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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 |
| 7033368 | Stent delivery device A unidirectional handle device for an endoluminal device includes an outer tubular member and an elongate inner member slidably received in the outer tubular member. The unidirectional handle includes a handle member, a needle bearing clutch disposed in the handle m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7000957 | Locking window device An improved locking device for sash-type windows is provided. The locking device includes a keeper defining an internal or keeper cavity, a housing defining first and second tier-recess combinations, a solid cam rotatively positioned within the first tier-recess com... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6422497 | Dual-bearing reel having a detachable handle A dual-bearing reel having a detachable handle, in which decomposition and assembly thereof is easy without special tools. The dual-bearing reel has a handle including an opening and a threaded bore, the opening having a plurality of diametrically extendi... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6123280 | Fishing reel switchable stepless anti-reverse mechanism with plunger locator A switchable anti-reverse mechanism for a fishing reel having an inner assembly which is fixedly mounted to the pinion of the fishing reel. The front end portion of the inner assembly is mounted to the rotor of the fishing reel. An outer assembly includes... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5924638 | Coupling arrangements for fishing reels A unidirectional coupling arrangement for sense-selectively coupling the rotation of a fishing reel spool to a braking or drag arrangement. First and second relatively rotatable elements of the coupling arrangement connect by interlocking teeth which on t... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5655722 | Precision balanced fishing reel A precision balanced fishing reel incorporates a fork-mounted spool coupled to an axle that rotates upon precision bearing assemblies. The fishing reel is rotationally balanced and fabricated from lightweight and heat-tolerant materials to facilitate high... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5645238 | Fishing reel An apparatus for exerting a drag force on a main gear within an assembly such as a fishing reel includes bearing means subject to selective amounts compressive force. Adjustable compressing means imposes compressive force on the bearing means, which force... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5609309 | Fly reel drag direction changer with a ratchet mechanism A fly reel drag direction changer having a ratchet member of the changer which has a ratchet gear part and a circular silent cam slot formed in the ratchet gear part. A silent cam is elastically received in the silent cam slot such that the cam is selecti... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5588605 | Braking force adjusting device in a fishing reel A braking force adjusting device for a fishing reel in which a nut on the market is combined, as a threaded engaging member, with the adjuster, so that the resultant adjuster is simple in construction and low in manufacturing cost. The adjuster includes a... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5575432 | Increased drag mechanism A fishing reel having a drag mechanism with juxtaposed surfaces relieved in those areas which are opposite the highest sections of the working cam surfaces to thereby increase the drag.... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5503347 | Drag device for a double bearing fishing reel To await a hit of a fish with a small tension applied to a fishline, there is provided a secondary drag mechanism in a drag device. A hollow shaft is rotatably fitted on a fixed support shaft of a reel frame and is operatively prevented from rotating in a... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5393006 | Fishing reel A spool shaft is secured to the body of the fishing reel at the center thereof by press-fitting or the like, and projects from the body. The swing member is supported by the shaft so that the member is swingable. A spool is rotatably fitted on the shaft. ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5322240 | Fishing reel A fishing reel includes a spool for winding a fishing line, and a handle for rotating the spool in a line winding direction. The handle is connected to the spool through a handle shaft and a drive gear mounted on the handle shaft. A friction type rotation... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5285985 | Two-bearing reel A two-bearing reel comprising a handle for rotating a fishing line takeup spool, a handle shaft connected to the handle, and a rotary transmission member for transmitting drive from the handle shaft to the spool. A one-way clutch acts on the rotary transm... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5267707 | Drag adjustment mechanism for fishing reels A friction drag adjustment mechanism is provided for fishing reels to adjust friction drag quickly and easily between a pair of selected reference set points. The adjustment mechanism comprises a short bracket arm mounted onto a fishing reel at an outboar... | 12/07/1993 |
| 4907759 | Spinning reel assembly with anti-friction bearing means A spinning reel assembly for use in fishing includes a spool shaft mounted to a spinning reel casing but movable rearwardly and forwardly, a spool for winding fishline on having an interior bore for receiving the spool shaft, and a plurality of drag plate... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4634073 | Brake for fish casting reel The reel is of the fixed spool type with rear brake, and comprises a drive shaft a first end of which supports the spool, a main spool brake with an operating member actuatable from the rear of the reel by the user, an auxiliary braking lever comprising a... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4591108 | Dragging device for a spinning reel A dragging device for a spinning reel, which applies a rotational resistance to a spool shaft carrying a spool. The dragging device includes a first drag mechanism including first dragging members non-rotatable relative to the reel body, second dragging m... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4488689 | Method of assembling a drag cartridge in a rear mounted drag reel An improved drag assembly is provided and comprises replaceable cartridge assemblies which can be precalibrated for a range of drag settings. The reel has a drag knob assembly which supports a selectively replaceable spring and is latched to the reel hous... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4402469 | Self-aligning drag drive for fishing reels This invention comprehends a mechanism that applies a uniform drag on an aft or rear mounted drag mechanism. A driver member is keyed to the centershaft and is engaged by floating friction drive members nested between friction units which floating frictio... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4391419 | Spinning reel brake A drag adjusting device of spinning reel for fishing. The device has a cylinder projecting rearwardly from a reel housing and provided with an axial groove and stopper projection formed on its inner and outer peripheral surfaces, respectively. A spool sli... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4196870 | Drag click device for fishing reel This invention comprehends a device for producing a clicking sound that is part of the free-floating drag in spinning type fishing reels. When a fisherman is playing in a fish trying to land the fish, it has been found desirable to let the spool rotate sl... | 04/08/1980 |
| 3937415 | Downrigger A downrigger that has a swivelled head to be mounted anywhere on the boat for use in trolling. The line extends over a reel mounted on a pedestal, which reel is provided with a locking device for holding it in a desired position and yet is released automa... | 02/10/1976 |
