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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 |
| 7785210 | Wrist protection device for bowling game A wrist protection device for a bowling game is disclosed, which comprises a wrist mounted plate, an adjusting pin which connects an intermediate plate and includes an apex, a concave portion and a support, an ascending and descending plate which ascends and descend... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7614958 | Interactive quest game A gaming system and method of game play is provided wherein the gaming is earned out within a themed physical play space comprising an existing or specially configured entertainment facility or play structure. The game utilizes electronically identifiable objects, s... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7328472 | Configurable inflatable support devices A configurable, adjustable inflatable device including one or more inflatable bladders and a shape-defining membrane that combines with the inflatable bladders such that an overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is at least partially controlled by the s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311686 | Molded orthopaedic devices The present invention pertains to an orthopedic support having a flexible inner member and an exo-skeleton that is molded directly onto the flexible inner member. One aspect of the invention relates to a wrist support having a thumb spica. The wrist support includes... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7195605 | Simple dynamic orthosis The present invention includes an adhesive bandage for use in one or more disorders of a joint and/or associated appendage. The method of the present invention includes placing a user's joint in a corrective orthopedic position, and adhering an adhesive bandage onto... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7124536 | Fishing rod holding apparatus and method A fishing rod holding apparatus which enables the fisherman to resist lateral and twisting loads imposed on the rod by a fish which is pulling the line from one side to the other. The apparatus comprises a forearm mounting section which is connected securely to the ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7090588 | Golf swing training device Golf swing training devices are disclosed. The swing training devices can be used during practice, during play, or both. In one non-limiting embodiment, the swing training device can be used by the golfer to ensure that he or she stands the correct distance from the... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081102 | Hinged dorsal carpal tunnel brace A hinged dorsal carpal tunnel brace comprises a first substantially arcuate splint portion for fastening to a dorsal side of a patient's forearm. The first splint portion includes at least one strap for fastening the first arcuate splint portion to the patient's for... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7043769 | Wrist protective supporter for bowling A wrist protective supporter has a wrist section curved to cover from a wearer's arm to a wrist, a hand-back pivoting section hinge-connected to the wrist section and pivoting vertically, a hand-back supporting member engaged to the hand-back pivoting section to piv... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6942632 | Wrist support apparatus for bowling The present invention relates to a wrist apparatus for handling a bowling ball. The apparatus comprises a hand plate to which is affixed a strap controller which clamps the back of wrist to the hand plate efficiently by tightening the strap with fixed and rotating r... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6827653 | Wrist support for bowlers Disclosed herein is a wrist support for bowlers which prevents a user from being injured by shock applied to a user's wrist during bowling and which allows the user to accurately throw a bowling ball. The wrist support is designed to steplessly adjust horizontal and... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6361447 | Bowler's dual position wrist and finger control device A bowler's dual position wrist and finger control device is disclosed. The device comprises a hand plate and a forearm plate pivotally linked by a double position hinge mechanism. The double position hinge mechanism angularly disposes the hand plate and f... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6029277 | Therapeutic support glove A therapeutic support glove for providing relief for such things as hand fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendinitis and other known ailments associated with the human hand including a cuff portion having two pockets defining corresponding cavi... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5819313 | Wrist guard A wrist guard to protect against injury to a person's hand or wrist when engaging in active sports. The guard comprises a body having a palm portion which carries a palm splint, a wrist portion having a cuff edge which fits about the user's wrist, and a f... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5797803 | Wrist fixing band for golf Disclosed is a wrist fixing band for golf capable of preventing a wrist of a golfer bending toward the back of a hand of the golfer during the swing action which has a simple structure and a low manufacturing cost. In the wrist fixing band for golf accord... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5611735 | Bowling ball shot stabilizer for wrist and finger A bowling apparatus including a first support adapted to cover at least a portion of at least one finger of a bowler; a second support adapted to cover at least a wrist of a hand of a bowler; and an adjustable support comprising one end connected to the f... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5527040 | Wrist splint and stabilizer A golf training device for eliminating palm reflection of the trailing hand during a golf swing including a support member positionable on the dorsal side of the wrist and forearm of the wearer and secured there with one strap encircling the wrist and a s... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5492331 | Wrist restrainer and wrist restraining glove A wrist restrainer includes a wrist band and a resilient, one piece restraining plate with one end tightly connected thereto and the other end extending along the back of a wearer's hand to prevent outward pivotal movement of the hand at the wrist while p... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5466192 | Adjustable hinged bowling wrist support It's a movable bowling wrist device that is secured to the back of the hand and forearm by means of straps and it consists of four main structural parts made of stainless steel. The hand portion with all its finger extensions and forearm portion are conne... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5445566 | Bowling wrist and hand support A new and improved bowling wrist and hand support device having a securement means theresecured for securement around a user's wrist and hand. The support has an appendage aperture formed therethrough. The appendage aperture serves to receive a user's thu... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5427577 | Selectively pneumatic bowling glove An athletic support device in the nature of a brace for use in bowling, having a casing that extends along a portion of the hand and/or wrist, means for coupling the casing to the hand, at least one inflatable bladder associated with the casing located at... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5397296 | Wrist support and wrist support stay A wrist support (10) includes a base member (11) of a flexible material adapted to be formed into a tubular sleeve. A stay (30) is formed from a resilient material and includes a support member having first and second sides, a top and bottom and a plurali... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5330391 | Sports glove for bowling and other sports A sports glove for a bowler includes a glove body having partial digit sleeves for the third and fourth digits and a flexible cover attached directly to each of the digit sleeves for the third and fourth digits so as to create an enclosed pouch. Each pouc... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5271619 | Shuffle bowl bowling aid Apparatus for assisting a physically impaired person when bowling comprising a dolly having roller means therebeneath for effecting a linear direction of motion to the dolly; a pedestal supported on the dolly, the pedestal having a shaft therein mounted i... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5228682 | Shooting and training aid for basketball players A training and shooting aid for basketball players to eliminate and prevent interference by the guide arm and guide hand when shooting a basketball. The training and shooting aid includes an adjustable band adapted to encircle a player's guide arm. The ba... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5163678 | Bowler's wrist positioner A wrist positioner for a bowler comprised of hand, forearm and finger backup members. Fastening means secure the positioner to the back of the bowler's forearm and hand. The hand and backup members are rotatably connected by two aligned pivotal connection... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5014689 | Hand brace A hand brace having dorsal and palmer hand sections integral one with the other along a distal side of the brace, those sections being connected along a proximal side of the brace only by a web defining a finger hole through which all a user's fingers ext... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4925187 | Bowling hand and wrist support device A bowling support device having hand, forearm and wrist portions for maintaining the hand and wrist in the proper position during the delivery swing. A fastening strap secures the support to the wrist of the bowler while allowing upward movement of the ha... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4881533 | Variance wrist brace A versatile orthopedic wrist brace to support the wrist joint in excessive weight bearing activities such as gymnastics. The wrist brace includes an adjustable, removable palmar base support, that is a palmar pad 4 which elevates the wrist in a support po... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4762320 | Skin stimulator and method for sports training An elastic wristband includes a narrow strip or patch of VELCRO material secured to the inner surface thereof. When training a right-handed athlete in propering swinging of a baseball bat, the wristband is worn on the athlete's left wrist, with the VELCRO... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4677971 | Adjustable wrist splint An adjustable wrist splint custom fabricated to fit the forearm and hand of a patient with straps adjustable to fasten the wrist piece to the arm of a patient and pivotal connecting means pivotally connecting the wristpiece to the handpiece to allow unive... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4666158 | Adjustable bowling release positioner A bowling release positioner that includes a hand unit and an arm unit that are joined by a connecting member. Adjusting mechanisms are provided so that the two units can be angularly positioned in two separate planes in respect to each other. The wrist u... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4657251 | Sport implement swing training method This invention relates to a method of utilizing a training aid for aiding a person in maintaining proper orientation of a person's hand while holding a sports implement. The training aid is comprised of an elastic wristband which includes a narrow strip o... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4618147 | Bowling glove A bowler's adjustable wrist brace is made into a glove-like configuration. The brace enables the bowler to quickly and conveniently lock his wrist at various desired angles in order to control the "hook" or sidespin of the bowling ball. Bowling alley lane... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4608720 | Bowling glove A bowling glove for improving the velocity and uniformity of a bowler's delivery includes a substantially rigid plate adapted to be strapped to the back side of the bowler's hand. A substantially rigid tongue projects upwardly from the plate and lies agai... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4479648 | Bowlers wrist brace A wrist brace for use by bowlers to prevent movement of the hand relative to the wrist and forearm includes an elongated channel like member formed from low temperature thermoformed plastic and having a hand portion with a palm piece and back hand piece j... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4441490 | Wrist brace A brace for supporting the human wrist comprising a flexible pad having a main body, a substantially triangular projection extending therefrom, and a rigid angled reinforcing member positioned parallel to the metacarpals and centrally of the projection an... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4374439 | Wrist support with palm pad This invention provides a bowler's wrist support that includes a flexible body adapted to be wrapped around the hand and wrist with straps to hold it in position. A rigid reinforcement may be included to prevent bending of the wrist. The body includes a p... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4332382 | Bowling aid The present invention is directed to a bowling aid which is secured to the hand of a bowler, encompassing the palm portion, wrist portion and the back of the hand. The palm and wrist portion of the bowling aid have aligned elongated rigid plate members th... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4309991 | Wrist brace A wrist brace having a wrist holder and an attached fastener strap, of which the holder is in the form of a flat sleeve for slip-on application to a wrist, with the sleeve having a thumb aperture and a length which is split to form a wrist-covering cuff.... | 01/12/1982 |
