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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 52/721.5 - Partial sleeve or collar


Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure including a covering which circumferentially envelopes
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 08/12/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7409798Device for protecting an object from encroaching elements
Disclosed is a barrier for protecting an object from encroaching elements. In one embodiment, the object is a utility pole and the barrier comprises an organic bentonite-based material and an outer boundary surface. The organic bentonite-based material may be formed...
08/12/2008
7287930Vehicle impact attenuator
A vehicle impact attenuator that can be installed at low cost in a narrow installation space, immediately stop a colliding vehicle, and effectively mitigate the impact on the vehicle. The vehicle impact attenuator includes a shock absorber that deforms upon a collis...
10/30/2007
7082735Baluster, balustrade, and method therefor
A baluster, balustrade, and method for constructing the same are provided. The balustrade includes a rail supported by one or more balusters, each baluster extending from a support surface such as one or more treads of stairs. Each baluster has an elongate member ha...
08/01/2006
6941710Columnar jack concealing device
The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ...
09/13/2005
6938390Structure reinforcing method, structure-reinforcing reinforcing fiber yarn-containing material, reinforcing structure material and reinforced structure
A method for reinforcing a structure with a sheet containing reinforcing fiber yarns is disclosed, by which method separation of the sheet is sufficiently prevented, maximum use of the sheet strength is achieved, and existing structures are effectively reinforced. T...
09/06/2005
6915618Tower monopole reinforcement
Reinforcing apparatus for tower monopoles. The reinforcing apparatus comprises vertical threaded reinforcing bar rods, or rods with threaded ends, arranged around the pole and embedded in the pole foundation. The rods extend upward and are attached to the pole at sp...
07/12/2005
6901717Pole reinforcing arrangement
Reinforcement arrangement for a pole including abase flange surrounding a bottom of the pole, elongate tubes connected to the base flange and arranged at discrete locations around a circumference of the pole to extend vertically alongside the pole and annular clampi...
06/07/2005
6886296Wooden post protective sleeve
A wooden post protective sleeve including a collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a surrounding side wall. The open upper end is dimensioned for receiving the lower end of the wooden post therein. The surrounding side wall has a plurality of apert...
05/03/2005
6837016Moment-resistant building frame structure componentry and method
Column-beam building frame structure, wherein columns and beams are interconnected to distribute and share all lateral loads through collars that encircle columns at the nodal points of attachments between columns and beams. Each collar includes inner and outer comp...
01/04/2005
6705058Multiple-part pole
This invention relates to pole structures used for supporting transmission and distribution lines, lighting and communications systems, highway signs, traffic signals, and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a new and useful design of a multi-sect...
03/16/2004
6457289Reinforcement for surfaces of structural elements or buildings
The invention relates to a reinforcement for surfaces of structural elements or buildings comprising at least one supporting layer (TS) optionally provided with a covering layer (DS), and an adhesive layer (KS) provided as a basis material (UG) for connec...
10/01/2002
6192646Round cladding system
System for covering or cladding poles, columns and utility structures. Pairs of vertically-oriented frame members are attached to a column or pole by a supporting bracket mechanism, or directly on a utility structure, such as a gasoline pump. Semi-circula...
02/27/2001
6098353Protective sleeve for a post
A sleeve for the buried end of a fence or sign post provides a watertight construction having an enclosing side and bottom walls. A base portion encloses the post and a capping portion joins with the base portion, providing a water tight connection, the c...
08/08/2000
6019549Vortex shedding strake wraps for submerged pilings and pipes
Flexible elastomer wrap panels stretched and clamped encircling submerged pilings, risers and pipelines are coated to resist degradation by any form of marine life, and incorporate an interior pile-facing felt layer impregnated with a corrosion inhibiting...
02/01/2000
6009683Round column cladding system
A system for covering or cladding poles and columns. A pair of vertically-oriented frame members are attached to a supporting bracket mechanism on the column or pole. Semi-circular panel members are positioned around the pole or column and secured at thei...
01/04/2000
5992124Pilaster mounting system and ceiling shoe
A ceiling shoe and pilaster mounting system for a ceiling, where the pilaster mounting system includes a pilaster which is attached to a ceiling bracket which in turn is attached to the ceiling. The pilaster ceiling shoe is used to cover the top end of th...
11/30/1999
5970668Chimney reinforcement device
A chimney reinforcement device to be secured to a damaged or sound chimney comprising two front corner brackets and two rear corner brackets, which are bolted together to reinforce the upper portion of the chimney. Two wall mounting members are connected ...
10/26/1999
5960597Method for post-tensioning columns
A method for reinforcing a structure involves winding a cable around the structure and tensioning the cable after the ends of the cable are secured. Winding the cable around the structure involves winding a portion of the cable near the top end of the str...
10/05/1999
5809733Rotating guard rail assembly
A rotating guard rail assembly formed preferably of steel tubing and sheathed in a polymerized material such as plastic. The assembly generally comprises a vertical stanchion sheathed in plastic and having a rotating jacket assembly mounted about the exte...
09/22/1998
5657595Fabric reinforced beam and column connections
A technique for applying high strength fiber fabric to strengthen beams and the connection between beams and either supported platforms or supporting vertical columns is disclosed. Fabric made of high strength fibers such as glass, boron, or carbon, is la...
08/19/1997
5542229Concrete pole and method of reinforcing same
A simple reinforcement for concrete pole improving the elasticity of the pole is provided. A reinforcing layer of a fiber-reinforced composite material is applied to a portion of the outer circumference of the concrete pole 9 that comprises reinforced con...
08/06/1996
5444952Chimney reinforcing device
A chimney reinforcing device for increasing the resistance of a brick chimney to destruction during an earthquake. The chimney to be reinforced is of the type which extends above the roof line and which is built between two vertical studs within a wall. T...
08/29/1995
5285614Concrete pole splice
The present invention relates to a device for joining concrete pole sections. The joining or splicing device is a tapered sleeve which is cast integrally with an upper concrete pole section and placed over a lower pole section which is tapered to receive ...
02/15/1994
4439070Method for restoring an underwater piling and an underwater jacket used therewith
The method for restoring an underwater wood, concrete or steel piling or other underwater structure includes the steps of: placing a jacket around a portion of a piling to be restored; securing the jacket in place around the piling so as to create a close...
03/27/1984
4033080Concrete pole to be connected with a wood pole and method of replacing the lower part of the wood pole with the concrete pole
This invention relates to a concrete pole having a reinforcing band and a cylindrical projection, protruding upward, at the outer periphery of the upper end, and a method of replacing the lower part of a wood pole with the said concrete pole. In order to ...
07/05/1977
4023374Repair sleeve for a marine pile and method of applying the same
A preformed molded fiberglass reinforced plastic repair sleeve for use on a marine or other submerged concrete pile and a method of applying the same. The sleeve is provided with at least one vertical seam consisting of inside interlocking reentrant bends...
05/17/1977
 
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