accessory holder A cupholder that is mountable on the interior of a supermarket cart and which includes flanges that can be used for directly mounting the cupholder to the cart wall, or for slidably fitting into a track which in turn is mounted on the cart wall. The cupho... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5871131 | Bicycle transportation rack A bicycle rack for supporting bicycles in an upward standing position at the back end of a vehicle with the bicycles standing in a substantially vertical position angled horizontally at the back end of the vehicle. The trailer hitch sleeve mounted bicycle... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5870236 | Towing mirror extension The preferred towing extension mirror apparatus includes a support strap, an extension mirror coupled with one end thereof, and coupling assemblies for coupling the strap with the side mirror assembly of the vehicle adjacent the rear side of the side mirr... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5833101 | Camera mount A mount for use in an automobile to support a camera for recording images during operation of the automobile. The camera mount comprises an elongate member extending between and rigidly connected to the headrest supports in the seat of the car. A camera m... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5813583 | Portable CD holder A new portable CD holder for holding a portable compact disc player for use in a motor vehicle. The inventive device includes a bracket arrangement adapted for securement to an underside of a dashboard of a vehicle below a radio thereof. A pair of circula... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5518156 | Cooker mounting assembly for attachment to a vehicle A cooker mounting assembly operable to rotatably receive a charcoal cooker assembly thereon and readily connected to a portion of a vehicle for support. The cooker mounting assembly includes 1) a vehicle anchor assembly secured to a portion of the vehicle... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5501500 | Truck bed extension apparatus An elongated plate, shaped to fit within a pick up truck bed, extends past the end of a opened tailgate on the truck. The plate serves to extend the usable length of the truck bed. The plate is supported at a front end by two stabilizer bars, telescoping ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5460309 | Container with receptacle for installing in vehicle A container for installing in a vehicle has a housing having an open front side, a cover pivotally mounted on the housing at the open front side, a storage receptacle formed as a storage tray and connected to the cover so that when the cover is opened the... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5449105 | Method and apparatus for storing coins in a vehicle An apparatus for storing coins in a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be located in a vehicle. A carrier is movably connected with respect to the housing and includes a coinholder. The carrier is movable between a stored position inside the housing to... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5445350 | Adjustable container holder An adjustable container holder of the present invention comprises a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the jaws having mutually opposed arcuate surfaces that define an adjustable aperture. An adjusting knob can move the movable jaw toward and apart from the fix... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5411191 | Rack assembly for pickup trucks for devices with handles of varying lengths A rack assembly for pickup trucks for devices with handles of varying lengths comprising of a bracket assembly formed of an inverted L-shaped number with a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the bracket having a plurality of apertures through the ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5395084 | Cup holder for automobile In a cup holder for an automobile which slidably holds a cup hold plate in a guide and has a spring mounted on the floor of the guide to press the cup hold plate against the ceiling of the guide, a means for preventing the tilting of the cup hold plate is... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5379978 | Vehicular convertible cupholder A vehicular cupholder assembly (10) is designed to expand in an upward direction out from a sleeve housing (12) enabling the vehicular cupholder assembly (10) to be mounted to instrument panels (14) and armrest cushions alike. A base plate (24) telescopes... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5373978 | Carrier for sporting goods A carrier attachment for a motor vehicle adapted to transport sporting goods such as bicycles or skis on the rear portion of a vehicle, including a frame that supports a plurality of projecting parallel arms. A pair of the arms is positioned in a first pl... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5372287 | Article carrier An article carrier adapted to be detachably interconnected with a vehicle such as an automobile, truck or trailer. The article carrier includes a connector member adapted to be telescopically received within a tubular member affixed to the vehicle and a c... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5362077 | Shopping cart having retractable cupholder In a shopping cart comprising a main basket and a transverse handle mounted behind the main basket, two bars are mounted fixedly to the handle so as to extend forwardly from the handle. Also, a cupholder formed of wire is mounted slidably to the bars so a... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5338146 | Dolly carrier A dolly carrier for carrying a dolly has a support arm slidably coupled to a guide member. The support arm has a dolly support surface configured to engage the dolly. The dolly support surface is movable between a storage position and a removal position. ... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5316191 | Tire chain hanger support assembly A tire chain hanger support assembly connectable to a support frame of a vehicle and having 1) a main support frame assembly secured to the support frame; 2) a chain support frame assembly telescopingly mounted on the main support frame assembly; 3) a tel... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5303969 | Storage device for a pickup truck A storage device for a bed of a pickup truck having a body with a storage area therein and a door affixed thereto. The door allows access to the storage area. A fluid-activated lifting mechanism is attached to the body at opposite ends of the body. The li... | 04/19/1994 |
