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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 |
| 7160601 | Entryway with dimensionally stable plastic components A door jamb assembly for an entryway has a wooden jamb plate to which an extruded plastic brick mold and stop member is attached. The brick mold and stop member forms the raised stop of the jamb assembly also may form the brick mold thereof. The extruded plastic bri... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7048239 | Presentation device A presentation device (1) is formed with a base (5), with bars (3) for a flexible stand (2) connected to the base (5) via a plug connection, and with a holder for a placard, a film or the like. A presentation carrier (6) con... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6921055 | Method for securing frame members for an electrical cabinet In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integra... | 07/26/2005 |
| 5794640 | Quick assembly tent framework A quick assembly tent framework is disclosed. In the framework, each of mounts has a channel type socket. The socket is eccentrically formed on each mount with thick and thin sidewalls being formed on opposite sides of the socket. Each of the thick and th... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5651630 | Connecting devices for frame bars with polygonal cross-sectional shape A device for connecting together elongated construction materials has one or more end-surface connecting parts each for being connected to an end surface of one of the materials and a side-surface connecting part for receiving and being connected to side ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5526614 | Connector structure of assembled house truss A connector structure of assembled house truss is disclosed. The respective support members of the house truss are inserted and fixed in the connector by screws so that the support members can be quickly and easily assembled by a general person to form th... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5494369 | Connector and method for interconnecting hollow frame members A connector and method for interconnecting separate frame members to form a display frame which does not require the use of tools for the assembly or disassembly thereof. The connector includes a first plate, a second plate spaced-apart from the first pla... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5488810 | Post cap A device for joining two beams at a right angle with one beam, preferably vertical, abutting to other beam, preferably horizontal. The cap is a single sheet which is cut, punched, and folded to form a saddle for each adjoining beam, a plurality of nail gu... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5469681 | Vinyl ceiling grid structure A vinyl ceiling grid structure for supporting ceiling panels comprising a two-way connecting member, a one-way connecting member, an angled slat, an inner angled plate, an outer angled plate and a receiving base. Each of these components is formed integra... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5433549 | Flexible tie strut A flexible tie strut for supporting both compressive and tensile forces, the flexible tie strut including a tension member and a coaxially mounted compression member, the compression member and the tensile member being interconnected at their respective e... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5417352 | Garment support with changeable hanging hook and support beams A garment support with changeable hanging hook and support beams, in which the hanging hook and support beams can be easily changed for meeting various sizes and patterns of different kinds of garments. A decorative toy-like member can be associated with ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5371988 | Modular building system and frame members A modular building system having two or more elongated hollow profiled frame members and female and/or male fasteners which separably connect the frame members to each other. Each frame member has smooth, plane and at least substantially uninterrupted ext... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5372155 | Joint mechanism for an umbrella An improved joint mechanism for an umbrella which has a first connecting device which includes a shaft member which has a channel through its length and is capable of sleeving onto a rib member and a saddle portion with a U-shaped configuration disposed a... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5367852 | Support system A support system suitably applicable as a timbering for construction of a concrete structure, which can reduce the number of parts and greatly improve the workability. The support system includes a plurality of jack members 6 placed on the ground or the l... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5302039 | Panel coupler An improved panel coupler has a hub assembly which releaseably and adjustably holds two or more panel clamps for coupling together two or more adjoining panels. The panel clamps have keeper ends which are captured and adjustable within a keeper channel in... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5277512 | Joint for detachable connection of structural members A simple joint is disclosed for detachably connecting structural members. The connection is made with a resilient T-shaped tongue on a first member which can be engaged in a T-shaped slot on a second member. The tongue is engaged in the slot by rotating i... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5259684 | Connector for a strut-tube to a column In the process proposed, tubular struts (3a to 3d) are detachably connected to a column (1) using a connection device, wedge element pairs (5a to 5d) on the connection device being inserted in the struts (3a to 3d) and the wedge elements (23, 24) of the w... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5249591 | Foldable camouflage assembly A foldable assembly structure to be used for camouflage nets which comprise a central telescopic pole composed of a plurality of sections which fit into each other, provided with fastening means. The upper free end of said pole is provided with a joint li... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5238321 | Modular construction system A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, the unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation,... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5230491 | Table leg assembly A table leg assembly includes a plurality of vertical legs, a plurality of radial bars to brace the vertical legs, and a central body to interconnect the radial bars. The body includes a cylindrical rigid block which has a top end and a bottom end, a cyli... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5214944 | Rod stabilizer and clamping device An apparatus for attachment over a hub of a vehicle wheel to prevent its rotation and prevent the wheel from being removed from its axle. The apparatus has a generally triangular shaped shell having an upper and lower triangular plate spaced apart by a se... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5186570 | Fastening device for the releasable fastening of a strut to a column, a column for holding struts, and strut for fastening to a column The fastening device (5) for the releasable fastening of a strut (3a-3d) to a column (1) comprises a retainer ring (7), attachable to the column (1), and a connecting element (9a-9d) for connecting the strut (3a-3d) to the retainer ring (7). The connectin... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5169258 | Pipe connectors for structure fabrication A connector kit for construction of structures from pipe such as PVC pipe. The connectors include a body (2) through which an aperture (8) is provided. Extending from the body are pins (4,6) onto which a pipe (16) is attached by sliding the pipe over the ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5062732 | Tubular welded railing system A railing system is composed of vertically aligned metal tubes and cross-members which are metal tube rails. The posts are formed with round protruding bosses whose outer diameter (OD) is the same as the outer diameter of the posts. The rails also have th... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5059056 | Extrdued node An extruded node is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending substantially hollow core and at least one longitudinally extending, hollow flange, extending outwardly of and integral with a longitudinally extending side portion of the core. This inve... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5048995 | Coupler for tubular frame members An improved coupler for use in assembling display frames is provided. The coupler includes a male plug, a female receptacle and a locking lever. After insertion into frame members, the plug and receptacle are engaged and locked in place. The coupler enabl... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4988230 | Extruded node An extruded node is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending substantially hollow core and at least one longitudinally extending, hollow flange, extending outwardly of and integral with a longitudinally extending side portion of the core. This inve... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4982546 | Space frame node A space frame node including a hub, a facet device, and a transition connector for holding the facet deviced to the hub. For a planar node, the hub is formed by a pair of members fastened together such that receptor cavities are created between them so as... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4981387 | Connector for tubular poles of a dome-type tent A connector for tubular poles of a dome type tent includes a disk shaped based section with a central aperture surrounded by upstanding walls at each of opposite sides of the base section. The upstanding walls are reinforced by cross walls in the aperture... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4952092 | Tubular railing system A railing system is composed of vertically aligned metal tubes and cross-members which are metal tube rails. The posts are formed with round protruding bosses whose outer diameter (OD) is the same as the outer diameter of the posts. The rails also have th... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4934858 | Fastening device for support structures A fastening device for use in support structures wherein the fastening of support members is accomplished by slidably inserting end connectors into slotted fastening devices to produce a final locking fit between the support members and the fastening devi... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4932808 | Assembly of prefabricated structural components for lattices or trusses An assembly of prefabricated structural components for lattices or trusses includes a plurality of rod-like, load-bearing elements, a plurality of joining elements for joining the rod-like elements to one another, a plurality of connecting elements for co... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4925330 | Six-way connector A six-way connector, for use with structural formwork elements, comprises an upper plate a lower plate and four vertical plates extending therebetween. Each plate is provided with a plurality of apertures to enable a structural formwork element to be secu... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4921369 | Connector for portable furniture including a bed and a child enclosure The present invention includes a connector having rods with keys thereon. The keys engage slot in tubes comprising a frame for portable furniture. The connector also includes a foot which will apply a releasable breaking force to a surface supporting the ... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4900179 | Mounting cross-piece assembly and mounting cross-piece thereof The mounting cross-piece or node assembly serves for the leak-tight connection of the cut ends of profile sections with one another. These profile sections are provided with an upper lengthwise extending opening and thus form a support or carrier construc... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4890953 | Wood beam joint and method of forming A beam joint for connecting the ends of two wooden beams, the beam ends having overlapping matching tongues for connecting them together and providing angular mating surfaces for strengthening the joint, the joint being capable of being supported by a pos... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4856928 | System for assembling panels in various angular positions and panels suitable for the use of this system An assembly for panels having a connection piece comprising a threaded male part with a cylindrical head, associated with a cylindrical female part of the same outside diameter as the head, the face of this head confronting the female part being recessed ... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4724642 | Construction device for connecting building elements A body member comprising either a concrete block or molded or stamped product, includes upwardly opening recesses forming an anchor seat for building elements. The recesses may extend fully from side to side and also open out the sides so that building el... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4712942 | Joint maker Joint maker for the assembly of two or more pieces of stock about common interconnecting members. The joint maker includes a plurality of configured arms about common interconnecting members for either assembling stock at a right angle, or at other angles... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4671693 | Timber joint The improved joint connection provides a separate stress ring for each of the compressive loading zone and tensile loading zone at the end of a timber beam and a central stem secured to one ring and unsecured to the other ring. The connection is such that... | 06/09/1987 |
