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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8114282 | Method and installation for regulating the modifier level in chromatography or supercritical extraction with recycling A chromatography or supercritical extraction method is disclosed, in which the eluent comprises a mixture of a fluid and a modifier and in which the fluid is recycled. One exemplary method comprises an operation consisting in determining at least one quantity linked... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8099354 | Financial management system and related methods A financial management system includes a portal which makes transaction information available to a corresponding mutual fund in real time. In one implementation, information related to multiple portals can be presented to a mutual fund. Suitable programming may opti... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8029840 | Method and device for producing and packaging sausage type products According to this method, the products are produced by continuously co-extruding a bead coated with a starting base comprising hydrocolloids so as to form a skin by calcium gelation when the sausage passes into the elongated gelation bath, said bead then being share... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028573 | Tool set for the insertion of a flow monitoring device in a fluid piping, and implementation method therefore The invention particularly relates to a tool set for setting-up a flow monitoring device (1) in a fluid piping (K). This tool set comprises at least one hollow semi-flexible hose (31) provided with a jack (33) bearing the device (1... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8011949 | Connector with simplified mounting for a multiple conductor cable The invention relates to a connector to be mounted on a cable (K) with a plurality of insulated connectors (C), and including a comb (1), a connection terminal block (2) and assembling members (4). According to the invention, the comb (1)... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8003921 | Cooking apparatus The invention concerns a cooking apparatus (1) which includes a base (3) and a receptacle (2) that rests upon the base (3). According to the invention, the apparatus includes a skirt (14) that has a closed side wall (15) sur... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7983969 | Money market trading platform A money market trading platform provides institutional investors with comprehensive on-line analysis, account management, and on-line money market trading capabilities. An institutional investor's computer is connected via a communication network to a bank or broker... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7835976 | Financial management system and related methods A financial management system includes a portal which makes transaction information available to a corresponding mutual fund in real time. In one implementation, information related to multiple portals can be presented to a mutual fund. Suitable programming may opti... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7722368 | Device for connecting with secure access The invention relates to a device for connecting with secure access, comprising a socket (1), a movable plug (non visible), a protective case (3) equipped with a mobile flap (4), and locking members. According to the invention, the locking membe... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7625424 | Air cleaner and shut-down method An air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a high voltage power supply configured to provide a high voltage to a collector cell and a shut-down circuit coupled to the high voltage power supply. The shut-down circ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7600957 | Expandable sealant for fasteners An expandable sealant is provided for a fastener including a threaded defining surface. The fastener includes the expandable sealant as a coating adhered to at least a portion of the thread-defining surface to lock the fastener in place and to expand to fill space b... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7597749 | Frame for electrostatic precipitator cell A frame for an electrostatic precipitator cell is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The frame in one embodiment includes a first frame portion adapted to at least partially receive the electrostatic precipitator cell and a second frame portion ad... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7592030 | Non-dairy, non-soy food product and methods of making A food product or composition has from about 23% to about 42% by weight of at least one of the group consisting of almonds and cashews, wherein the almonds and/or cashews have been finely ground, from about 27% to about 65% by weight of a liquefying agent capable of... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7587785 | Vacuum collection device useful in yard maintenance A portable, vacuum-powered collection device is useful in yard maintenance and other similar applications where debris, some of which may be bulky, is being collected. The collection device makes use of a receptacle adapted to be worn on a user's back during operati... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585344 | Air cleaner airflow shaper An airflow shaper for use in an air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The airflow shaper includes a body including a substantially central axis and a raised central region formed on the body. The raised central region transitions an im... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7547352 | Air cleaner conductor system An air cleaner conductor system is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner conductor system includes an electrostatic precipitator assembly, a chassis including an electrostatic precipitator receptacle and a power supply, and two or mor... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7533440 | Integral vacuum cleaner bumper An integral vacuum cleaner bumper is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The bumper includes a bumper shell formed of an at least partially resilient material and includes an inner surface that mates to the vacuum cleaner chassis and an outer surfa... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7521402 | Lubricant composition, fastener coated with same, and methods for making and using same A lubricating composition includes about 50 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of a blend including an olefinic resin and a wax. The lubricating composition also includes about 15 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of a fatty acid amide. The lubricatin... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7514029 | Method for forming sealing devices on fasteners A method and apparatus for forming sealing and/or retaining elements on a wide variety of fastening devices is provided. The fasteners are conveyed on fastener nests each having a chamber, a fastener lock and a fastener release that are moveable relative to each oth... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7507980 | Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viuses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms fo... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7507432 | Non-dairy, non-soy food product and methods of making A food composition or product is described comprising a finely ground nut-seed component, a liquefying agent, and salt, combined with (a) baking soda and a starch; or (b) at least one sweetening agent; or (c) baking soda, a starch and at least one sweetening agent. | 03/24/2009 |
| 7481870 | Electrode wire for an electrostatic precipitator An electrode wire for use in an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire includes a wire portion of a predetermined length L, a first end, and a second end. The electrode wire further includes retaining b... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7476885 | Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms f... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7441460 | Vacuum regulator with two gauges A vacuum regulator includes two gauges, such as an electronic gauge and a mechanical gauge, each adapted to take a measurement associated with a vacuum. A digital display is associated with the electronic gauge, and an analog display is associated with the mechanica... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7404710 | Method and device for producing and packaging sausage-type products According to this method, the products are produced by continuously co-extruding a bead (B) coated with a starting base comprising hydrocolloids so as to form a skin by calcium gelation when the sausage passes into the elongated gelation bath (2), said bead t... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7377575 | Vehicle with retractable open top and method for stowing same, with horizontal tilting system The invention concerns a method for stowing an open top (1, 3, 5, 9) in a vehicle storage space (53). The top being initially closed, it consists in displacing the roof parts up to the inside of the storage space, some at least up to a first substantia... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374235 | Retractable roof for a vehicle, with movable arms and opening roof elements The invention is a let-down roof structure with overlapping front roof panels and retractable side roof rails which pivot transversely into a stored position. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360828 | Sliding roof system with stackable panels and vehicle equipped therewith The invention concerns a sliding roof system for a vehicle, comprising at least one front roof panel (40) and one rear roof panel (48), mobile relative to each other between a flush position and an offset position in height. One of the roof panels comp... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7269620 | Device and method for exchanging flows between a client device and a server The invention concerns a device for data flow exchange between a client device (3) provided with an Internet file and a server (4) adapted to provide on request from the client device (3), at least a service for transforming said file, the commu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7237822 | Rear boot hood with double swivel lock for a convertible vehicle with fold-a-way roof Each of the sets of pivots (5) comprise a base (9) fixed to the bodyshell (10) of the vehicle, a body (11) linked to the hood (4) of the rear boot by a hinge (12) and means for locking the body (11) in relation to the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7159511 | Method of manufacturing print belts A manufacturing line for manufacturing a print belt comprising a support-forming strip and a photopolymerized resin forming printing characters, the line comprises spreader means adapted to spread the resin on the strip, photopolymerizer means adapted to solidify th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7145105 | Electric kettle The invention concerns an electric kettle comprising a power supply base (1) including electrical connection means (3), and, a removable container (2) including a reservoir (4), a electrical heating element (5), matching electrical... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121602 | Shelf assembly for a vehicle The package shelf (3) comprises sliders (47) which are moveable in relation to the frame (46) of the vehicle, a shelf (48) which can move along two tracks (46) which are fixed to the frame (45) and along the sliders (47 | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118162 | Foldable roof having a locking system for a convertible vehicle A foldable roof is disclosed, which is adapted to a convertible vehicle, and which includes first and second rigid roof elements connected to one another by a first articulation. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7089938 | Pneumatic oxygen conserving device A pneumatic oxygen conserving device uses a portion of gas exiting its main valve to interrupt delivery of the gas. Gas is dispensed upon inhalation and is interrupted by means of suitable pneumatic connections between the device's delivery system and its sensing sy... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6994658 | Modular heavy bag A heavy bag uses one or more removable canisters placed inside a cover, substantially filling the cover and thereby forming a modular construction for the heavy bag. The cover has a selectively resealable closure which permits the canister or canisters to be inserte... | 02/07/2006 |
| D511195 | Golf club | 11/01/2005 |
| 6895878 | Chain stitch multi-needle quilting machine and method to create a pattern in a quilting material The invention relates to a chain stitch multi-needle guilting machine with stitch-forming quilting elements and a method for creating a pattern in a guilting material. The elements of the quilting machine are comprised of at least one needle bar with attached needle... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6772041 | Hardening equipment and hardening method A nozzle holding means (13) having a nozzle (19) being free to eject laser beam from its top end is provided being free to move along a guide means among a plurality of machine tools. Nozzle holding means operation control means (6, 33) for cont... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752152 | Pneumatic oxygen conserving device A pneumatic oxygen conserving device includes a reservoir of pressurized gas delivered upon inhalation through a single-lumen cannula. Gas flow is interrupted by a series of interconnected passages and chambers, including a check valve which is acted upon by the flo... | 06/22/2004 |
