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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 |
| 8066623 | In-water training and rehabilitation device An in-water training and rehabilitation device capable of individually training and rehabilitating an objective muscle of forearms at home with ease is provided. The in-water training and rehabilitation device according to the present invention is an in-water traini... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057369 | Buoyant aquatic exercise chair Floatable chair devices, apparatus, systems and methods of using the chair having buoyant material in the headrest as well as the arm rests to provide for a stable floatation platform that would suspend the user to “lounge” or relax or engage in various exercise... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8021283 | Pressure muscle strength increasing apparatus, control device, and method being carried out by control device To provide a pressure muscle strength increasing apparatus that allows accurate adjustment of the degree of blood flow restriction when a pressure muscle strength increasing method is carried out. The pressure muscle strength increasing apparatus is comprised... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7938762 | Automatic weight stack controller for fitness equipment An automatic weight stack controller for fitness units adapted to a frame provided with weights piled up is disclosed, wherein the weights are provided with central vertical holes having inner circular grooves and a tube fit into said central holes, said tube being ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7699760 | Physical therapy system To reposition parts of the body, pool therapy fixtures are used in a pool to develop neuromuscular recognition of the normal human musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological patterns with feed forward activation. Individual muscles are isolated using the buoyancy... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7678032 | Exercise apparatus, method of using and/or configuring same An exercise apparatus is disclosed having a base, an longitudinally extending bottom member rail directed generally transverse to the base, and an upright support. The exercise apparatus also has a lever arm, including an exercise bar, that is connected to the uprig... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7648449 | Aquatic exercise device The present invention relates to a floating exercise mat. The mat has a substantially planar surface with distal and proximal ends. The mat has a headrest secured to the proximal end. The headrest is thicker than the body of the mat to support the head of a user. Th... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7648450 | Method and apparatus for physical fitness training An apparatus for physical fitness physical strength, agility and endurance training. A controllable pressurized flow of fluid is first received via a hose to a source of the pressurized fluid. In response to this flow of fluid, a force is generated along at least on... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7582045 | Variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus A variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus which provides a platform for removable fit to each of a user's hands and arms is disclosed. Each platform provides a plurality of one-way valves of two sizes. Each platform further provides a dialable disc which vari... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7578773 | Exercise device An exercise device includes first and second housings telescopically coupled together. A pneumatic cylinder is positioned inside and fixed to the first housing and includes proximal and distal ends. A piston having a piston head and shaft is situated inside the seco... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7470223 | Exercise apparatus using high drag fan An exercise apparatus provides variable resistance and includes a high drag fan which includes a plurality of fan blades radially mounted on an axle. A multi-ratio pulley system is operably mounted to the axle with the differing ratios providing variable resistance.... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7455630 | Muscle development device To provide a muscle development device wherein a sufficient pressure can be applied to every part of the limb intended to be compressed, even under the influence of muscle movements. To provide a muscle development device comprising: a hallow tight fitting ba... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7442151 | Swimming device and method for restraining a swimmer within a body of water A device for restraining a swimmer in a variety of settings including a post, tie portion, tether assembly, and restraining belt coupled to the tether assembly and swimmer. An anchor assembly provides an anchoring collar fixed at one end and in sliding engagement wi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7425190 | Exercise kit for personal flotation device The instant invention relates to a kit for converting an elongated flexible noodle-type personal floatation device into a floating exercise assembly. Specifically, the rider straddles the flexible noodle-type device while rotating the first exercising assembly and/o... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7387598 | Multifunctional portable pneumatic exercise device The multifunctional portable pneumatic exercise device is a muscular exercise and training device that may be used for a multiplicity of exercises and with a wide variety of muscle groups. The exercise device includes a telescopic tube that is sealed at a distal end... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7374518 | Collapsible rotary torso exercise machine The construction of a collapsible rotary torso exercise machine is disclosed. The machine's extended parts fold down and/or detach so that it may be stored in a small space. The machine is also lightweight and therefore portable. Three different types of resistance ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364537 | Wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus A wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of bendable blades for changing the form of the wind-facing side thereof or adjusting the wind-facing angle. A movable clamping device includes a hub supported on an output ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364536 | Weight bar with internally-threaded axial ends A weight bar for use with a dumbbell having an externally-threaded end is provided that includes a substantially cylindrical elongated bar having a longitudinal axis, first and second axial ends and an intermediate section extending between the axial ends. The first... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361070 | Aquatic propulsion device for swimmers An aquatic propulsion device for holding a hand or foot in a desired position, the device comprising a curvilinear support surface and a linking element arranged across the hand or foot joint at a desired angle to secure the joint in the desired position. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357759 | Exercise device An exercise device has a base, an arm pivotally connected to the base, a plate pivotally connected to the base, and a shoulder support affixed adjacent an end of the arm opposite the base. The arm is resiliently interconnected to the base so as to be resistive of fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344482 | Adjustable aquatic exercise device This new and unique adjustable cantilevered aquatic exercise device offers a clean modern appearing device for exercising on the side of a swimming pool or from the end of a diving board. By mounting two extension arms to two horizontal support arms connected and mo... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331910 | Physical rehabilitation and fitness exercise device A dual purpose physical rehabilitation orthopedic and physical fitness exercise device for use within physical therapy facilities. The rehabilitation and exercise device includes a frame hosting a hydraulic or pneumatic system means for applying variable levels of r... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316635 | Thigh exerciser A thigh exerciser includes a pair of horizontal first and second swing rods each having a pivot end portion connected pivotally to the seat member, and a thigh-engaging portion disposed outwardly of the seat member. The thigh-engaging portions of the first and secon... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314433 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device provides uniform resistance under water when moved in any direction while concurrently preventing erratic movements which can damage the wrist of the individual using it. The unique design featuring a plurality of orifices in spherical sur... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7288052 | Exercise device An exercise device for strengthening the abdominal muscles and the arm muscles of a user, comprising a T-shaped, tension loaded press bar that selectively telescopes within an elongated shaft when pressed by the hands of the user. The press bar is mechanically linke... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288053 | Reformer exercise apparatus anchor bar and carriage stop/assembly A reformer exercise apparatus has a head end and a foot end and a pair of spaced apart parallel track members, a movable carriage mounted on the track members for movement between the head and foot end. One or more springs are connected between the carriage and an e... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281642 | Squirting toy A squirting toy is comprised of a cylindrical housing and a piston that slides within to force water into or out of the housing via a hole therein. The housing is encased within a polyethylene closed cell foam shell. The shell is non-absorbing, so that the foam rema... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282014 | Dual circling exercise method and device An exercise device which uses two generally opposing grips on guides to guide a user through circular movements for exercise of the human body. The grips may be movably mounted to side supports or a central base. Resistance to the user's movement of the grips may be... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267641 | Muscle training device A muscle training device includes a base seat, a first support arm connected pivotally to the base seat, a second support arm connected pivotally to an impeding unit, and two supporting cushions connected respectively to the support arms. The impeding unit has a hou... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255619 | Variable resistance aquatic device and methods of using the same An aquatic device is usable in an aquatic environment for a variety of purposes, such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, and/or exercise. The aquatic device permits a person to simulate a walking or running gait cycle in the aquatic environment, reducing the stres... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250022 | Exercise device with centrally mounted resistance rod An exercise machine has resilient elongate members for providing balanced resistance in the form of elongate resilient members oriented horizontally such that the intermediate portion of the elongate members contact a fulcrum of the exercise machine. The user adjust... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226394 | Rotary rehabilitation apparatus and method A rotary rehabilitation apparatus for rehabilitation of a person's extremity, including the joints and assorted muscles, tendons, ligaments, that can be tailored to the person's needs based upon their physical size, type of injury, and plan for recovery. The apparat... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226402 | Exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso An exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso. The exercise device has a self-standing framework that includes a vertical post. A cross beam is provided that has two ends and a middle section. The middle section of the cross... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7211032 | Air resistance exercise device Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the ba... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207930 | Exercise device The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201708 | Machine-assisted exercising An exercise machine in which a fan has a rotor that generates drag by causing air to move in response to exercising by a user. A deflection structure deflects air that the rotor has moved and is adjustable to control the amount of drag generated by the rotor. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192389 | Adjustable load dynamic active resistance training system Adjustable lifting apparatus, comprising, in combination, a base, multiple cords connected to the base, a mover to be moved along a slide path in response to force exertion by the user's arms or legs, a connection or connections between the mover and one or more of ... | 03/20/2007 |
