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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 7860640 | Marker means for determining direction and zoom of a means for viewing A system for determining a direction and a magnification of a means for viewing is described herein. The system can have a means for viewing, a marker means, and a processor in communication with a data storage. The means for viewing can have a means for viewing lon... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7758655 | Method for creating colored socks to match a suit Methods for coloring socks to match suits, trousers, or shoes involves identifying a dye specification for suit material, trouser material or shoe material. The suit, slacks, or shoe material can be dyed per the dye specification. The dye specification can be transm... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7695444 | Flexible protective cover for preventing fluid from entering an open epidermal site A flexible protective cover for preventing fluid from entering an open epidermal site on a user, comprising: a central portion having at least one rib, an edge connected to the central portion at an angle, a lip disposed around the edge, a sealing member disposed ov... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7588393 | Method for supporting top tension drilling and production risers on a floating vessel A method for supporting top tension drilling and production risers on a floating vessel using a tensioner assembly above the water line of the vessel. The method can include attaching at least one hydraulic cylinder on a first end to a first position on a floating v... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7556772 | Liquid analyser A liquid analyser has a reactor portion and an associated measurement portion. A sample pump is operable to deliver a liquid sample to a reactor vessel. A base pump supplys a base solution to the reactor vessel. An ozone generator supplies ozone to the reactor vesse... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7124587 | Heat exchange system The invention is a system for heating hydrocarbon flows with three heat exchangers, wherein the first heat exchanger transfers heat from compressed heated air to a pressurized heat exchange fluid; wherein the second heat exchanger transfers heat from the pressurized... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7051406 | Apparatus holder for hats The apparatus for hands free holding of an article to hat has a substantially stiff lower clamp with a shape contoured to match a hat and two planar surfaces to provide grip support integral with the first planar surface, a substantially stiff upper clamp with engag... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6979458 | Beverage and additive for wellness The invention is an ingestible wellness one time daily dosage made of a large quantity of rapid absorbing glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and an n-acetyl glucosamine and combinations thereof, a large quantity of chondroitin sulfate, chondroitin hydro... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6967194 | Bio-identical hormones and method of use The invention is a method for balancing and maintaining Cortisol levels in humans by identifying the hormonal needs for a human, using blood tests or saliva tests to ascertain the current relationship between the DHEA, androstenedione, testosterone and androstenedio... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962054 | Method for operating a heat exchanger in a power plant The invention is a method for operating a heat exchanger in a power plant by pumping a heat exchange fluid around a set of tubes in the first heat exchanger; increasing the heat exchange fluid temperature and cooling the compressed heated air; splitting heated fluid... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6820423 | Method for improving power plant thermal efficiency Embodiments of the invention include a method for retrofitting a power plant that reduces the consumption of fossil fuel using compressed heated air by retrofitting the power plant by adding at least three heat exchangers, a vessel, a pump, and a control system to t... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6820422 | Method for improving power plant thermal efficiency The invention is a method for retrofitting a power plant that reduces the consumption of fossil fuel using compressed heated air by retrofitting the power plant by adding at least three heat exchangers, a vessel, a pump, and control system to the power plant, wherei... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6775944 | Method for fishing with weedless easy-fall bait The invention is a method of fishing by attaching a hook to a fishing line, attaching the hook to the flexible fishing lure, engaging the hook to a solid rod of the fishing lure, through an egg sack connected to the rod, wherein the egg sack forms an angle between 6... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6761227 | Drill bit for aerating soil for a plant with root system The invention is an apparatus for aerating soil proximate to a plant with root system using a hand drill system, made of a polymer drill bit having a shaft with a vertical axis that is generally cylndrically shaped having a connector end and a drill end, an indentat... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6745576 | Natural gas vapor recondenser system An apparatus for re-liquefying boil-off gas produced by liquid natural gas is described. The apparatus is made up of a collector, wherein the collector contains liquid natural gas, at least one first pump, wherein the first pump is in or adjacent to the liquid natur... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6725590 | Personal identification panel for bike The invention is a personal identification panel for vehicles having at least one wheel with at least two spokes made of a rigid personal identification panel area with a thickness of {fraction (1/32)}th having a first side, a second side, a first attachm... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6718116 | Safety panel for bike The invention is a safety panel for a bicycle and a bicycle and safety panel combination made of rigid display area with a thickness of {fraction (1/32)}th, a first side, a second side, a first attachment end for folding over the first spoke, a second att... | 04/06/2004 |
| 7479067 | Golf marker and method of use A marker for a golf course and a method for using the marker that can have a changeable message. The marker can have a transparent plastic outer body, a display means, a changeable message and an anchoring device. There can also be an adhesive pad that can connect t... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7471208 | Process for continuously monitoring a fluid storage system using synchronized sensors A process for monitoring a fluid storage system using a vessel for storing the fluid and a detection apparatus using synchronized sensors for monitoring and measuring state properties of the fluid is disclosed. The method includes using a housing with at least one p... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7464759 | Method for flowing fluid into or from a well A method for injecting fluid into a well or producing fluid from a well comprising providing one or more single fluid line sliding sleeve downhole tool assemblies into a well in a closed position, applying a first pressure from a fluid source simultaneously to open ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7448169 | Method for constructing and erecting a tower with ballistic resistant enclosure A method for constructing a ballistic resistant tower entails forming a tower ring for a ballistic resistant tower and welding a ballistic resistant stub to a structural ring on a ballistic resistant enclosure. The enclosure includes a hatch to allow entry into the ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7284428 | Sensor housing for use in a storage vessel A detection apparatus for use in a vessel for measuring a fluid includes a tubular connected to a housing containing sensors, wherein the housing includes a top, a bottom, and a hole disposed in the top of the housing. The housing containing sensors includes an oute... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7237391 | Method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas A method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas by a floating vessel with a power plant entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas, separating the pressurized product stream into saturated gas and liquids, and removing impurities from the ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7197963 | Apparatus for clamping a drilling tubular against rotation An apparatus that can be used during drilling operations for the purposes of clamping and holding drilling tubulars is disclosed. The embodiments relate to machinery that clamp and hold drilling tubulars to allow assembly to a specified torque or disassembly of the ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195652 | Method for forming compact chemical reactors with reactor frames The invention relates to a method making a compact chemical reactor with high aspect ratio cavities comprising the steps: forming at least one intermediate assembly, consisting of: at least one frame comprising: a process layer, a perimeter barrier and at least one ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7174005 | School-wide notification and response system A school-wide notification and response system utilizes an administrator interface to transmit a message from an administrator to a contact devices for employees and parents associated with a school. The system comprises a dynamic information database that includes ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7130389 | Digital notification and response system A digital notification and response system utilizes an administrator interface to transmit a message from an administrator to a user contact device. The system comprises a dynamic information database that includes user contact data, priority information, and respon... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114825 | Multifunction utility tool The invention is a multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a cover plate and a back plate connected by a plurality of rivets, as a unit, a plurality of implements connected to a housing, wherein the plurality of implements inclu... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111569 | Individual propelled water craft An individual propelled catamaran watercraft with sloping sides and sloping channel adapted for supporting an individual without flipping and having a draft of no more than 3 inches. ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7094737 | Sugar cane additive for filtration control in well working compositions An additive for controlling filtration loss from a well working fluid in contact with a permeable formation, which comprises sugar cane ash, or sugar cane ash and a cellulose-like material, or sugar cane ash, a cellulose-like material and an oleaginous liquid, where... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083153 | System for organizing a computer monitor The system for organizing a computer monitor includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has a central body having a C-shape for engaging the upper portion of the computer monitor without impairing computer monitor viewing; a left arm fastened t... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077921 | Method to make an expandable air filtration apparatus and device A method of manufacture includes the steps of laminating together a pleated filter media with an expanded wire forming a laminate; pleating the laminate forming a filter pack with a two pleated edges; forming an inner frame with inner front and back panels, an inner... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073918 | Compact multifunction tool for use with computers The invention is a compact multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a front plate and a back plate and an overall length of less than three inches, separated by interior plates connected by pivots and a unit of numerous implement... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7072768 | Method for laterally extrapolating soil property data using soil samples and seismic amplitude data within a seismic coverage area A method for laterally extrapolating shallow soil properties using soil samples and seismic amplitude data within a seismic coverage area entails obtaining seismic amplitude data for the seismic coverage area and obtaining average soil property and soil impedance da... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7073182 | OPCMessenger A connector software that connects on-line interfaces used in automation systems with transaction processing for distribution of data over a global communication network comprising a configurable connector software running on memory in a computer, a configurable con... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067217 | Compact fuel cell layer The fuel cell layer with a central axis includes a first and a second unit fuel cell, an oxidant plenum comprising an oxidant; and a fuel plenum comprises a fuel; and each unit fuel cell comprises: a first and second process layer; a first cavity and second cavity f... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063910 | Compact chemical reactor with reactor frame The compact chemical reactor with a central axis includes at least two unit reactors disposed adjacent to each other to form front and back sides of the compact chemical reactor; a front and back reactant plenum communicating with the front and back side respectivel... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7058585 | Cardless method for reducing fraud in healthcare programs The method for reducing fraud in a healthcare program by registering a service provider with a healthcare provider and issuing a service provider identification code entails registering at least one service of the service provider with the private healthcare provide... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055447 | Dynamic positioning and motion control during cargo transfer operations A system and method providing a portable, floatable vessel for controlling the absolute position and relative position and the motion of a floating craft using a small water plane area, high vertical drag coefficient and dynamic positioning is disclosed. The methodo... | 06/06/2006 |
