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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6153335 | Battery cell construction including fiberous mat separator The present invention relates to a lead-acid battery cell construction including a container; a plurality of positive plates positioned in the container; and a plurality of negative plates arranged in alternating order with the positive plates. A pluralit... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6141924 | Restaurant and hotel combination A hotel-restaurant structure including a shared area formed by an overlapping corner portion common to the hotel and the restaurant. The overlapping portion is defined by a corner of the hotel structure that overlaps the restaurant structure and a corner ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6117548 | Self-coating composite stabilizing yarn A self-coating stabilizing yarn for use with conventional effect yarns in the construction of outdoor fabrics. The self-coating yarn includes a low melt constituent and a high melt constituent. After being woven with the effect yarns and exposed to a pre-... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6110551 | Adhesive strip for use in a wallet size card book A wallet size card book which has been adapted to hold a card having the dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet or similar size compartment holder. The use of an adhe... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6023705 | Multiple CD index and loading system and method A method for updating detecting and loading CD volume indexes from a multiple-CD set to a cumulative volume table contained in a computer memory. The method employs an volume index file on each intermediate CD of the set along with a dual index file featu... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5996145 | Adjustable bed frame system A bed frame system for supporting a mattress. The bed frame system includes length and height adjustable bed rails. A groove is provided in each bed rail for receiving the end of a transverse support slat. A length adjustable support slat is provided. Uni... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5953929 | Modular refrigeration unit A refrigeration system includes a base having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, an evaporator pan, a condenser pan, and a compressor mounting surface all integrally formed therein. All of the components of the refrigeration system mount onto the base t... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5950457 | Warp knit, weft inserted backlit sign substrate fabric A warp knit, weft inserted fabric substrate for use as a strength component in vinyl coated and laminated backlit signs, awnings and in other applications where stability and uniform geometry is desired. The stable knit construction of the fabric is achie... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5950255 | Shower curtain assembly A shower curtain assembly for enclosing an opening in a shower enclosure in environments where there is a risk that an individual might attempt to use a part of the shower curtain assembly to cause injury to himself or others. The assembly is constructed ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5947346 | Apparatus for dispensing asphalt A mobile asphalt dispenser for applying strips of asphalt having prescribed widths to a roof. The dispenser has a frame including an asphalt container for holding the asphalt. At least one wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame. A valve assembly is provi... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5940811 | Closed loop financial transaction method and apparatus A method and apparatus for closed loop, automatic processing of typical financial transactions, including loans, setting up checking, savings and individual retirement accounts, obtaining cashier's checks, ordering additional checks, issuing credit and de... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5940117 | Method for transmitting multiresolution image data in a radio frequency communication system The present invention relates to a method for transmitting multiresolution image data via wireless devices in a radio frequency communication system wherein images are decomposed into levels of resolution. The image data is stored in discrete information ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5931024 | Circular knitting machine for producing an article having a closed end A circular knitting machine for producing a tubular knitted article having a closed end. The apparatus includes a circular knitting element for forming the tubular knitted article and a closure assembly located downstream of the circular knitting element ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5933079 | Signal discriminator and positioning system A system is described for discriminating between a transmitted signal and background noise comprising a transmitter adapted to transmit a signal including first and second pulses, separated by a predetermined time interval; and a receiver including a puls... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5926957 | Compression tool A compression tool for use in applying compression with a predetermined limited movement to a workpiece. The tool includes first and second lever arms with workpiece engaging surfaces and adjacent hinged ends. When compressing a workpiece, e.g., a nut, th... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5918395 | Artwork display box A plurality of paper sheets, such as children's artwork, is displayed and stored by providing a display surface including a display opening; exposing sections of an elongated web in the opening; attaching individual sheets to the exposed web section; wind... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916573 | Topical treatment of the skin with a grapeseed oil composition A grapeseed oil composition for topical application to the skin comprising: a) about 1 to about 99% by weight of grapeseed oil; b) at least one hydrating agent; and c) water. Hydrating agents include vegetable glycerin, aloe-vera, and vegetable oils other... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5913539 | Wallet size card book An improved wallet size card book which has been adapted to hold a card having the dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet or similar size compartment holder. The card... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5911315 | Bicycle helmet and strap adapter A bicycle helmet strap having a first strap on one side of the helmet with a helmet female latch section, and a second side strap on the opposite side of the helmet with a helmet male latch section, is modified so that the helmet is be secured on the user... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5911121 | Method and apparatus for automatically configuring a control program for a mobile radio communication device A mobile telephone has a programmable controller for controlling the operation of the mobile telephone. The programmable controller has a plurality of selectable program configurations. An interchangeable component of the mobile telephone, such as the fro... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5901452 | Gunsight A sight for a gun includes a transparent, substantially cubic, glass body having a front, a rear, and peripheral surfaces including a top, a bottom, a right side and a left side which are opaque and matte. A semi-reflective surface within the body extends... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5902198 | Basketball backboard with shatter-resistant properties A shatter-resistant basketball backboard is provided, which comprises a tempered glass basketball backboard having a front surface and back surface; and a plastic film adhered to the rear surface of the backboard. In preferred embodiments, the plastic fil... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5899529 | Childs safety seat bolster A child's rear-facing safety seat is secured in a substantially horizontal position on a vehicle rear seat that has a seat surface extending downwardly to a joinder with a seat back, by positioning an apex of a bolster having the shape of an elongated, tr... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5899037 | Composite wall structure A wall structure for a manufactured building is constructed of a plurality of adjacent composite panels, each panel having a honeycomb core and exterior and interior steel skins; vertical tubular steel studs having openings for carrying electrical wiring ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5898908 | RF gain enhancement for cellular telephone A portable RF telephone for use in a vehicle may be coupled to an external antenna to overcome the shielding effects of the metallic enclosure of the automobile. While coupled to the external antenna, the portable RF telephone increases the amount of powe... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5897443 | Golf practice mat A golf practice device that provides the feel of natural turf is formed of a mat with an insert including a continuous, rotatable belt extending around spaced, parallel rollers to create a moveable horizontal, ball supporting, upper surface. A tray for ho... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5895455 | Document image display system and method A method for providing user access to a selected group of document images. A user-selected set of image properties may be specified so that each image in the group of images is presented for viewing with a particular orientation. The method is particularl... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5887534 | Finished cap frame for embroidery of logos A frame for holding a cap of the type having a bill and a front crown. The frame includes an inner subframe having an inner band and an outer subframe having an outer band. The inner and outer bands are hingedly joined on one end so that the outer band ma... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5884580 | Pet food and water carrier A multi-compartmented, transportable pet food and water carrier that includes food and water supply containers with opposed access openings, and a common wall; and food and water dishes removably attached over the access openings. The dishes have side wal... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5882369 | Method for producing a capillary inside a moldable material A method for producing at least one capillary in a moldable material. The capillary has a large length in relation to its cross-section. A closed cavity is created within the moldable material and the material is stretched in at least one direction so tha... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5872323 | Gas operated firearm piston/piston seal assembly A gas sealing device for a gas-operated firearm having a piston with a land surface positioned between a lateral flange and a peripheral rib, and a piston seal radially mounted on the land surface and positioned between the lateral flange and the peripher... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5870721 | System and method for real time loan approval A method and apparatus for closed loop, automatic processing a loan, including completion of the application, underwriting, and transferring funds, includes use of a programmed computer to interface with an applicant, obtain the information needed to proc... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5869812 | Pressure regulator for steam oven A pressure regulator and steamer oven for cooking food at low pressure is provided which conserves water and space. The oven includes heating elements and a cooking cavity having a pool for holding water to be turned into steam. A pressure regulator mecha... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5867877 | Self-releasing coupler A self-releasing or break-away coupler that releases in response to experiencing a predetermined load. The self-releasing coupler includes a pair of jaws that form a fastener. Surrounding the jaws is a sleeve housing that deforms in response to the predet... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5870725 | High volume financial image media creation and display system and method An apparatus and method for high volume, and high speed, financial image creation and manipulation. Images of cleared checks are captured and combined with MICR data and customer supplied account history. A customer additional data field is incorporated t... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5864758 | Method and apparatus for configuring a split modem An apparatus and method for configuring a modem in a cellular radio communications system when the modem front end is physically separated from the modem back end. The method includes the steps of inputting the configuration information, comparing that co... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5864120 | Convection oven with modular control panel A convection oven includes a plurality of modular control panels which can be interchanged with one another to change the functional capability of the oven. The base unit contains the basic structural and mechanical components of the convection oven inclu... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5860742 | Flexible bag dispenser A closure is attached across the open mouth of a flexible bag for use in closing the bag and dispensing solid, particulate material therefrom. The closure is formed of a continuous ring having a circumference approximating the circumference of the bag mou... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5855076 | Layout template for telecommunications switching cabinets A template system is provided for laying out the location of telecommunication switching cabinets in a switching center. The template system includes a plurality of fixture templates and a plurality of connector pieces for joining the fixture templates to... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5853852 | Decorative glass sheet with appliques A decorative glass sheet including a glass panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. An applique overlies a portion of the upper surface of the glass panel and has a periphery, an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive coupler is interpos... | 12/29/1998 |
