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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152184 | Vehicle suspension system A structurally efficient vehicle suspension system capable of being isolated from the main vehicle structure by being housed within a vehicle's wheel thereby reducing risks of injury during a crash and permitting advantageous redesign of suspension geometry. By rota... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8067128 | Sealing structure of fuel cell and method for manufacturing the same A sealing structure for a fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the same, in this structure, a first gas separator, a first gas diffusion layer and a first catalyst on the one side, a proton exchange membrane, a second catalyst, a second gas diffusion layer and a... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7983685 | Method and apparatus for management of a global wireless sensor network Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnectio... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7834577 | System and method for starting a wound rotor motor A system and method for starting and regulating a wound rotor motor (120) including a phase-controlled SCR converter (150) and a drive circuit (130, 140) having a voltage source inverter (140) and a voltage source converter (130). ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7725287 | System and method for using structured shapes to increase laser scanner accuracy A system and method for determining the rectangular coordinate position of a first object spaced apart from and opposing a second object by placing at least three three-dimensional structures at different known locations on the top surface of the first object and a ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7617566 | System and method for particle collection A system for enabling the collection of dust and particle samples from a surface or sampling environment using an air suction device such as a vacuum cleaner. The system includes a nozzle incorporating a filter trap for collecting the particles as well as a reversib... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7522918 | Method and System for Evaluating Radio Coverage A system and method for testing radio coverage of a land mobile radio system. The system configuration generally employs a fixed unit, a mobile unit and the two-way radio system (not part of the invention) subject to testing. The test system and method are compatibl... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7511446 | System and method for starting a wound rotor motor A system and method for starting and regulating a wound rotor motor (320) including a phase-controlled SCR converter (350) and a drive circuit (330, 340) having a voltage source inverter (340) and a voltage source converter (330). ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7456601 | System and method for starting a wound rotor motor A system and method for starting and regulating a wound rotor motor especially during the period between inactivity and a speed determined by the voltage ratings of the drive system. In a first embodiment, a starting resistor and a starting bypass contactor are conn... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7453036 | System and method for teaching piano A method for teaching reading of musical notes and playing the piano by introducing notes/keys in alphabetically sequential groups starting at the beginning of the musical alphabet with “A” in the middle set of seven alphabetical notes on the Grand Staff and mid... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448162 | System and method for displaying and marketing indoor flower bulbs A system and method for producing flowers and stems from flower bulbs and marketing them by securing a desired number of bulbs to a uniquely configured support device and causing the bulbs to develop roots and shoots. The support tray is then transferred and inserte... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7277837 | Method for flow analysis utilizing cell elevation topology A method for generating hydrologically correct flow vectors based on elevation data in a watershed which includes any one or more of depressions, flat areas and peaks. The watershed is typically divided into a plurality of major cells each of which encompasses a plu... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7118537 | Method and device for collecting and analyzing exhaled breath A method and device for collecting, storing, shipping, preparing and analyzing condensate derived from the exhaled breath of a user. Using the mouthpiece (15) of the device (10), a human subject inhales drawing air through a check valve (30). | 10/10/2006 |
| 6994329 | Floating paddlewheel aerator The invention relates to a floating paddlewheel aerator for aerating water or clearing basins. The paddlewheel aerator includes a frame (1) of elongated floats (2, 3), which are substantially arranged at a right angle to each other and are linked with ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6930125 | Airway alkalinization as a therapy for airway diseases The present invention relates to a method of treating asthma by raising the pH of the airways of an individual. The effect can be mediated directly by administering a pharmaceutically acceptable basic solution or alternatively, the effect can be mediated by enhancin... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6902645 | Three part high moisture barrier for packages A three part laminated material for use in making blister packages and a method of making such a material. The material is comprised of a central core layer of poly chloro-tri-fluoro ethylene to each side of which a separate polymer film is adhesively attached. The ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6834674 | Pressure vessel with an integrated control unit for the control of compressed fluid A pressure vessel for storing a compressed gas comprises a closed pressure vessel housing which consists of an essentially cylindrical main part and of closing caps located on both sides. The pressure vessel also comprises an integrated control device for delivering... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6809230 | Waterproof venipuncture site cover A transparent cover for a venipuncture site providing a transparent window to view the status of the catheter, skin and puncture site and to protect that site from exposure to water, germs and other contaminants. The cover is comprised of one piece of flexible trans... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6665670 | Method and system for graphical representation of multitemporal, multidimensional data relationships A method and system for determining the likely uniqueness and novelty of a subject concept, such as a patent, in comparison with other published references embodying other concepts by examining the subject concept in the context of references published bo... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6592860 | Composition and applicator for topical substance delivery A polymerized hydrogel composition and applicator for hydrating or dehydrating a surface, particularly a dermatological surface, to which it is applied and a method for forming the composition. The composition is comprised of a mixture of two polymerizabl... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6592978 | Three part high moisture barrier for packages A three part laminated material for use in making blister packages and a method of making such a material. The material is comprised of a central core layer of fluoro-polymer based sheet material to each side of which a separate polymer film is adhesively... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589642 | Three part high moisture barrier for packages A three part laminated material for use in making blister packages and a method of making such a material. The material is comprised of a central core layer of fluoro-polymer based sheet material to each side of which a separate polymer film is adhesively... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6431875 | Method for developing and administering tests over a network A method for developing and administering tests over a computer network. The method provides a way for test deliverers to develop tests in response to either internal requests or external ones originating from parties, such as employment agencies or prosp... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6330547 | Method and apparatus for establishing and enhancing the creditworthiness of intellectual property A method and apparatus for deciding whether to make a loan using an intangible asset, such as intellectual property, as collateral and for making such a loan more attractive to a lender. The method requires that an assessment of the transferability and vi... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6273699 | Device for manufacturing plastic film A device for improving the possibilities of process control in blown film manufacture is described. In blown film manufacture, the plastic material is extruded in the form of a tube from a slot die and is pulled off while maintaining an internal pressure ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6053725 | Method of and device for producing energy A method and device for producing heat energy by bringing water into contact with pre-heated oil in a chamber within a reaction vessel is disclosed. When the water and the oil meet, a violent reaction results in which a flame-like eruption of very hot gas... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6004651 | Composite slab made of plastic and method for its manufacture A composite slab made of plastic, especially polypropylene, for construction purposes and packing purposes for example is described, said slab according to a preferred embodiment comprising a plurality of layers, each of which consists of a composite that... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5853262 | Process and apparatus for de-icing roadways and re-using collected melting solution A process and an apparatus installation for de-icing roadways (1) automatically, to which is applied a melting-agent solution in water to lower the freezing point. The run-off from the roadways may be mixed with precipitation water and melted snow and ice... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5397620 | System and method for forming activity surface A structure and related method for forming a surface on which sports activities occur. The disclosed structure uses three basic layers to form the surface on top of a prepared substrate. The first layer is comprised of a plurality of sublayers bound toget... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5171020 | Target backstop using granulated material The invention relates to a backstop assembly comprising a container (1, 1', 1", 1'") having an opening (11, 11', 11", 11'") covered up by a medium (2) and serving as a projectile entry opening, said container containing a particulate flowable granulate (3... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5101353 | Automated system for providing liquidity to securities markets An automated system for managing one or more large investor portfolios containing both cash and numerous, diversified securities in a real time environment provides added liquidity to the securities markets while maintaining predetermined portfolio object... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5037236 | Stone-laying machine A stone-laying machine is provided have laying tongs fixed to a boom arm which can be controlled from the driver's cab. The front and rear wheels of the machine are rotatable about points of rotation lying on a longitudinal center line behind the front ax... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5025892 | Portable lift for lifting motor vehicles A portable lift for lifting motor vehicles comprises a lift arm (6) the arm being pivotally articulated and lowerable into a position between lateral parts of base frame (1) which form a drive-on ramp, with lateral support arms (7) mounted on its free end... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5005302 | A system for holding a foot in a ski boot In a device for holding a foot in a ski boot with a tiltable cuff (2), a shell (3) overlapping the instep, and a projection (8) overlapping the heel area inside shell (3) or cuff (2), a flexible tensioning member (9) is disposed between cuff (2) or shell ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4977693 | Device for damping and limiting the tilting action of the cuff relative to the shell of a ski boot In a device for damping and limiting the tilting motion of a cuff relative to the shell (2) of a ski boot (1), wherein a damping element is disposed between shell (2) and cuff (3) said element being subjected to pressure when cuff (3) tilts forward, the d... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4937951 | System for securing a foot or inner shoe in a ski boot or climbing boot System for securing a foot or inner shoe (4) in a ski-boot or climbing boot, with tension elements (11) which extend from the instep to a hinged rear part (2) of the boot (1), in which the tension element or elements (11) are located in a fixable manner i... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4878761 | Device for detecting excessively heated wheel bearings and/or wheel tires In the case of a system for detecting excessively heated wheel bearings and/or wheel tires of rail vehicles, a device is inserted into the path of the beam extending from a measuring point to a heat radiation sensor that distorts the resulting image and, ... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4853541 | Device for detecting the spatial orientation of excessively heated points In the case of a device for detecting the spatial orientation of excessively heated points of wheel bearings and/or wheel running treads of rail vehicles, it is suggested that a deflecting device, such as an oscillating mirror 5, that can be varied period... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4823485 | System for securing a foot or inner shoe in the toe or instep region of a shell A system for securing a foot or inner shoe (4) in the toe or instep region of a shell (3), in particular a ski-boot (1) with a hinged rear part (2), comprises plate-shaped parts (6) which overlap the instep or inner shoe (4) and can be adjusted in relatio... | 04/25/1989 |
