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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 |
| 8146955 | Overmolded fitting connection with color indication A overmold fitting is coupled to a fluid conduit. The overmold fitting may include a first portion and a spaced apart second portion proximate a first end of the fluid conduit. The first portion may be an end ring and the second portion may be a retention ring. The ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7407197 | Pipe joint infill and protective sleeve An apparatus for protecting exposed pipeline joints on weight coated pipelines used in offshore applications includes a pliable cover sleeve which overlaps a pair of weight coat sections that surround the pipeline on each side of the pipe joint. The cover sleeve cir... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7354076 | Fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection A fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection on a container (1) of plastic, in particular a tank for receiving a fluid, specifically a hydraulic fluid, has a connection part in the form of a hollow element (5) with a jacket (21). The... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7311863 | Method for producing glass-like carbon pipe, and glass-like carbon pipe produced by such method A method for producing a glass-like carbon pipe is provided. The method comprises the steps of producing a plurality of thermosetting resin molded articles by centrifugal molding, said molded articles each having the shape of the sections of a pipe divided in the lo... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7093859 | Tubing and connector assembly A connector and tubing assembly including a multi-lumen molded connector having at least three flexible tubes also molded into the connector. The connector may be “Y” shaped and include three flexible tubes. A process of making the connector and tubing assembly ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083204 | Composite metal pipe coupling and assembly A coupling for joining metal pipes or pipe sections end-to-end to form a pipe assembly. A plastic cuff is formed on one of the pipe ends and a mating, second plastic cuff is formed on the other pipe end. In one embodiment, a wire hoop is mounted over each pipe end, ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066498 | Part for connecting a fluid line to an opening of a container comprising plastic material or for closing the opening A part for connecting a fluid line to an opening of a container comprised of thermoplastic material or for closing the opening of the container has a first component and a second component of thermoplastic material. The first component has a surface to be connected ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6857670 | Plastic tube joint An apparatus for creating a permanent, leak-proof plastic tubing joint including a length of plastic tubing, a fitting component and a device capable of generating a local electromagnetic field. The fitting component is manufactured of a polymer containing nonpolyme... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6722392 | Assembly comprising a tube and a sleeve The invention concerns an assembly comprising a tube in composite material including carbon fibers embedded in a resin, an extremity of which is equipped with a sleeve in plastic material such as polyamide, optionally equipped with a jointing thread. According to th... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6722708 | Tubular resin connection structure A tubular resin connection structure is disclosed that includes a resin connector and a resin tube. The resin tube is fixedly coupled to one of the first and second ends of the resin connector in a fluid-tight manner by a weld disposed between the resin connector an... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6672627 | Lightweight air coupler A lightweight detachable air coupler for an air seeder comprises an aluminum frame having two steel sleeves die cast into the frame. The frame is provided with two circular apertures each being defined by a rim having an internal cylindrical surface. The ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6497836 | Method for molding hose joint assembly Molded hose joint assemblies, e.g., connections, branched hoses and bleeding devices for fluid circuits, and especially such assemblies for use in automotive and industrial coolant circuit assemblies, which assemblies comprise a reduced amount of molded o... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6488314 | Coupling joint for a couple of pipes Improved coupling point for a couple of pipes characterized by realizing direct die-injection in plastic material on both pipe ends, a spacing element (31) inserted on the pipes both ends (1,2), and respective sleeves (33) which are inserted on the pipe e... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6328501 | Method of manufacturing a tunnel or shaft lining or pipeline A method of manufacturing a tunnel (10) or shaft lining or pipeline of segments (12), wherein each segment (12) comprises a concrete body (11) having an extrados (13) surface, an intrados (14) surface and first and second ends (15, 16) and first and secon... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6315331 | Molded hose joint assembly Molded hose joint assemblies, e.g., connections, branched hoses and bleeding devices for fluid circuits, and especially such assemblies for use in automotive and industrial coolant circuit assemblies, which assemblies comprise a reduced amount of molded o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6290265 | Tubing and connector assembly and method and molding A connector and tubing assembly including a multi-lumen molded connector having at least three flexible tubes also molded into the connector. The connector may be "Y" shaped and include three flexible tubes. A process of making the connector and tubing as... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6264249 | Fluid coupling with locked sleeve A coupling assembly for use in a loading adapter of a gasoline tanker trailer. The coupling includes an aluminum coupling body and a wear resistant bronze sleeve. The wear resistant bronze sleeve provides a durable surface for receiving latches. The sleev... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6213411 | Inlet of blow gun The present device relates to an inlet of a blow gun, and more particularly to a metal inlet combined in a plastic blow gun by injection molding. The metal inlet has an internal screw hole, and a polygonal outside surface or a ratchet-striated outside sur... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6089618 | Sealing device for pipes A sealing device for sealing an annular space between a socket and a spigot end introduced therein comprises a sealing ring (10) and an annular element (12) connected therewith and consisting of a non-elastic cellular plastic, for example styrene cellular... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5980670 | Method of forming a metal pipe with cuff for forming pipe joint A method of forming a cuff on a section of tubular pipe which defines first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces. The method comprises the initial step of applying an outer layer of polymer material to a portion of the outer surface of the pipe su... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5887912 | Flare-type pipe joint In order to improve the reliability of sealing property of a flare-type pipe joint, a flare-type pipe joint is designed such that a sealing material composition containing thermosetting resin, a curing agent, and fluororesin powder is applied onto a conic... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5505497 | Mechanical joint connections for fiberglass reinforced duct sections A mechanical coupling device for connecting together two aligned fiberglass reinforced plastic duct sections, each having a terminal end portion of equal diameter, so as to form a leak proof joint that is resistant to fire and also chemical corrosion from... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5429397 | Corrugated pipe with joint and method of forming the latter on the former A corrugated pipe has a solid joint which is formed fixedly on an end portion of the pipe by polymerization and solidification of a reaction solution which polymerizes quickly at room temperature in such a manner that the joint has a first cylindrical por... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5398979 | Seal for manholes and drains The sections of concrete tubes or rings are connected end to end by means of a joint, and, in order to prevent aggregates and other undesirable materials to penetrate into the joint when a space is formed in the latter following climate modifications or o... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5337621 | Cable end fitting retainer and method for making same A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) includes a flexible remote control core element (12) and a conduit (14) which slideably supports the core element. The conduit (14) has a jacket (16) defining an outer surface and an inner bore. A l... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5330238 | Coupler for connecting two plastic pipes and process and mold for producing the coupler The coupler consists of an essentially cylindrical outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced plastic and an inner layer consisting of polyurethane. This inner layer has, approximately in the middle between the two coupler ends, a rib which serves as a stop fo... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5244237 | Fitting with a compressible lining A fitting for connection to the end of a pipe lined internally with a compressible lining with which the fitting is to form a seal a portion of which lining extends beyond the end of the pipe, comprises a collar 1 having an internal wall adapted to fit ov... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5236231 | Brittle lined pipe connector One or more rigid sealing segments are attached to pipe end sections and the assembly lined to form a fluid-resistant joint. A segment surface forms the primary sealing interface of lined pipe sections without the need for a conventional removable liner e... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5180195 | Joint locking system for pipe Disclosed is a joint system for connecting a smooth walled end portion of a pipe to fittings or other pipe. The smooth walled end portion of the pipe has a gasket attached thereto which covers a portion of the end of the pipe and a portion of the outer su... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5127680 | Pipe joint structure A pipe joint structure is disclosed. An inscribing joint pipe 2 is fixed to an inner peripheral surface at an end portion of a first pipe 1a, while being projected slightly outwardly from the axial end of the pipe 1a. A stopper ring 15 is fixed onto the o... | 07/07/1992 |
| 4641862 | Rotationally molded nozzle liner and method for its installation There is disclosed a nozzle liner and a method for its installation for the protection of nozzles of vessels. The nozzle liner comprises a sleeve fitting the internal diameter of the nozzle and having an integral end flange. The nozzle liner is inserted i... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4552384 | Molded-joint assembly A hard outer member generally centered on an axis and having a concave inner surface is injection molded of a relatively hard synthetic resin to have on its inner surface at one end a recess formed with a radially throughgoing passage. Parts of the mold i... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4394025 | Pipe compression seal for bell and spigot joint An improved seal system for the bell and spigot joint of a concrete pipe. The seal includes a bell sealing ring and a spigot sealing ring, each constructed of plastic material which when the spigot is received in the bell form a compression seal which wil... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4288104 | Pipe section, preferably a concrete pipe section The invention relates to a pipe section of the type which is manufactured by means of molding and which is provided with sealing surfaces for sealingly connecting the pipe with another pipe section. An annular sealing ring is connected to the pipe near on... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4241878 | Nozzle and process A nozzle comprising an elastic member molded in a conduit having oppositely disposed threads at opposite ends. The elastic member embeds all of the threads at the down stream end, a portion of the threads at the up stream end and extends out of the down s... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4186931 | Pipe end sealing system An end sealing member joined to the ends of a pipe for cooperation with a complementary end sealing member on another pipe to seal the joint formed when at least two such pipes are joined in end-to-end relationship. Each end sealing member has upstanding ... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4179142 | Flexible pipe fitting A pipe fitting is formed of a flexible body having a threaded coupling section at one end thereof. The coupling section has a portion integrally formed with the flexible body. A rigid shape-retaining portion is juxtaposed with the coupling section for ena... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4174125 | Tube coupling A coupling for sealing two tubes together in end-to-end sealing engagement, comprises an outer tubular sleeve having an interior bore with a plurality of radially extending grooves therein at spaced axial locations and an inner tubular seal arranged withi... | 11/13/1979 |
| 4146059 | Plastic member having a reinforcing element at the mouth of a flow aperture thereof A housing includes a plastic member having a central opening, and a reinforcing element of wholly rigid and imperforate material in the form of a hollow sleeve imbedded within the member. This sleeve is coincident with the opening and has an outer end flu... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4134431 | Method of and apparatus for molding spigot rings on pipe sections and product of the method A pipe section is mounted in a horizontal position and upper and lower halves of a spigot ring mold are clamped to the spigot end. The lower mold half is provided with a port for receiving a nozzle of a hardenable liquid resin supply hose and the upper mo... | 01/16/1979 |
