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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| 6136245 | Method for producing non-woven webs A method for producing a non-woven polymeric fabric web, such as a spunbond web, having filaments of 0.1 to 5 denier with equivalent production rates is provided. A plurality of continuous polymeric filaments is extruded from an extruder and attenuated by... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6021612 | Sound absorptive hollow core structural panel A sound absorbing hollow core panel of structural material based on Helmholtz resonator properties consisting of two exterior skins connected by spacers or structural connections and bounded by perimeter skins or structural connections with internal cavit... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6016225 | Data card with lenticular optical display A data card, such as a credit or debit card, having first and second sides, wherein the first side includes data card information stored on a magnetic strip and embodied in embossed alpha-numeric indicia, and the second side includes a surface having a se... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6007596 | Adjustable air filter kit An air filter kit for residential and light commercial air filtration applications including a user assembled, dimensionally adjustable, air filter frame assembly capable of telescopic adjustment of both length and width. Telescopic adjustment is facilita... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5989595 | Acidic composition of matter for use to destroy microorganisms A composition of matter and the method of making that provides a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanoma on human skin. The composition and method include s... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5983462 | Extensible jewelry clasp A clasp mechanism that incorporates an extensible feature for ease of use is provided, which can be used on jewelry and other items. Instead of completely separating the ends of the attached jewelry or other item and then having to reconnect a clasp, the ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5978983 | Portable showering cabinet A portable showering cabinet for use by non-ambulatory, aged, or other persons unable to use conventional showering and hygienic home care facilities, particularly useful for a private home, hospitality industry, residential schools, general and specializ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5978994 | Device and method for use in cleaning laundry A device, for use in a washing machine filled with water for cleaning surfaces without the use of detergent, comprising a water permeable housing containing a plurality of cation exchange resin beads, a quantity of tourmaline, a quantity of metal alloy su... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5972870 | Multi-layered laundry tablet A chemical dispensing device comprising a dissolvable, multi-layered, laundry tablet for insertion in a washing machine at the initiation of the laundry washing process. The laundry tablet includes a dissolvable first or outer layer which includes an alka... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5966831 | Fabric conditioning device of use with a laundry dryer A device and method for use with an automatic laundry dryer for conditioning laundry articles during the drying cycle. The device comprises a carrier impregnated with microencapsulated fluid, for use with an automatic laundry dryer for dispensing said flu... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5969688 | Cellular phone antenna with reactance cancellation An improved antenna for use with a hand-held, portable cellular telephone in the 800 to 900 megacycle range for greatly increasing the range and signal efficiency of transmission and receipt, eliminating dead spots, and for reducing or eliminating ground ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5967154 | Dental hygiene filament Dental hygiene filament, for use as dental floss or as bristles for a tooth brush for flossing and/or brushing teeth, comprising an elongated body defining an exterior surface having an abrasive, granular substance, such as pumice, uniformly distributed t... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5957606 | Applicator apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant An applicator apparatus for dispensing liquid grout sealant within a grout filled groove formed between adjacent ceramic and clay floor and wall tiles. The apparatus includes a liquid container mounted on a handle and containing liquid grout sealant, a ma... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5950251 | Portable toilet and waste receptacle system A portable toilet and waste receptacle system is provided including a toilet seat and a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, said seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket for use in locations not having conventional toilet facili... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5942500 | Dietary composition to reduce dietary fats A method and composition for reducing dietary fats while consuming a meal containing substantial portions of dietary fats, for reducing and inhibiting LDLs and triglyceride levels in the bloodstream by consuming the composition comprising a linear aminopo... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5938089 | Liquid container for use while exercising A portable liquid container for use while exercising to provide a source of fluid and to enhance the benefits of exercise by increasing the load on selected limbs and muscles. The container comprises a contoured liquid container body and strap assembly fo... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939030 | System and method for generating ozonated water A system and method for generating ozone for use in open or closed loop process applications using a fluid, such as water, as a primary process medium, including: a water storage tank, supplied by a water supply line, for temporarily storing water for tre... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5934501 | Beverage container for use with drinking cup A beverage container for use with a drinking cup for dividing the cup into at least two individual beverage containing cells, each of which forms a discrete beverage container separate from the other. The beverage container comprises a semi-cylindrical, v... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5926884 | Air distribution device for the prevention and the treatment of decubitus ulcers and pressure sores An air distribution device with a plurality of sheets is provided to prevent and treat decubitus ulcers. Air from an air source is provided between sheets of the coverlet which are air tight except for a plurality of very tiny apertures that are provided ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5921046 | Prefabricated building system for walls, roofs, and floors using a foam core building panel and connectors A building assembly for efficiently and economically constructing walls, roofs, and floors for a building assembly that utilizes a prefabricated building panel made essentially of a plastic foam core with a thin coating of plastic resin or acrylic and por... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916448 | Chemical conditioning of liquid and semi-liquid sludge for dewatering, odor control, pathogen control, nutrient enhancement of the residual, and handling characteristics A method is provided for improving the dewatering and odor reduction characteristics of a liquid wastewater sludge, sediment, or soils to ultimately form a dewatered solid residual that includes nutrition enhancement of a resultant material that is suitab... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5904149 | Support device for artificial fingernails A support device for artificial fingernails for selectively securing artificial fingernails on individual support members, which device includes an elongated base having a substantially planar bottom surface and a plurality of individual nail support memb... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5900923 | Patient simulator eye dilation device A human eye dilation simulator is provided for use in a medical patient simulation mannequin. The eye simulator's pupils dilate and constrict in response to light stimuli, and physiological condition. Eyelids open, close, and blink under control of a simu... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5898559 | Apparatus and method for neutralizing static electrical charges in gas pipeline An apparatus and method for neutralizing electrostatic charges in non-conductive pipe, such as polyethylene pipe used in natural gas pipelines, which provides a simple and inexpensive apparatus and method to discharge, or otherwise neutralize, electrostat... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5887460 | Propeller security device A boat propeller lock for boat propellers of the type that include a central shaft with a plurality of outward extending propeller blades, and that attach to the drive shaft of an outboard or inboard/outboard marine motor is provided. In one embodiment, t... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5885461 | Process and system for treatment of pig and swine manure for environmental enhancement A low cost efficient method and system for treating animal waste and in particular pig and swine solid and liquid manure to allow removable of undesirable odors and return of sludge and liquid safely to the environment to eliminate or reduce pollution. Th... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5868206 | Aeration tool and machine A turf aerating device and machine including a turf aerating device comprising a base platform having a plurality of star-shaped spikes removably mounted therein in perpendicular orientation with respect to the base platform surface so that the spikes ver... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5839983 | Adjustable grips for a ball bat A ball bat grip for improving the gripping action of a batter for baseball or softball, which is useful for left handed or right handed players and which allows the grip to be comfortably adjusted for alignment of the knuckles. The grip includes independe... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5826872 | Spherical puzzle game and method A toy puzzle including a plurality of individual pieces that can be assembled into a geometrically solid shape, such as spherical, is provided. In one embodiment, the individual pieces can include a truncated conical base member with a central spindle pro... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5813979 | EKG device having individually storable eletrode leads A portable EKG machine having a plurality of individually storable electrode leads, each of which may be selectively moved from a retracted position wherein the electrode lead is stored within a storage enclosure, to an extended position wherein the elect... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5809934 | Automatic portable drinking device for animals An automatic water dispensing device comprises main container/tank, a trough extending from the lower front end of the container that receives fluid from the tank for drinking by an animal, a flow control valve fluidly communicating the trough and contain... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5811729 | Light switch cover A light switch cover is disclosed for use with a conventional "rocker" type switch. The cover generally includes a mounting bracket which is attached to the electrical box, along with the "rocker" switch and a face plate which is attached to the mounting ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5811730 | Light switch cover A light switch cover is disclosed for use with conventional "rocker" and "toggle" type switches. The cover generally includes a mounting bracket which is attached to the electrical box, along with the switch and a face plate which is attached to the mount... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5794567 | Cleanable observation cage for reptiles especially snakes A small security cage for housing a pet reptile, such as a snake, lizard, or amphibian, and observation of the reptile. The cage includes a floor wall, side walls, a rear wall, a transparent front wall for viewing and a removable lower tray for cleaning t... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5787642 | Storm shutters with light transmittance A storm shutter for use in high wind severe storms, such as hurricanes and cyclones, that will protect windows, doors, and sliding glass doors on the outside of a building, which can be permanently or temporarily mounted, and which allow for protection in... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5744230 | Microbial acoustical tiles Acoustical tiles having incorporated therein microbicidal amounts of a microbicide are effective in inhibiting growth of micro-organisms (including viruses) in the tile pores and preventing spread of disease, cross-infections, and food contamination in fa... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5744962 | Automated data storing battery tester and multimeter An intelligent automated battery multimeter system having data storing and multi-cell reading capabilities in a self-contained unit for automatically performing in-service DC load testing on battery cells without requiring the removal of battery chargers ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5729922 | Mug having interchangeable indicia tiles A drinking vessel having an open face slot defined by the wall of the vessel for holding a selected tile from a plurality of interchangeable tiles bearing indicia for conveying a selected message, wherein the tiles have dimensions corresponding to the dim... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5727801 | Tandem tricycle A tandem bicycle is disclosed which comprises a frame in part, like that of a tandem bicycle with the rear like that of an adult tricycle particularly adapted to allow two people to propel the vehicle while offering the riders stability so that both occup... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5720524 | Combination rotatable toy and stool A combination toy and stool is provided that rotates and simultaneously lowers when a child sits on the seat. When the seat lowers fully, the invention can be used as a stool. The invention includes a stool seat that has a helically grooved or twisted cen... | 02/24/1998 |
