Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173586 | Coating removal composition The present invention is directed to a coating removal composition comprising at least one weak metal binding agent, a solvent system comprising at least one alcohol or ester, and a corrosion inhibition system. A method of removing a coating from an intentionally co... | 05/08/2012 |
| D659340 | Cleaning system trolley | 05/08/2012 |
| D654985 | Dosing assembly | 02/28/2012 |
| D654982 | Fluid dispenser | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119580 | Lubricant concentrate containing a phosphate triester The present invention relates to a lubricant concentrate containing the following components (i) at least one amine, (ii) at least one phosphate according to the general formula (I), ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119578 | Method of lubricating a conveyor system The present invention is directed to a method of lubricating a conveyor system comprising i) diluting a conveyor lubricant concentrate with water to obtain an aqueous conveyor lubricant with the concentration c, ii... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118800 | Fluid absorbent tape A fluid absorbent tape is divided into sections that can be separated to customize the length of the tape and simplify use. In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid absorbent tape includes an absorbent material enclosed in a fluid permeable cover to form an elo... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8104647 | Closure for a pressurizable container An improved pressurizable container and closure. Some embodiments provide an improved sealing arrangement for a pressurized container and closure. Other embodiments provide an improved closure is easier to grasp and/or manipulate. Some embodiments are directed towar... | 01/31/2012 |
| D652674 | Multi-station liquid dispensing apparatus | 01/24/2012 |
| 8091171 | Device and method for coupling a cleaning implement to a floor cleaning machine A device and method for coupling a floor cleaning implement to a floor cleaning machine. The device and method selectively couple a floor cleaning implement, such as a pad or brush, in manner that can be easily released and connected. In one embodiment the coupling ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079770 | Cleaning tool with fluid delivery device A fluid delivery system for a cleaning tool. In one embodiment, the fluid delivery system includes a reservoir, a first conduit and a second conduit coupled to the reservoir and adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the reservoir, wherein an end of the second c... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8071523 | Cleaning and corrosion inhibition system and composition for surfaces of aluminum or colored metals and alloys thereof under alkaline conditions The present invention relates to corrosion inhibitor systems, in particular to cleaning and corrosion inhibiting compositions for surfaces of aluminum or colored metals and alloys thereof under alkaline conditions, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industrie... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8056178 | Mop with receptacle Some aspects of the present invention are related to a mop and/or mop head that allows larger debris to pass over at least a portion of the mop head and into a receptacle of the mop head. In some embodiments, the mop head and the receptacle are integrally formed. Th... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8044811 | Sensing device and method The invention relates to a method and sensing device capable of determining a temperature of a liquid and an electrical conductivity of the liquid at the temperature. The sensing device comprises at least one temperature sensor for providing temperature measurement ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034184 | Fluid absorbent tape A method for controlling the flow of a fluid on a surface. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a fluid absorbent tape that includes an absorbent material, a fluid permeable cover enclosing the absorbent material to form an elongated fluid absorbent ta... | 10/11/2011 |
| D646754 | Insert for a closure for a container | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016212 | Multiple function dispenser A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate with a dilutent from a container. The dispenser includes two slideable eductors one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentr... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8002898 | Material delivery systems and methods A method of determining one or more operational parameters of a washing system having a wash tank to which water and material are added. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring a concentration of material, which is decreased at least partially due to water... | 08/23/2011 |
| D643990 | Cleaning system trolley | 08/23/2011 |
| 7996327 | Product efficiency calculator system and method A method of using a computer system to inform a consumer about an efficiency associated with an improved packaging configuration for a cleaning product relative to a standard packaging configuration for the cleaning product. The method comprises inputting values fro... | 08/09/2011 |
| D642869 | Dispensing closure | 08/09/2011 |
| 7979956 | Vacuum bag attachment device and method A vacuum bag (10) attachment device and method. One embodiment provides a device for attaching a vacuum bag to a suction port of a vacuum cleaner (11), wherein the vacuum cleaner has a fixation projection (22) positioned adjacent the suction por... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7963304 | Multi-station liquid dispensing apparatus with automatic selection of proper flow rate A multi-station dispensing apparatus which affords an automatic flow rate for the product to be dispensed. It also provides a single control knob which can select from several different chemical concentrates to be diluted and dispensed. In addition, a bottle can be ... | 06/21/2011 |
| D640349 | Dosing assembly | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954507 | Mixing eductor An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950106 | Squeegee assembly for a floor cleaning machine The present invention relates to an improved squeegee assembly. Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to a uniquely shaped squeegee configuration that has been found to remove liquids from a floor in an efficient manner. One particular embodiment ut... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7943565 | Sanitizing and cleaning composition and its use for sanitizing and/or cleaning hard surfaces The present invention relates to acidic sanitizing and/or cleaning compositions comprising a specific quaternary antimicrobial system consisting of C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl carboxylic acids, C5-C18 alkyl monocarboxylic acids, unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or uns... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7897002 | Method of modifying a surface This invention provides a method for modifying the appearance of a surface using a thin laminate. The laminate includes an indicia containing layer disposed against the lower surface of a carrier film. The laminate may optionally include a bonding coat or layer for ... | 03/01/2011 |
| D633175 | Dosing assembly | 02/22/2011 |
| D632909 | Fluid dispenser | 02/22/2011 |
| D632043 | Cleaning system trolley | 02/01/2011 |
| D631940 | Fluid dispenser | 02/01/2011 |
| 7875581 | Lubricant composition for resin conveyor and method for using same A lubricant composition for a resin conveyor, comprising specific (A) a nonionic surfactant and (B) water and, if necessary, (C) (a) a cationic surfactant and/or (b) an amphoteric surfactant, and a method for using same. Using a specific nonionic surfactant as the m... | 01/25/2011 |
| D629870 | Closure for a container | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850095 | Multiple function dispenser A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a rotatable and slideable eductor assembly. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of th... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7815072 | Metering and dispensing closure A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7794311 | Method and apparatus for cleaning carcasses Various carcass cleaning apparatuses and methods are described and illustrated, wherein carcasses can be cleaned by at least partially immersing carcasses within reservoirs moved by a conveyor. The reservoirs can be filled with cleaning fluid, receive carcasses to i... | 09/14/2010 |
| D623456 | Fluid dispenser | 09/14/2010 |
| 7757341 | Spot removal device An extraction cleaning device housing multiple cleaning solutions that can dispensed by manipulation of a control coupled to the extraction device. Multiple cleaning solution supply reservoirs are coupled to the cleaning device and in fluid communication with a disp... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7752700 | Cleaning bullet A cleaning bullet for use in a pipe or track includes a compressible body. In one embodiment, a sheet draped over the body is engageable with interior walls of the pipe or track to clean small contaminants. In another embodiment, the body is formed from an absorbent... | 07/13/2010 |
