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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 |
| 7168596 | Cask for drawing off liquids under the effect of pressure A keg is formed from (A) a shaped jacket or liner forming a container, obtained from at least two nonsymmetrical parts (1a, 1b) welded together, one of the parts containing an opening provided with a neck, and (B) a filling/tapping device... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7021327 | Hydrant valve access system A system for providing access to a fire hydrant. The system includes an actuator extension having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end. The first end is configured to be mounted on an exterior location on the fire hydrant, so that the first end is ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6942127 | Valve assembly for use in dispensing beverage A valve assembly for a container with an inner bag for receiving beverage, in particular carbonated beverage such as beer, wherein a beverage valve is provided with a communication with the inner space of the bag and a device for operation of the beverage valve by a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6550492 | Filter vent fitting A filter vent fitting for a drum which allows for the passage of hydrogen gas but precludes the passage of radioactive particulates, the fitting having evacuation/pressurization conduits which allow the drum to be evacuated or pressurized, and cryogenic/s... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6321742 | Pressurized fluid container A pressurized fluid container for use with a cam-activated fluid outlet connector. The container includes a canister, for containing pressurized fluid and a canister cap sealing an end of the canister. The cap includes (i) a base, (ii) a pedestal protrudi... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6024117 | Valve guide structure A recess and another recess having an enlarged diameter with respect to the recess are defined in a main body, wherein a valve guide body is inserted into the recess. Projections of the valve guide body engage inside grooves defined in a wall portion cons... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5531243 | Irrigation standpipe flow diverter and method for making same A flow diverter 10 for mounting on the flange 53 of an irrigation standpipe valve 52 comprising a hollow cylindrical body 12, having a side opening 14, an anchor strap 16 formed integrally with the body 12 below the side opening 14, and a cap 18 mounted t... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5435341 | Device for seal-tight closure and connection of a chamber to an external pipe system, and a chamber equipped with an aforementioned device The device comprises a valve body (6) mounted in seal-tight manner through the wall (7) of a chamber (3) and a shutter (4) received in the body, and means (4) for selective seal-tight connection of the chamber (3) to a pipe system (5) with the shutter in ... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5413138 | Device for tapping off or filling fluid into a container An emptying and filling device for a fluid in a container, including an emptying or filling hole closable by a bung. The bung has an outwardly open substantially cylindrical cavity and two mutually spaced projections. The device includes a generally cylin... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5271657 | Truck or trailer body A trailer or truck body has a floor sloped toward the rear to an opening and a tank located to receive liquid falling through the opening. A baffle is located between the opening and the main body of the tank and is designed to prevent liquid from splashi... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5038818 | Insertion assembly for a pipe completion plug A method for cutting an opening in the side of a pipe carrying gas under pressure, providing a bypass through the cut, and terminating the bypass when the pipe has been repaired, and apparatus for performing steps of the method. A branching saddle is bond... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4922951 | Service tee for connection to a gas or water main A service tee comprises a tubular T-piece 1 having a through-portion 2 with a flexible lower end 6 for connection to a gas or water main 70 by way of a hole in the wall of the main and a side branch portion 3 for connection to a service pipe. The end 6 of... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4899780 | Device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container A device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container through a hole (13) closable by a threaded cup-shaped plug (17). The device comprises a housing (10), mountable over the hole (13), and a tool (30) for manually h... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4883085 | Method of installing a stopper in a fitting and apparatus therefor A method and apparatus for installing a plastic fitting and a line stopping mechanism to a main includes a stopper shaft which is used to remove a completion plug in the fitting during installation, and to control the line stopper mechanism once it is ins... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4628955 | Externally applied valve for water lines A valve which can be applied to a water pipe while the pipe remains in service. The body of the valve is formed in two sections which can be applied to the outside surface of the water pipe and secured together in precise alignment with one another by tap... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4565211 | Hydraulic manifold with automatic flow control An access fitting for a hydraulic system including a valve element shiftable to a sealing or blocking position within the hydraulic circuit upon a conduit being attached to the access fitting wherein the valve element automatically seals a portion of the ... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4420012 | Device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container A device for use in connection with tapping off fluid from or filling fluid into a container comprises a bell-like housing which is adapted to be removably mounted with an open end thereof over an internally threaded tapping or filling hole in a wall of t... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4383548 | Evacuating-charging valve assembly An evacuating-charging valve assembly consisting of a valve permanently mtable onto a fluid system such as an air conditioning system and a connecting head temporarily attachable to the valve. Two embodiments are shown, in both of which the valve has a f... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4378783 | Hot spot butane heater A portable heater, and component parts thereof, is provided that is capable of safely generating large amounts of heat over a relatively long time frame without significant amounts of pollution. A source of combustible gas, such as a canister of liquefied... | 04/05/1983 |
| 4239055 | Pressure plug This invention relates to a pressure plug for sealing a service valve fitting aperture in a fully pressurized fluid transmission pipeline to enable service valve fittings to be replaced without interrupting the flow of fluid in the transmission pipeline. ... | 12/16/1980 |
| 4142546 | Valve arrangement for a pressurizable vessel A valve arrangement for a pressurizable vessel includes a valve member mountable on a vessel for movement relative thereto. The valve member is formed with a passage which extends over part of the length of the valve member. A valve-actuating assembly is ... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4137937 | Adapter for bottom operable tank car valve An adapter for use with a bottom operable tank car valve assembly includes an upper attachment portion for quickly attaching the adapter to a bottom operable tank car valve guard assembly. The adapter includes a body portion having one or more spouts exte... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4127141 | Method and apparatus for stopping fluid escape from pipe mains A method and apparatus are provided for sealing the opening in the sidewall of a fluid carrying main during replacement of a service tee or the like comprising a gate valve, means on end of said gate valve for engaging the end of a service tee remote from... | 11/28/1978 |
| 4071012 | Fluid fill or bleed apparatus An apparatus for filling or bleeding fluid out of a container which is cld by a plug wherein the apparatus includes a block which has a cavity. A gasket and a clamp are utilized for sealably attaching the block to the container so that the cavity can be ... | 01/31/1978 |
| 4016896 | Device for the de-airing of a liquid system, preferably a system for hydraulic brakes The present invention relates to a device for the de-airing of a system for hydraulic brakes. The device includes a pumping device continuously creating a vacuum and arranged to be connected via ducts to the de-airing nipples of the system. A connecting p... | 04/12/1977 |
