...When G.G. Hubbard learned of his future son-in-law's invention, he called it "only a toy." His daughter was engaged to a young man named Alexander Graham Bell.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5453219 | Aerosol-based compositions useful for the production of an abrasive surface and a method for the production thereof An aerosol composition for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto, which composition can be dispensed from a suitable aerosol container, said composition comprising abrasive grit, a binder solution which is suitable for affixing said ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5314097 | Long distance marking devices and related method The present invention provides a device and method for propelling liquids to long distances. The invention is especially useful for marking animals such as sheep for identification purposes. The device itself comprises a container, liquid residing within ... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5287998 | Actuator for aerosol containers An actuator for use with an aerosol container, the actuator having a passage therethrough which terminates in an orifice, the passage being configured such that the contents of the aerosol container may be communicated through the passage and discharged f... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5205774 | Animation method and device An apparatus and method for animating figures employs at least one collapsible, fluid chamber, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure the chamber. In one embodiment, a single, inflatable chamber is employed, the chamber having a section o... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5196459 | Water-based aerosol coating compositions A water-based aerosol coating composition suitable for discharge from an aerosol container comprising: a monomer-modified alkyd resin which is rendered water-soluble by neutralization with a base, a rosin-modified maleic resin which is rendered water-solu... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5169558 | Two-part aerosol composition for increasing the light reflectivity of an object A two-part system and method for increasing the reflex-reflectivity of a substrate is disclosed wherein a first aerosol dispensing means containing a first coating composition capable of forming a base coating on a substrate and a second aerosol dispensin... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5156765 | Aerosol foam marking compositions The present invention contemplates an aerosol composition adapted for providing a foam upon discharge from a suitable containment means, said composition comprising (a) a propellant, (b) water, (c) a water-insoluble polymer, (d) a surfactant, (e) a foam s... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5148988 | Spraying apparatus A spraying apparatus is provided with a pair of discs for masking the material which is sprayed. The discs are mounted on an axle which is free to move up and down within the spraying apparatus as the spraying apparatus moves over the surface which is bei... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5035920 | Two-step method for increasing the light-reflectivity of an object A two-part system and method for increasing the reflex-reflectivity of a substrate is disclosed wherein a first aerosol dispensing means containing a first coating composition capable of forming a base coating on a substrate and a second aerosol dispensin... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4946104 | Spraying apparatus with counterweight member A movable marking apparatus for marking a supporting surface includes a housing member, wheels rotatably mounted to the housing for engaging the supporting surface and rolling on it, and a handle assembly secured to a rear portion of the housing for contr... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4943008 | Chassis assembly for spraying apparatus A chassis assembly for a moveable spraying apparatus supports a container which contains material such as paint and a handle assembly for controlling the apparatus. This chassis includes a housing with a support beam which supports the handle assembly wit... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4940184 | Spraying apparatus with speed indicating assembly A movable marking apparatus for marking a supporting surface includes a housing member, wheels rotatably mounted to the housing for engaging the supporting surface and rolling on it, and a handle assembly for controlling the apparatus and actuating the no... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4895304 | Spraying apparatus A spraying apparatus is provided with a pair of discs for masking the material which is sprayed. The discs are mounted on an axle which is free to move up and down within the spraying apparatus as the spraying apparatus moves over the surface which is bei... | 01/23/1990 |