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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 |
| 7216370 | Trousers with knee pads in enclosed pockets A series of vertically overlapping pockets is sewn onto an attachment panel which is sufficiently wide to be sewn into the trouser leg at the inseam and outseam. It is long enough to be seamed into the waistband at the top. When the attachment panel is sewn into the... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216371 | Jock support short In one embodiment, the present invention provides a jock support short including a short member and an integrally-formed jock support member. The integral jock support member includes a pocket portion attached to a front portion of the short, which is configured to ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216372 | Disposable protector for the seat ring or upper part of a toilet A disposable protector for the seat ring or upper part of a toilet, is configured to protect the sides and front part of the toilet. The protector includes one piece which covers the ring of the toilet seat or, in the absence of a seat, the upper end of the toilet, ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216373 | Toilet tank valve seat structure A toilet tank valve seat structure mainly includes a body and an overflow tube located on one side of the body. The overflow tube consists of an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube has a gear rack on one side to couple with a hook located on one end of the ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216374 | Smart toilet seat A multi-function toilet seat having a body including an oval and arcuate shaped portion, defining an ergonomically configured upper surface and an open interior. A rear portion interconnects opposite extending ends of the arcuate shaped portion. A fluid inlet plug e... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216375 | Toilet overflow control A toilet overflow control system is provided including a secondary float chamber and secondary float. The secondary float chamber is located below the toilet water tank and behind the toilet bowl at the water level of the toilet bowl and extending upward to the bott... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216376 | Hygiene station for individuals The present invention comprises a disposable hygiene device with a toilet seat with a top and bottom surfaces, where the toilet seat folds for storage before or after use. A receptacle is attached to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. After use, an adhesive on t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216377 | Siphon for sink or similar element A siphon for a sink or similar element includes an upper part, a lower pivoting part, and a connection device disposed between the parts and a gasket. The connection device includes: at least one hinge which is used to pivot and guide the lower part around the axis ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216378 | Patient removal system Various embodiments of a patient removal system are provided for evacuating a patient during an emergency. The patient removal systems may be used to transport the patient while the patient is on a mattress, or the patient removal systems may be used to transport th... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216379 | Multi-purpose convertible play yard A co-sleeper convertibly adapted for use as a changing table, bassinet or play yard is described. The invention includes a first rigid enclosure that has four walls and a floor with the front wall capable of being positioned at an upper level equal to the remaining ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216380 | Corner guard for box spring A corner guard arrangement for a box spring, the corner guard arrangement having first and second members formed of a sheet material and being interlocked together, the interlocking arrangement being such that the first and second members are in sliding engagement t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216381 | Portable privacy enclosure A portable privacy enclosure for sunbathing and other applications includes a bottom panel for engaging the ground or other underlying surface. A first pair of side panels are foldably attached to one longitudinal side of the bottom panel and a second pair of side p... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216382 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment support system has a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm. The arms are pivotable relative to a room wall about a generally vertical axis and are extendable and retractable along respective generally horizontal axes. A first equipment supp... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216383 | Support device for a patient A patient support device which can be connected to patient placement devices of medical examination or treatment equipment, for example an MRI device, an X-ray machine, or of ambulances. The patient support device supports a patient during medical examination and tr... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216384 | Hospital bed and mattress having a retractable foot section A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216385 | Inflatable cushion apparatus for use in surgical procedures and surgical method utilizing the same An inflatable cushion for use in a system and method in supporting the knees and legs of a person during surgery included an inflatable bladder that can move from a collapsed state to an expanded state. A bladder port communicates with a source of inflating gas. The... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216386 | Carabiner attachment bracket for a basket rescue stretcher A pair of carabiner mounting members are rigidly mounted or mountable to each top rail of a basket rescue stretcher. The carabiner mounting members are mounted or mountable spaced longitudinally apart along the each top rail. Carabiner mounting member extend at leas... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216387 | Arched pillow assembly The arched pillow assembly allows a user to comfortably sleep with an arm underneath his or her head and a pillow without restricting the circulation of blood through the arm. The arched pillow assembly includes a pillowcase that holds a conventional pillow and has ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216388 | Contoured seat cushion and method for offloading pressure from skeletal bone prominences and encouraging proper postural alignment A support contour of a cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, defines relief areas at locations adjacent to skin covering the ischial tuberosities, the greater trochanters and the coccyx and sacrum of a person sitting on the support contour. Support areas of the sup... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216389 | Mattress section support A patient support including a frame having a deck support and a step deck positioned on the deck support. The step deck has an upper deck, a lower deck, and a side wall, the upper deck being spaced apart from the lower deck to define a recess of the deck. A mattress... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216390 | Corner guard for box spring A corner guard arrangement for a box spring, the corner guard arrangement having first and second members formed of a sheet material and being interlocked together, the interlocking arrangement being such that the first and second members are in sliding engagement t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216391 | Constant radius dock leveler hinge A dock leveling system adapted to be disposed in a pit is disclosed. A hinge member with a hinge pin receiving area and a hinge pin disposed in the hinge member defines a center of rotation. A deck that is rotatable about the hinge pin includes a curved portion with... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216392 | Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler A dock leveler including a support leg system configured to remain in a support position when the dock leveler descends rapidly and retract when the dock leveler descends slowly. Also, a dock leveler including a multi-tiered lip keeper support system for supporting ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216393 | Optical connector cleaning device The present invention relates to an optical-connector cleaning device, wherein an outer casing has an openable and closable window, through which a cleaning tape for cleaning fiber end surface of the optical connectors is gradually fed. The optical-connector ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216394 | Paint roller frame and apparatus An improved paint roller frame made from a single length of rod having a first 90 degree bend delimiting a first segment formed at one end thereof and adapted to form an axel about which a paint roller can be rotatably mounted, and second and third bends delimiting ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216395 | Mop and pad washing machine A washing apparatus for mop heads and washing pads which has the introduction of cleaning solution into a compartment for the mop as well as an overflow and drain function. The washer provides affordability, eliminates the need for electricity as a power source or l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216396 | Debris blower apparatus A debris blower apparatus for entrances to garages and working and living spaces comprises a blower assembly connected to an elongated nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly mounts to the floor or doorsill of the protected space and comprises a plurality of nozzles al... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216397 | Collection tank and associated cleaning system The present invention is directed to a cleaning system (e.g., carpet cleaning system) that includes a collection tank (also referred to in the art as a waste tank, waste water tank, recovery tank, or the like) that at least generally tapers toward a bottom end of th... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216398 | Computer mouse with a cleaning function A computer mouse providing the functionality of a vacuum cleaner comprises a main mouse body and a vacuum device. The vacuum device is substantially mounted inside the main mouse body so that the shape of the computer mouse having the functionality of a vacuum clean... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216399 | Caster brake A brake is disclosed for use with a cart. The brake includes a pad that contacts the floor to resist movement of the cart. The height of the pad is adjustable. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216400 | Door hold and release mechanism A door hold and release mechanism is provided including a housing mounted onto the pneumatic cylinder of a door check or closer having a piston rod extending from one end of the cylinder. The piston rod passes through an oversized hole in a drop stop which restricts... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216401 | Hinge assembly and housing A hinge assembly adapted for a housing having a main body and a sub-body rotatably positioned on the main body, the hinge assembly including: a first hinge portion adapted to rotatably support both lower sides of the sub-body; and a second hinge portion adapted to r... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216402 | Door handle system A door handle system includes a door opening lever rotationally supported on a support member, and a damper having a linear piston sliding mechanism. The door opening lever has an angle change device for changing an angle when the door opening lever is actuated. The... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216403 | Ergonomic appliance handle The ergonomic appliance handle is an extension handle that is attachable to a carrying or transport handle on a canister style vacuum cleaner or similar floor appliance. The ergonomic appliance handle provides an elongated handle shaft that is attached to the canist... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216404 | Pouch mounting system A fastener system mounts a pouch onto a shirt or other clothing article, wherein the pouch provides a receptacle aperture into which a fastener is placed with its flanges positioned on opposing sides of the aperture. The cloth to which the fastener is mounted is gri... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216405 | Teardrop sealant layer for profile and spacer areas for improved sealing and guiding A reclosable zipper for use with package, such as food and non-food packages, that include first and second mating profile members. Each of the first and second profile members of the zipper closure includes a pair of flanges each having a sealant layer. The sealant... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216406 | Method forming split thin film capacitors with multiple voltages A method for forming a split thin film capacitor for providing multiple power and reference supply voltage levels to electrical devices such as integrated circuits, may be useful in space restricted applications, and in applications that require very close electrica... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216407 | Apparatus and method for processing screw rotor and cutting bit A method for processing a screw rotor includes a step of rotating a blade holder 2 while shifting the blade holder 2 in X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions to form a groove on the outer surface of a rotating cylindrical workpiece 1 with a tool... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216408 | Flexible rail multiaxis machine tool and method A flexible rail machine tool couples temporarily to a structure by vacuum cups and positions a tool head at any desired point over an area. The toolhead can perform operations such as drilling, bolt insertion, and acquisition of dimension data. The flexible rail can... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216409 | Gear puller A gear puller has a screw shaft, a connecting seat, multiple paws and a fixed element. The screw shaft is attached to a shaft and has a hexagonal head and a tip. The connecting seat is connected rotatably to the screw shaft and has a body, a threaded stub and multip... | 05/15/2007 |
