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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4423964 | Timepiece with alarm and time setting device A manually operable setting stem 1 has three stable axial positions defined by a pull out piece 4 cooperating with notches in the head 8a of a spring 8. The illustrated position is a pushed in, neutral position. In an intermediate pulled out position, a r... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4420263 | Electronic watch with means for detecting the movement of a hand through a reference position For performing a very precise detection of the position of at least one hand, the watch is provided with an electro-optical detection device. The detection device comprises a wheel 8 carrying a mirror 26. The wheel 8 is intermittently driven by the driving mem... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4419884 | Test head for compressed gas cylinders A test head useful in the testing of compressed gas cylinders capable of withstanding high pressure. The water jacket head includes a neck seal including a spud insertable into the neck of a compressed gas cylinder for permitting a high pressure seal to b... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4408897 | Electronic timepiece having a digital frequency correction circuit An electronic timepiece comprising a rate correction circuit for modifying the number of time base pulses received by the frequency divider during a predetermined period of time by a predetermined number of correction pulses. The rate correction circuit i... | 10/11/1983 |
| 4405906 | Low power consumption C-MOS oscillator A C-MOS oscillator circuit having input and output terminals adapted to be connected to a resonator and two active MOS transistors of complementary types connected in series between the supply terminals of the circuit, which supply terminals are connected... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4398831 | Electronic watch The watch comprises an oscillator, a frequency divider, display means capable of displaying at least hours and minutes, and a correction circuit controlled by a rotary time setting stem which is capable of assuming at least two axial positions, one being ... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4395230 | Ignition carry-over in multiple burner heating apparatus In a heating apparatus of the type including a multiplicity of spaced, independent burners arranged in a single plane between a pair of manifolds which conduct air and gas to the burners, there is disclosed an improved ignition carry-over wherein the burn... | 07/26/1983 |
| 4392951 | Screen filter A screen filter comprising a plurality of rollers arranged in parallel, spaced relationship with a plurality of carriers positioned between the rollers with the axes of the carriers parallel to the axes of the rollers. An endless wire is wound spirally ov... | 07/12/1983 |
| 4391433 | Extendable torch guide A torch guide for use in cutting metal plate. The guide includes a base member which has a longitudinal channel therein and a magnet on one side thereof for removable attachment of the base member to a metal plate. An elongate straight edge is at least pa... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4389889 | Apparatus for detecting the presence of water in a fuel tank Apparatus for determining the fuel level in a fuel tank and for detecting the presence of water in the fuel tank. The fuel level in the tank is determined by detecting the change in capacitance between a pair of electrodes positioned with a generally vert... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4390813 | Transformer for driving Class D amplifier In an electrodeless discharge lamp of the type including an ionizable medium within a sealed envelope capable of emitting radiant energy when subjected to a radio frequency field, an oscillator for generating an output signal at a given radio frequency, a... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4385278 | Testing apparatus for an electronic ignition system for an internal combustion engine Testing apparatus for an electronic ignition system for an internal combustion engine, the electronic ignition system having an ignition coil with a spark output, an electronic control unit connected to the coil for controlling the coil output, a distribu... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4383203 | Circuit means for efficiently driving an electrodeless discharge lamp In an electrodeless discharge lamp of the type including an ionizable medium within a sealed envelope capable of emitting radiant energy when subjected to a radio frequency field, an oscillator for generating an output signal at a given radio frequency of... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4363554 | Setting mechanism for an analog display watch The mechanism has a sliding and rotary stem 2 for controlling two functions of a digital display watch. The stem 2 carries a fixed pinion 4. An intermediate gear 6 is mounted rotatably at the end of a rocking lever 32. Pivotal movement of the lever 32 aga... | 12/14/1982 |
| 4340847 | Apparatus for supervising and controlling the output power of induction motors An apparatus for supervising and/or controlling the output power of an induction motor comprising means for generating a first voltage signal (Ha) which varies with the actual speed of the motor, means for generating a second voltage signal (S) correspond... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4340858 | Test fixture In an in-circuit test fixture of the type including a bed of pins, first ends of which are adapted to contact a circuit board, means for supporting the pins, and means for making electrical connection thereto, there is disclosed an improvement wherein the... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4326115 | Continuous thru-wire welding machine A continuous thru-wire welding machine for welding a conductor to a terminal comprising a stationary support, first and second elongate arms having known weights, a pair of flexible plates for pivotally connecting first ends of each of the first and secon... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4323124 | Method of inhibiting gravel pack and formation sandstone dissolution during steam injection A method of inhibiting dissolution of the gravel pack and/or erosion of the formation standstone in a well bore subject to water or steam injection. The method includes the addition of a material to the surface of the gravel or formation which is capable ... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4321823 | Aquatic sediment and current monitor An aquatic sediment and current monitor adapted to be positioned in a body of water comprising an elongate, vertically alignable, collecting tube having an open upper end and a closed lower end for collecting, over a long period of time, the natural mater... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4321554 | Time-delayed, variable output current limiting means for power amplifiers In a power amplifier including a power output stage connectable to a load having a minimum rated impedance, there is disclosed means for driving the power output stage so as to prevent excess power dissipation thereby caused by loads having impedances low... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4319510 | Splitter switch for humbucking musical instrument pick-ups In a pick-up for an electrical musical instrument of the type including first and second pick-up assemblies positioned in parallel, spaced relationship, each of the pick-up assemblies including at least one pole piece operatively associated with the strin... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4306697 | Conduit spacer system An improved system for supporting a plurality of conduits above another in parallel, spaced-apart relationship including a base unit for supporting the bottom conduit, the base unit comprising a base and a generally U-shaped member having an open end for ... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4292269 | Method of manufacturing a ring spring for composite machinery seals A method of molding an elastomeric resilient ring member having a generally +-shape comprising the steps of providing a mold having a pair of mold halves, each having an exposed annular mold cavity therein, the surface defining each of the cavities compri... | 09/29/1981 |
| 4290381 | Floating marina A semi-rigid floating marina adapted for use in both ocean and inland waterways including a submerged structural frame interconnected to a floating surface structure by a plurality of rigid and flexible members. The marina is readily portable in nature to... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4285623 | Combined transport and gate assembly for document storage and retrieval systems In a document storage and retrieval system of the type including at least one storage rack having a plurality of individual storage compartments, each of the compartments normally having positioned therein a cartridge holding a plurality of cards or the l... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4282200 | Processes for the preparation of fiberous titanic acid metal salts Fibrous compounds having a ratio of length to diameter of at least 10 of the formula MO.TiO2 wherein M is a bivalent metal and processes for preparing these compounds are described. Preferably M is selected from the group consisting of barium, ... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4281576 | Bridge for stringed instruments In a bridge for stringed instruments of the type including a base member, a plurality of drums, and means connecting the drums to the base member in end-to-end relationship for independent lateral movement in two orthogonal directions to separately adjust... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4281288 | Apparatus for the measurement of the mechanical output of induction motors Apparatus for measuring and/or supervising the output power of an induction motor comprising means for generating a first voltage signal proportional to the synchronous speed of the motor, means for generating a second voltage signal proportional to the a... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4271997 | Rack for skis and the like A rack primarily adapted for connection to the inside curved wall of a van for carrying skis and the like. The rack includes a pair of brackets permanently connectable to the wall of the van and being sufficiently flexible to be curved to follow the conto... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4261583 | Unitary rod gland assembly A rod gland assembly comprising a rod gland core made from a rigid material and adapted to be positioned in a cylinder, between the cylinder bore and a piston rod, and a multiple function seal/wiper/piston cushion element molded from a flexible material o... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4248570 | Air blower for spas or the like In an air blower of the type including a housing having an air inlet and a motor and a fan positioned in the housing, there is disclosed an improvement wherein the housing has first and second outlets and a pivotable plate for selectively sealing either o... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4244542 | Conduit spacer system A system for supporting a plurality of conduits above another in parallel, spaced-apart relationship including a base unit for supporting the bottom conduit, the base unit comprising a base and a U-shaped member having an open end for receiving the bottom... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4244377 | Ear probe for use in closed-loop caloric irrigation An ear probe for use in closed-loop caloric irrigation including a manifold and balloon, the manifold conducting fluid flow into and out of the balloon concentrically, the balloon being a one-piece, elongate, cylindrical member formed from an elastic mate... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4236795 | Precision photographic documentation apparatus There is disclosed apparatus for use in precision photographic documentation including a stationary platform for supporting a subject in the center thereof, a turntable mounted relative to the platform for rotation about an axis aligned with the center th... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4233025 | Hollow cotton roll An elongate, generally cylindrical, hollow cotton roll for use with metal or plastic aspirators or suction tubes for keeping an area dry in medicine and dentistry. The roll has an inner layer of an open mesh fabric which receives the end of the aspirator,... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4232873 | Ring spring for composite machinery seals and method of manufacturing same An elastomeric resilient ring spring for use in an annular elastomeric boot generally of a U-cup configuration having an exposed annular groove which is generally x-shaped, the ring spring being generally +-shaped including four lobes, first and second op... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4224644 | Method and apparatus for controlling a tape player/recorder for retrieving and playing prerecorded information A method and apparatus for controlling a tape player/recorder for retrieving and playing prerecorded selections recorded thereon at spaced locations. According to the method and apparatus, the tape is played, a number indicative of tape position is genera... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4220069 | Electromagnetic pickup for stringed musical instruments A pickup for an electrical musical instrument of the stringed type including first and second pickup assemblies, each pickup assembly including a plurality of metallic, unmagnetized pole pieces operatively associated with the strings of the instrument, th... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4214507 | One-piece plastic piston A piston comprising a core molded from a rigid thermoplastic material and a seal element molded on the core from a flexible thermoplastic material to form a unitary assembly.... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4209477 | Process for preparing a film of densely packed structure A process for preparing dielectric or semiconductive films which have densely packed structures. In a process comprising spreading a powdery ceramic material suspended in a binder and solvent on to a base plate to form a thin layer and subjecting the laye... | 06/24/1980 |
