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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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Class 414/547 - Pivotable, telescopic arm imparts path of plural radii


Subclass of Class 414 - Material or article handling
Definition: Apparatus wherein the carrier or mover is an arm (e.g.,
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 01/12/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7645110Moving robot with arm mechanism
A moving robot includes a first arm portion is coupled to a first joint on a side portion of a main robot body. The first arm portion has concave portion with an opening. A folding mechanism is accommodated in the concave portion. In the folding mechanism, a second ...
01/12/2010
7341157Enclosed-reeving, live-line boom
A crane comprising a boom formed as an elongate tubular structure and a line assembly to extend a line from a least one end of the boom. The line assembly may include a first bank of sheaves, a second bank of sheaves, a line reeved around the first and second banks ...
03/11/2008
7320377Mobile conveying vehicle
The present application relates to a mobile conveying vehicle comprising axles rigidly arranged on a support frame, an operator's cabin and a series of units and additional unit parts such as an engine, pumps, a radiator, hydraulic tank and/or fuel tank. In accordan...
01/22/2008
7293951Lifting apparatus and method
A lifting apparatus and method according to which a load is mounted to a structure. The structure is rotated about a pivot axis so that the load is positioned over an object while remaining mounted to the structure, and the load is translated towards the pivot axis ...
11/13/2007
7189048Pick-up vehicle having a swivel device and swivel device for loading and unloading the pick-up vehicle
The present invention is directed to a pick-up vehicle, a swivel device for use in a pick-up vehicle for loading and unloading. The pick-up vehicle includes a swivel device including at least one swivel arm having a curved and/or bent section along its length. A swi...
03/13/2007
7111884Truck storage and work surface tailgate
A storage compartment and integrated tailgate worksurface is disclosed. The storage compartment is easily retrofitable to any standard or light duty pick-up truck bed. A parallel linkage mechanism and integrated power unit can raise and lower the storage compartment...
09/26/2006
7090086Extendible boom with removable hydraulic hose carrier
A telescoping boom has a plurality of boom sections, and the boom sections nest together. The sections include an outer base section, intermediate sections, and an inner section that forms the outer end of the boom when extended. A hydraulic actuator and mechanical ...
08/15/2006
6948755Truck bed extension
A truck bed extension that is convertible into a truck bed separator to compartmentalize truck beds. The truck bed separator and extension are releasably attached to the truck bed lip at one end and to either the truck bed extension or the truck bed separator at the...
09/27/2005
6929719Leveller bar for coking ovens
The invention relates to a levelling bar for coking ovens, for levelling the cones of discharged coal which form under the filling holes of the oven chamber during the filling process. The levelling bar consists of two cheeks, such as plates (1), which extend...
08/16/2005
6910544Work machine arrangement
In the operation of work machines of the type having an extensible arm, the maximum reach of the arm for a given work machine is limited by such factors as the vehicle's weight, body size and engine placement. The present invention provides for a work machine arrang...
06/28/2005
6881021Telescopic jib for a motor vehicle or a crane
A telescopic boom (1) for a vehicle (25) or a hoist with a storage rack (6) for at least two box girders (2, 3) guided displaceably in one another in the direction of their longitudinal axes, which are mounted to pivot about a horizontal ...
04/19/2005
6565307Transfer machine
Transfer machine, intended for transferring loads (K), especially containers, wherein the transfer machine comprises a frame (R) equipped with a wheelwork (P); a horizontal support plane (1) located in connection with the frame (R) for supporting the load...
05/20/2003
6561396Automobile cargo carrier system
A cargo carrier system includes at least one cargo carrier for use with a vehicle having a front, a rear, a first side, a second side and roof rack. The carrier includes a base adapted to be coupled to the roof rack and a cargo holder coupled to the base....
05/13/2003
6382039Telescopic system for a robot
A telescopic system for a robot includes a frame for mounting a motor, a stationary module mounted on the frame and a rotational shaft rotating by the motor. The rotational shaft is mounted in the stationary module, and a movable plate is associated with ...
05/07/2002
6350098Swivel mounted container holding device
Vehicle mounted container handling devices including a rotating swivel mount and an articulated arm connected to the swivel mount are disclosed. The swivel mount includes a housing operable to rotate about a shaft in a first plane. The articulated arm is ...
02/26/2002
6283699Container handling systems
A mechanism for loading and unloading a container onto a tray attached or attachable to a track or trailer vehicle. The mechanism includes a transverse assembly at each end of the tray, each assembly incorporating a centrally mounted telescoping boom, a l...
09/04/2001
6206627Loading device for containers or similar
A loading device for containers (C) comprises a pair of loading units (2), each having a telescopic column (4) supported on a bracket (3) so as to be swivelled about a common swivel axis (I). The telescopic column consists of a lower portion (9), an upper...
03/27/2001
6183185Loader assembly for an articulated refuse collection vehicle
A loader assembly carried by a semi trailer having a chassis, a body carried by the chassis, a forward end, and a rearward end, the forward end of the chassis coupled to a towing vehicle having a cab, the loader assembly including a pair of forwardly exte...
02/06/2001
6158948Cone collecting and loading system
A system for collecting traffic cones is provided including a tractor and a trailer connected to the tractor for trailing the same. Next provided is a pick-up assembly for picking up a cone and placing the same on the trailer for stacking. Also, a conveyo...
12/12/2000
5984614Apparatus for retrieving and transporting disabled vehicles
An improved towing vehicle for retrieving and/or transporting other vehicles such as vintage cars, disabled automobiles, or disabled trucks. The improved towing vehicle combines a rollback bed with a rear-mounted recovery boom that serves as both a conven...
11/16/1999
5975831ATV-mounted game hoist
A game hoist for mounting to the cargo rack of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The game hoist is mounted to the cargo rack using a base plate which has one or more sets of angle brackets mounted to the underside of the base plate. The sets of angle brackets...
11/02/1999
5904098Crane carrying vehicle for transporting track ties
A crane carrying vehicle for transporting track ties comprises an elongated machine frame supported on undercarriages for movement on rails in an operating direction, the machine frame comprising a storage section for temporarily storing track ties and ha...
05/18/1999
5688100Loading device for containers or the like
A loading device for containers comprises a pair of like loading units to be mounted on a vehicle frame having a longitudinally extending center axis. Each loading unit comprises a bracket, a telescopic column supported on the bracket for pivoting about a...
11/18/1997
5403145Street legal, mobile, truck mounted tube bundle pulling apparatus
The invention relates to a street legal mobile mounted tube bundle pulling apparatus which is moveable from a lifting position to a travelling position. A longitudinal track is attached to the bed of the vehicle. A sled which is contiguous with said track...
04/04/1995
5338146Dolly carrier
A dolly carrier for carrying a dolly has a support arm slidably coupled to a guide member. The support arm has a dolly support surface configured to engage the dolly. The dolly support surface is movable between a storage position and a removal position. ...
08/16/1994
5238359Garbage truck
A garbage truck includes a motor truck having a garbage container provided thereon. The garbage container confines a garbage receiving space and has a top end provided with a garbage inlet opening and a rear side provided with a garbage outlet opening A p...
08/24/1993
5015145Automated cargo loading system
A method and apparatus for automatically loading a cargo compartment of a vehicle is disclosed that maximizes the utilization of available space within the vehicle by determining an optimum load configuration based on various parameters of the vehicle and...
05/14/1991
4921394Load handling device
A load handling device for transferring ISO flat racks, containers or the like, to and from a support comprising two spaced lifting arms (11) pivotally connected adjacent their lower ends (at 9) to said support (13) and hydraulic rams (40,41) for rocking ...
05/01/1990
4818172Parasitic crane
A crane has a twin post and a twin boom construction and provides for numerous degrees of freedom. The crane is a trailer and uses the weight of a vehicle to which it is attached for stability when it is in an operating mode. The crane has wheels which ma...
04/04/1989
4687402Carrier for cylindrical hay bales
A carrier for cylindrical hay bales is adapted for mounting on the box of a pickup truck. It includes a shaft pivoted in a support frame about a horizontal axis and a pair of bale lifting arms are mounted to opposite ends of the pivoted shaft. These arms ...
08/18/1987
4390314Container truck for lifting and carrying away a container
A container truck for lifting up a container (13) into position on the truck (1) for subsequent transport. In order to achieve a simple and cheap construction without a counterweight, an end portion (15) of the truck (1) in contact with the container (13)...
06/28/1983
4363409Multi-purpose utility vehicle
A multi-purpose utility vehicle which includes a self-propelled mobile, articulated vehicle having a cab on the chassis providing an enclosed and protected areas for an operator with a telescoping boom assembly pivotally mounted on the chassis for continu...
12/14/1982
4363583Hay bale loader
A hay bale loader which may be attached to a hay stack mover or other hauling equipment for grasping and lifting big bales of hay, and for placing them on the hauling equipment. A boom which is attached to a frame and is movable between vertical and angul...
12/14/1982
4304519Towing vehicle with side lifter
A towing vehicle with a boom pivotal about a horizontal axis and a second axis perpendicularly thereto enabling the boom to be moved to a position over a disabled vehicle located along side the towing vehicle. A pair of power cylinders is attached to the ...
12/08/1981
4227849Refuse collection device
A refuse collection device includes a pair of side-mounted lift arms with a carriage for engaging a refuse container. The carriage is laterally extendable to reach out and engage the container. The lift arms swing upward to dump the refuse from the contai...
10/14/1980
4021070Mechanical lift
Described is a mechanical lift for lifting (or lowering) an object to (or from) an elevated storage compartment. The lift comprises a carriage in which the object, for example an oxygen tank, is secured. Rigid bars are pivotally mounted to an upper portio...
05/03/1977
3937337Vehicle mounted loader and unloader
A vehicle mounted mechanism for manipulating long load units such as pipe lengths which extend over a substantial portion of the load carrying length of the vehicle. The mechanism is stored within the width limit of the vehicle beneath its bed for over th...
02/10/1976
 
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