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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6247178 | Convertible, scent retaining garment/blanket The invention is an improved process for promoting bonding between parent and infant. The invention is also a garment for use with this process. The garment is a shirt made from scent-absorbing fabric. The shirt's sleeves and torso portion are secured tog... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6221822 | Detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers The disclosure is directed to novel detergent compositions having polyalkoxylated amine foam stabilizers. The new foam stabilizers of the inventive detergent compositions build or enhance foaming and are particularly useful because of their surprisingly m... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6189329 | Cascade refrigeration system A cascade refrigeration system is provided. The cascade refrigeration system includes a low stage having a first refrigerant flowing therethrough and a high stage having a second refrigerant flowing therethrough. The low stage includes a compressor and ev... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6191099 | Method for cleaning hydrocarbon-containing soils from surfaces This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing soils. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and applying the composition to the surface to be cleaned. Broadly, the detergent composition consists ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6189181 | Door retaining device A door retaining structure is provided for limiting the path of a door pivotably mounted on a door frame. The door retaining structure includes a connection structure for interconnecting the door and the door frame. An inertial locking device is operative... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6186591 | Table with self-adjusting midframe support An institutional table is of the type in which the table tops and the seats for table users are assembled as an integral (as well as foldable and storable) structure. The table has first and second flat table tops pivotally coupled to one another at a hin... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6186360 | Machine and method for unloading a bulk-material bag Disclosed is a machine for unloading a bulk-material bag of the type having a bottom portion, a side portion and a transition portion between the bottom and side portions. The machine includes an apparatus aiding discharge of the material from the bag. In... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6181028 | Transfer mechanism for transferring power between a utility source and a stand-by generator A transfer mechanism is provided for transferring the supply of power between a generator and utility source. The transfer mechanism includes a monitoring system for monitoring the power supplied by the utility source. The monitoring system starts the gen... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179060 | Sod-laying vehicle apparatus and Sod-holding device therefor Sod-laying apparatus for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of support arms, each with a proximal end secured to the frame for pivoting arm movement in spaced parallel vertical fixed planes, a horizontal transverse guide mem... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179371 | Motor vehicle wall product and related method A motor vehicle sidewall product for use in making a recreational vehicle includes a fiberglass sheet having first and second surfaces. A bonding sheet adheres to the second surface and such sheet comprises between 25% and 60% resin and between 75% and 40... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6175102 | Holder for a hot plate A mounting arrangement for a cooking surface is provided. The mounting arrangement is mounted in a cut-out of a work plate in the top of a kitchen range. The mounting arrangement includes a one-piece frame connected to an assembly unit to form a sub-assem... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6169064 | Amine ether acid salt surfactant composition The disclosure involves a novel amine ether acid salt surfactant. The amine constituent of the surfactant may include ether amines or fatty-based amines. The ether acid constituent of the surfactant, in particular, imparts liquidity to the surfactant. Hyd... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6164285 | Position-adjustable control console A control console for a mobile machine includes a lower support device, a first platform and a pair of links pivotally coupled between the support device and the first platform. A second platform is mounted atop the first platform for sliding movement par... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6163129 | Method of controlling the starting, stopping and speed of an AC induction motor A method for controlling the starting, stopping and operation of an AC motor is provided. Each winding of the AC motor is interconnected to an AC source by a thyristor switch and a bypass contactor for providing voltage and current to the AC motor. The me... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6160365 | Interface module for a motor control system An interface module is provided for allowing a user to remotely set the operating parameters of a motor driven by a motor control. The interface module includes a micro-controller having a plurality of input devices interconnected thereto. Each input devi... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6155660 | Switchgear cabinet with a framework The switchgear cabinet has a framework that is closed or may be closed by wall elements and at least one door. An earthquake-proof mounting of apparatus, mounting plates or the like is achieved in that at least one housing or frame is mounted into the fra... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6151712 | Hat A hat is provided to protect a wearer's head from the elements. The hat includes a head receiving structure having an inner surface defining a head receipt cavity. An upper brim is positioned over a first end of the head receiving structure, and a lower b... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6151787 | Levelling apparatus for a builder's laser level A levelling apparatus for a builder's laser level includes a base having a central axis and a sphere-shaped socket component mounted to the base. A sphere-shaped ball device is received in the socket component for relative movement with respect thereto. A... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6150949 | Optical display device An optical display device for the representation of signs, especially road signs, in a display frame attached to a support device. The display frame is comprised of strip-shape display segments located at a distance from each other. In order to obtain a s... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6146433 | Internal air baffle An air-channeling apparatus for channeling the flow of air into a dirty-air chamber of a dust collector. The air-channeling apparatus having a top baffle member secured with respect to the ceiling of the dust collector, the top baffle member positioned at... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6146427 | Method for cleaning hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabric in laundry washing applications This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabrics. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and washing the fabric to be cleaned with the detergent composition. Broadly, t... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6146087 | Denesting device and method for denesting a block of precut material A denesting device and a method of denesting a block of precut material is provided. The denesting device includes a conveyor having first and second opposite ends and a belt structure traveling therebetween. A belt structure conveys the block of material... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6131227 | Suction regulating skirt for automated swimming pool cleaner heads An improved skirt for use with an automatic or robotic pool cleaner head comprising at least one or a row of double-hinged flaps, each of the flaps comprising a receiving member affixed to the pool cleaner head, an upper articulating member pivotally coup... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6131674 | Gripping apparatus for resisting sliding of drilling machine A gripping apparatus for resisting sliding of a drilling machine in first and second directions during drilling operations is provided. The gripping apparatus is pivotably mounted on the anchoring assembly of the drilling machine. The drilling machine inc... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6129545 | Gas burner with pollution-reducing features A gas burner has a perforated, hollow body around and defining a combustion chamber. Gaseous fuel is fed to one side of the body, combustion occurs on the other side and the perforations provide a spatial connection between the fuel feed side and the comb... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6120206 | Switch cabinet with rack and wall elements A switching cabinet has a frame made of stays and with open sides that may be at least partially closed by wall elements that can be secured to the stays of the framework. In order to secure the wall elements to the framework in an manner invisible from t... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116284 | Guide structure for pneumatic applicator A guide structure is provided for guiding the flow of particulate matter from a source to a distribution manifold. The guide structure includes a generally tubular elbow defining a flow path for the particulate matter. First and second veins are positione... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6112873 | Anti-backlash dog type clutch A mechanical drive clutch is provided for mounting on a rotatable shaft. The drive clutch includes a drive gear having a plurality of gear teeth projecting therefrom. A sleeve is slidably mounted on the shaft for rotational movement therewith. The sleeve ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6111600 | Extended-reach sewer inspection device An extended-reach sewer inspection device involving a hose-driven apparatus for progressively inspecting and cleaning the inside of a pipe at remote locations. The apparatus is comprised of a hose that has a nozzle apparatus which includes rearwardly-dire... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109546 | Lawn sprinkler and bearing therefore A lawn sprinkler and bearing therefore is provided. The lawn sprinkler has first and second rotatable sprinkler elements supported on a support stand. The bearing allows the sprinkler elements to rotate in opposite directions to evenly distribute fluid ov... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109204 | "Stay put" bookmark The disclosure involves an improved bookmark which will mark the reader's place in the book without becoming inadvertently dislodged and without damaging the book. The device is easily removable for reuse at an alternative location in the book. The device... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109053 | Modular casing structure A modular housing assembly comprises a base cabinet body having a height and four orthogonal wall elements. A fifth wall element is angled with respect to the first, second, third and fourth wall elements and a pedestal is fixed below the third wall eleme... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109814 | "Float/no-float" mechanism for 3-point hitch An implement-positioning apparatus used on an implement-towing vehicle such as a tractor includes a draft arm, a lift link, and a mechanism coupling the arm and the link together. The mechanism selectively permits floating arm movement (and therefore floa... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6106181 | Control apparatus with control panel A connection device allows for mounting a control panel in a manner such that the panel projects from the front lower edge of a control apparatus. According to the invention, optimum adjustment of the control panel relative to the front of the control app... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6105651 | Rotary hot foil stamping apparatus A cylinder assembly is provided for transferring foil onto a substrate. A cylinder assembly includes a generally cylindrical core having an outer surface. The outer surface of the core includes a plurality of magnet receiving depressions therein. Magnets ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6104271 | Composite rare earth magnet and method for separating ferrous material from non-ferrous material A composite magnet having a steel back plate on which an inner section of a first magnetic material having a high residual magnetic strength and an energy product greater than 25 million and preferably 35 million G-Oe or greater is positioned. Although po... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6095937 | Torque-responsive clutch with confined rollers A torque-responsive clutch has an output shaft and an output pulley mounted with respect to the shaft. The output pulley includes a first sheave fixed with respect to the shaft and a second sheave axially movable with respect to the shaft. A helix is moun... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6092384 | Cooler for fitting on a control box The invention relates to a cooler which can be fitted on the cover of a control box and connected thereto via an inlet aperture. The rain and dustproofing is improved by the invention in that an air inlet and outlet are fitted in the top of the cooler hou... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6091494 | Particle sensor with cooled light trap and related method A particle sensor operates in ambient air at an ambient air temperature and includes (a) a light source projecting a beam of light, (b) a light trap aligned with the beam of light and comprising at least one light-energy-absorbing surface at a surface tem... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6080713 | Method for cleaning hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabric in laundry washing applications This invention is directed to an improved method for removing hydrocarbon-containing greases and oils from fabrics. The invention consists of preparing a detergent composition and washing the fabric to be cleaned with the detergent composition. Broadly, t... | 06/27/2000 |
