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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176932 | Defined leak path for high pressure seal Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and devices for conveying or containing fluids under pressure in which seals are provided with a defined path to vent fluid in the event of a seal failure. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8104502 | Drain water bacteriostatic structure for air conditioner A drain water bacteriostatic structure for an air conditioner is provided with a drain pan 8 for holding drain water generated in an air conditioner 1 and an upright antibacterial member 50 which is provided in the drain pan 8. The antiba... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100140 | Strength-enhanced water-collecting pan for use under storage hot water heaters A multi-level fluid-collecting pan configured for placement under an upright cylindrical hot water heater tank and support thereof. It has a circular bottom surface integral with a raised central hub, multiple raised arcuate spokes extending outwardly from the hub, ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8061380 | Automatic flow shut-off system A tripper unit for actuating a device (e.g. valve-closing actuator) upon contact with water. Basically, the tripper unit is comprised of a housing having a replaceable cartridge therein which, in turn, is wrapped with an adsorbent paper which prevents a plunger from... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8006714 | Automatic flow shut-off system An automatic flow shut-off unit for shutting off water to an appliance (e.g. commode) when a leak or overflow occurs. The unit includes an outer housing having a ball valve mounted thereon wherein the valve is connected between the water supply and the appliance. A ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7992586 | Receptacle for catching and retaining unwanted liquids A receptacle for catching and retaining unwanted liquids dropped by a spigot or nozzle. The receptacle is configured to hang on the spigot of a liquid dispenser such as a coffee urn, a water cooler, and the like. Because of the unique configuration of the opening in... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7971600 | Compressor throttling valve assembly A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft p... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7950411 | Pipe branching arrangement A pipe branching arrangement, in particular for a tank farm system, comprises an at least approximately vertically extending hollow body which has at least one lateral connector, further comprising at least one mixproof valve which sits on the connector and produces... | 05/31/2011 |
| RE42401 | Double diaphragm precision throttling valve A throttling valve assembly actuated by a stepper motor having a double diaphragm seal and integral throttling surface. The throttling surface interfaces to a mating orifice and port arrangement to provide a smooth control regime for various process fluids. Because ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934516 | Toilet leak containment and detection system This patent discloses a collection system to collect dripped leakage from a toilet discharge flow. The dripped leakage may be from a toilet sealed by a wax ring. The collection system may include a collector, a drain tube, and a catch bottle. The collector may consi... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7896023 | Fuel leakage vent for fuel source and valve interface A fuel leakage vent is disclosed, wherein the fuel leakage vent is formed in a fuel source and valve interface to militate against an accumulation of fuel in a tank compartment. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7866336 | Mechanical emergency liquid shut-off device A mechanical emergency liquid shut-off device which comprises a liquid sensing unit placed upon a floor of a room. A pair of pulley assemblies are mounted in a spaced apart relationship to a ceiling of the room. A liquid flow pipe having a shut-off valve is located ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7757705 | Sink and vanity base protector This is a leak pan device designed to prevent internal damage to cabinetry caused by faulty plumbing, and also by various kinds of construction debris. It has a flat bottom and one or more raised edges to contain leakage, direct it in a prescribed course through a d... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7735510 | Slide and fit damage preventor for kitchen and bathroom vanities This is a leak pan device designed to prevent internal damage to cabinetry caused by faulty plumbing, and also by various kinds of construction debris. It is composed of two or more parts that fit adjustably together to form a pan that has a flat bottom and one or m... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7681586 | Double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system A double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system prevents fuel leaks into a dispenser sump located below a fuel dispenser. An inner flexible connector and an outer flexible connector are configured such that the dispenser sump connection system may be insta... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7661437 | Food and beverage industry membrane valve structure A food and beverage industry membrane valve structure with a membrane which separates a control compartment from a product compartment in a food or beverage handling or processing machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R.... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7562673 | Automatic flow shut-off system An automatic system which includes a tripper unit for actuating a device (e.g. valve-closing actuator) upon contact with water. Basically, the tripper unit is comprised of a housing having a cartridge therein which prevents a plunger from moving downward. When a lea... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7533685 | Lubricant collection apparatus An apparatus for collecting lubricant, such as from a vacuum pump, is disclosed. In certain embodiments the apparatus includes a cabinet for retaining a vacuum pump and a variable depth basin beneath the cabinet for collecting lubricant from a vacuum pump. In specif... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7527065 | Double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system A double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system prevents fuel leaks into a dispenser sump located below a fuel dispenser. An inner flexible connector and an outer flexible connector are configured such that the dispenser sump connection system may be insta... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7520295 | Capillary carrier with leak supervision In a capillary carrier with an inlet and an outlet, a channel is formed and extends between the inlet and the outlet. At least one capillary tube is arranged within the channel, and sealing elements, by which the capillary tube is sealingly fixed to the channel, are... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7500489 | Contained pipeline system with brine filled interstitial space and method for detecting leakage in same A contained pipeline and leak detection system includes a primary pipeline section surrounded by a secondary pipeline section and an interstitial space formed between the primary pipeline section and the secondary pipeline section. A pressurized fluid reservoir havi... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7500490 | Rotary valve with internal leak control system Rotary valve comprising (a) a rotor having a rotor face rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the rotor face, a plurality of openings, and at least one passage connecting at least one pair of the plurality of openings; (b) a stator having a stator face in sealing... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7431044 | Instrument tilting apparatus An apparatus and method for adjusting the orientation of a lubricant-retaining basin is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cabinet configured for retaining a vacuum pump and a lubricant-retaining basin. A rotatable member engages the lubricant-retaining basin and e... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428911 | Spill containment system and method A battery spill containment system and method are provided for containing a hazardous spilled substance from at least one industrial battery in service as a back-up power supply. The system comprises a containment rail system to define a perimeter to accommodate the... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7426936 | Fully independent, redundant fluid energized sealing solution with secondary containment A redundant sealing system with secondary containment for preventing leakage of fluid along a valve shaft is provided. The system comprises a first set of dynamic seals, a second set of dynamic seals, an auxiliary barrier fluid chamber, and a barrier fluid indicator... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424896 | Automatic flow shut-off system An automatic system which includes a tripper unit for actuating a device (e.g. valve-closing actuator) upon contact with water. Basically, the tripper unit is comprised of a housing having a cartridge therein which, in turn, is wrapped with an adsorbent paper which ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7401621 | Dispenser sump A sump for a dispensing unit is disposed beneath the footprint of the dispensing unit and includes an auxiliary communication line receiving structure proximal to a drip area of the dispensing unit. The auxiliary communication line receiving structure delivers elect... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7392821 | Drain water discharge structure for air conditioner Disclosed is a drain water discharge structure for an air conditioning apparatus in which at least any one of an internal drain pipe (12) and an external drain pipe (14) is formed from an antibacterial metal pipe, thereby to inhibit the generation of s... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7383833 | Valve for air tank A valve, possibly for use in a paintball marker, has a longer threaded portion that insures a canister that engages the valve must undergo many twists to become unscrewed from the valve. Alternatively, the valve has an elongated threaded portion with gas bleed chann... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380566 | Dewatering system and method for a subsurface vault A system and method for dewatering a subsurface vault housing a portion of a pipeline is provided. The dewatering system includes a fluid inlet pipe adapted for fluidly communicating with the pipeline and redirecting fluid being transported by the pipeline to a flui... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370648 | Water heater system A housing has a top, a bottom and side walls. A liner has a top, a bottom, and side walls. The liner is fabricated of glass. A space is provided between the liner and housing. Insulation material is provided throughout the space. A heating assembly is provided withi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373080 | Water heater and method of operating the same A storage-type water heater and method of operating the storage-type water heater. The water heater includes a water tank for storing water, at least one heating element to heat the stored water, a jacket surrounding at least a portion of the tank, and a control sys... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367363 | Sanitary conduit support systems Apparatus for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367358 | Medical fluid delivery system and method relating to the same A medical fluid delivery system for the use in the delivery of medical fluids. The medical fluid delivery system may include a pumping system, a disposable medical fluid line set and a valve operating system. The disposable tubing line set may include valves adapted... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363936 | Leakage catch basin and configurable storage unit Disclosed herein is my invention of a leakage catch basin and configurable storage unit, designed to be water tight and made of water resistant material. My invention further includes mans to position dividers into the larger defined spaces, thus forming an arrangem... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364708 | Multi-catalyst injection system The invention is a multi-catalyst injection system. In one embodiment, the system comprises a vessel suitable for storing fluid cracking catalyst and having a separator defining at least two compartments within the vessel. A plenum is defined in the vessel and is fl... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363941 | Fluid control valve device Certain embodiments of a fluid control valve include one or more ceramic components that operate substantially free of tensile stress concentrations along the control surfaces. In some embodiments, a fluid control valve includes a ceramic plug having a set of longit... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362230 | Leak detection apparatus Leak detection apparatuses located, at least in part, in the deadspace below a floor in an abode wherein the leak detection apparatus captures, detects and signals the presence of leaking water and other aqueous solutions. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360671 | Liquid reservoirs A liquid reservoir comprising a container (20) forming a chamber for holding the liquid (27). The container has a top wall (23) that closes the upper end of the chamber, a liquid outlet (35) in fluid communication with a lower en d of the... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360545 | Dishwasher A dishwasher having an improved valve assembly is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a housing, a tub provided in the housing, an injector assembly for injecting water onto tableware positioned in the tub, and an inlet valve assembly. The inlet valve assembly includ... | 04/22/2008 |
