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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 |
| 7557728 | Using audio to detect changes to the performance of an application A system for monitoring the performance of an application comprises a computer system having one or more speakers and means for running an application, the computer system being configured to perform the steps of determining an output of an application that requires... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7498951 | Motion sensitive illumination system and method for a mobile computing device A motion sensitive illumination method for a mobile device is provided. The method comprises measuring a first motion attribute of the mobile device using a motion sensor to produce a first value; comparing the first value with a threshold value; and adjusting illum... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7486196 | Using audio to detect changes to the performance of an application A method for monitoring the performance of an application comprises determining an output of an application that requires monitoring, assigning an audible sound to the output, running the application and allowing the application to reach a state of equilibrium, dete... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7443285 | Enhanced audio feedback for vehicle security systems A vehicle security system comprises a security module adapted to detect an event, a memory for storing a composition, and a processor coupled to the security module, wherein upon detecting the event the processor selects the composition from the memory and triggers ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7427914 | Operator alerting system using a vehicle fault condition prioritization method In a system for alerting an operator of a vehicle to a highest priority fault condition, the operating conditions of the vehicle are obtained and compared to predetermined values in order to identify the fault conditions of the vehicle. Each of the fault conditions ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7397346 | Daily task and memory assistance using a mobile device A method of task and memory assistance using a mobile communication device can include storing a profile of a user and determining a task to be performed by the user based on the user profile. The method can also include notifying the mobile communication device of ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7372370 | Remotely activated, multiple stage alarm system An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7319379 | Profile-based messaging apparatus and method A system for providing directed advertising or informational messages specific to individual persons or vehicles. The system encompasses a sensing and evaluation mechanism to detect persons or vehicles, in conjunction with a billboard or other display device capable... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7289036 | Personal alarm device In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a method for alerting a quiescent person, may include recording a personal alert message, receiving an alarm over a wireless communications link, and, in response to the alarm, playing the personal alert messa... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7289023 | Supervised guard tour tracking systems and methods The present invention comprises systems and methods for addressing exceptions (i.e., alarms) associated with a guard tour according to a predefined hierarchy. The exception is generated automatically based on data associated with the guard tour, as typically collect... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286048 | Supervised guard tour systems and methods The present invention comprises systems and methods for addressing exceptions (i.e., alarms) associated with a guard tour according to a predefined hierarchy. The exception is generated automatically based on data associated with the guard tour, as typicdally collec... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7260410 | Apparatus for monitoring the environment of a person by telephone An apparatus for monitoring the environment of a person from any dialable telephone includes a small transmitter/receiver which is attached to the person whose environment is to be monitored. The transmitter/receiver contains cellular/wireless/mobile electronics and... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7248183 | Method and apparatus for secure traffic light interruption This invention relates to a method and apparatus for secure traffic light interruption. A purpose of this invention is to allow for the use of a secure system to allow the interruption of the traffic light signals by emergency (and other authorized) vehicles. An obj... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7233254 | Lowerable smoke detector A lowered smoke detector is disclosed. It comprises a sensor and a mounting system. The mounting system includes a frame, a securing device, a reel, a flexible member, a mounting adaptor, an activator, and a cover. The frame is mounted to the wall with the securing ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7148794 | Vehicle back-up alarm system, vehicle, transmitter module, and method A vehicle back-up alarm system includes a sensor capable of determining when a vehicle is at least one of in a reverse gear and moving backwards. The vehicle back-up alarm system also includes a transmitter module capable of transmitting a warning signal in response... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142120 | Item finding using RF signalling Methods and apparatus are provided for locating one among many items equipped with RFID tags. The apparatus comprises a portable system interrogating the RFID tags and receiving responses therefrom that depend at least on their bearing angle. A comparator selects re... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142097 | Enhanced audio feedback for vehicle security systems A vehicle security system comprises a security module adapted to detect an event, a memory for storing a composition, and a processor coupled to the security module, wherein upon detecting the event the processor selects the composition from the memory and triggers ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7109879 | Remotely activated, multiple stage alarm system An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7075422 | Method for intelligent crescendo system A method and system for warning an operator of a vehicle of a vehicular task that is being performed beyond a pre-determined time for execution of the task involving incrementally increasing audio and visual warnings as the task continues to be performed past the pr... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7075458 | Collision avoidance method and system In one embodiment, a vehicular collision avoidance method is provided that includes monitoring a control of a vehicle and activating a first alarm if the control is not adjusted in a sufficient amount of time. The monitored control is normally and regularly adjusted... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6961001 | Perimeter monitoring alarm method and system A system and method are provided for monitoring the location of a person, pet, or inanimate object relative to the location of a monitoring device. If the person, pet, or inanimate object (“monitored object”) travels from or is taken from a specified monitoring ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958700 | Fire receiver A fire receiver includes a light emitting device; a supervisory control apparatus for performing supervisory control based on information from a plurality of terminal devices such as fire detectors, and for displaying the information by causing the light emitting de... | 10/25/2005 |
| RE38795 | Pattern selection method and apparatus The duration of variations in the potential applied to a single electrical contact, when compared to a reference potential, are measured and employed to command either incrementing or decrementing of an address. The addresses are associated with a table of instructi... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6914519 | System and method for muting alarms during a conference A system, method, apparatus, means, and computer program code for muting or disabling audible alarms or alerts during a conference or collaboration event are provided. During the conference or collaboration event, users may participate in the conference via user or ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6879259 | Battery voltage indicator in a portable computing device Systems and methods for indicating the status of a battery in a portable computing device are disclosed. The methods include retrieving battery status data from a basic input-output system (BIOS) on the computing device, and comparing the retrieved battery status da... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6819245 | Security system Vehicle security systems comprise at least one addressable transponder for communication with at least one base station. Each transponder and base station comprises a steerable directional antenna having an antenna azimuth sensor. Transponder and base station antenn... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6774769 | Vibrating alert device A vibrating alert device not startling the user by its vibration and able to improve the effectiveness of the alert, provided with a vibration strength control circuit becoming active for a duration of an incoming call signal and repeatedly gradually increasing a dr... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6570504 | System for tracking possessions A system for selectively detecting the presence of a plurality of objects in proximity to a person. The system includes a plulrality of child units each having a first communicating device (such as a transceiver) for sending a locator signal and for recei... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6480114 | High impedance diagnostic for gun driver and method An apparatus for detecting a high impedance load on an output of a driver circuit having a power switching circuit providing output signals to a coil. Each output signal results from a drive signal that has a waveform comprising a higher magnitude initial... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6380861 | Temperature monitor for electrically operated fluid dispenser and method A temperature monitor for monitoring a temperature of an electrically operated fluid dispenser having a coil mounted adjacent an armature within the dispenser. The coil selectively generates an electromagnetic field to move the armature between opened and... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6353393 | Switch status monitoring system A switch status monitoring system (10) includes a switch signal processor (16) that operates in either of a supervised mode or an unsupervised mode for each monitored switch (12). Selection of the operating mode is made via configuration data provided to ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6317052 | Pattern selection method and apparatus The duration of variations in the potential applied to a single electrical contact, when compared to a reference potential, are measured and employed to command either incrementing or decrementing of an address. The addresses are associated with a table o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6304186 | System for tracking possessions A system for selectively detecting the presence of a plurality of objects in proximity to a person. The system includes a plurality of child units each having a first communicating device (such as a transceiver) for sending a locator signal and for receiv... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6275162 | Method of displaying capacity using LEDs of the notebook computer system and the device of the same A method of displaying the battery capacity using LEDs of the notebook computer system and the device of the same, which displays the battery capacity by depressing a lid switch and through the signal transmission of a keyboard controller (KBC) and a SMB ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6239715 | Beeper system A beeper system that includes a beeper attached to a flexible band. The flexible band is attached to the child, such as around the wrist, waist or neck, to prevent the child from removing the beeper. The beeper is programmed to reach a no shut off mode wh... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6225908 | Double-layer container equipped with temperature warning device A double-layer container equipped with temperature warning device comprises a double-layer container and a temperature sensor device, wherein the temperature sensor device is disposed in a segregated store space formed at the bottom end of the double-laye... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219648 | Apparatus and method for monitoring progress of customer generated trouble tickets An alerting system is provided for proactively ensuring awareness of pending customer generated trouble tickets which have not been resolved for at least a predetermined time duration corresponding to an escalation level. A customer service center selects... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6208260 | Personal warning method and apparatus for traveling loads A hazard warning system for warning personnel of potential peril within a specific warning zone, the system including a variable, ultrasonic, and/or infra-red directional transmitter directed to focus on and around a specific hazard and a receiver having ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6107930 | Security system keypad illuminated by proximate motion A security interface device, such as a keypad, includes a proximity detector sensing a human approach and operating a light source to enhance illumination of the device in response to such approach. A timing device switches the illumination source off aft... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6084517 | System for tracking possessions A system for selectively detecting the presence of a plurality of objects in proximity to a person. The system includes a plurality of child units each having a first communicating device (such as a transceiver) for sending a locator signal and for receiv... | 07/04/2000 |
