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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4131139 | Gas filling method for gas spring A method for filling gas into a cylinder having a rod slidably extending from one end thereof. The method involves the steps of forming a reduced diameter portion in the rod at a position adjacent to the inner end thereof, locating the rod at the position... | 12/26/1978 |
| 4130147 | Funnel with spout extension support A support for a spout extension is molded integrally to the rim of a plastic funnel to accommodate the funnel's detachable spout extension and to facilitate holding of the funnel.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4126162 | Aerial refueling device A device for opening a door on an airplane to expose a refueling receptacle having latches for connection to a fueling nozzle deployed from a tanker airplane so that the airplane may be refueled in flight. The device has a hydraulic actuator for opening a... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4124044 | Vented protective shield for capillary pipette A vented protective shield for a capillary pipette which may also serve as an overflow chamber for the pipette assembly. The assembly includes a pipette which is attached to a tubular holder. Both ends of the holder are adapted for frictionally engaging t... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4121631 | Oil injector for two-cycle engines An oil injector for introducing a measured quantity of lubricating oil into a predetermined quantity of gasoline for use with a two-cycle engine. The oil injector includes a tank for a supply of lubricating oil and a reciprocating pump disposed internally... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4121633 | Transfer device for heat sensitive material A device for use in loading heat sensitive material into sealable containers having an inert gas flow control assembly for substantially reducing contact of the material with oxygen during loading.... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4121634 | Glass-sealed vessel opening device and method A device for opening glass-sealed vessels in order either to recover a gas from or to introduce a gas into a vacuum system or other confined atmosphere comprises first vessel receiving means adapted removably to receive therein a projecting end of the gla... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4116245 | Combination tire inflator and pressure gauge A combination tire inflator and pressure gauge, having a valving member and a body member having ports and passages with which the valving member co-operates to provide flow or non-flow and selective communication of the pressure source, the gauge, and th... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4114660 | Automobile oil changing device A device for the convenient collection and disposal of liquids and particularly liquids such as automobile waste oil is disclosed. The device includes a receptacle comprising a bottom wall and peripheral side walls defining in part an open central portion... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4112984 | Capped fuel tank funnel A funnel adapted to be screwed to the filling opening of the fuel tank of snowblowers, lawn mowers, outboard motors and the like engine-operated equipment. The funnel is provided with a cap, in turn having an air intake opening with an air filter. The fun... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4111282 | Single-stop shopping facility and method A drive-in, single-stop shopping facility for simultaneously vending numerous retail products and fuel to a customer positioned at a fixed purchase station, e.g. a stationary automobile. A method for simultaneously vending retail products and fuel to such... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4109686 | Tax adjusting vehicle gasoline filler equipment A system including means and method for proportioning tax to vehicle efficiency-class at the fuel pump, including: provision of mandatory configuration of each vehicle filler neck in accordance with vehicle efficiency-class, coacting fuel-dispensing pump-... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4108220 | Multiple use canner A multiple use canner which includes a pair of elongated handle members pivotally interconnected at one of their ends and provided with hand grips at the other. Arcuate toothed gripping jaws are provided in the handle members adjacent the pivotal intercon... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4106534 | Apparatus for placing comestibles in dispensing mechanism A barrel filler is provided for facilitating, filling and compacting of comestibles, such as cookie dough or the like in a dispensing mechanism for extruding the comestibles. The barrel filler is designed for placing comestibles in a dispensing mechanism ... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4101100 | Aircraft flight line servicing system In an aircraft flight line servicing system there is provided an electrical power unit and an air compressor from which extend respectively a plurality of electrical and air distribution lines and a plurality of service islands are each connected to all o... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4094338 | Constant rate float intake Apparatus for achieving liquid flow at constant discharge rate from a liquid reservoir wherein the surface of liquid therein fluctuates in elevation.... | 06/13/1978 |
| 4079760 | Baffle for automatic outage A railway train comprised of interconnected tank cars, each provided with two lading conduits coupled to and in fluid communication with the tank car. A baffle is positioned in the tank car intermediate the lading conduits to provide an automatic outage f... | 03/21/1978 |
| 4077544 | Fluid transfer device A fluid transfer device including a casing having a fluid port, a flexible wall container in the casing and communicating exteriorly thereof through the fluid port, a resiliently biased plunger in the casing urged toward the container for collapsing the l... | 03/07/1978 |
| 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 |
| 4062652 | Reagent unit intended for microanalyses of standard type and device and method for its production A prefabricated micro-quantity reagent dosage unit for an analytical procedure, is provided involving reaction of a chemical reagent with a reaction mixture to be analyzed. The unit comprises a composite structure which incorporates the chemical reagent a... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4058147 | Flammable vapor recovery system A vapor recovery system in which gasoline vapors or other flammable vapors are withdrawn from the vicinity of a like, and are disposed of by combustion in a burner system, preferably consisting of two burners selectively usable for burning vapor-air mixtu... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4050484 | Liquor-floating device A device for floating one liquid on top of another for special effects in mixing drinks and the like includes a funnel-like upper cup portion with a large, upper end or opening to receive liquids and a smaller, lower end attached to and surrounding a shaf... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4022257 | Funnel-drainer device A funnel-drainer device for collecting waste liquids and the like is disclosed. The device comprises a continuous side wall defining a container having a vertical axis. The container has an inlet adapted to receive the liquid which inlet is disposed along... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4022256 | Aseptic fluid transfer system A method and means is provided, which permits the transfer of fluids between separate detached containers, in a manner which preserves the sterility of the fluids during and after their transfer.... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4020922 | Filter catcher A tool for use by an automobile mechanic when changing an oil filter, and which prevents the mechanic from being burned by hot oil running out of the engine block; the tool consisting of an adapter to which a disposable plastic bag is attachable, the adap... | 05/03/1977 |
| 4020881 | Automatic filling of flower pots In successive aligned groups, flower pots are gravity filled with earth in slight excess, the top compacted and leveled and a conical hole drilled in each to receive a plant, each successive operation being simultaneously carried out for the several pots ... | 05/03/1977 |
| 4013105 | Spilled fuel diverter for small engines A pan-like spilled fuel diverter overlies the fuel tank of a small engine and has the filler neck on the top of the tank projecting through a hole in the bottom wall of the diverter with a liquid-tight connection therebetween. A portion of the diverter pr... | 03/22/1977 |
| 4008739 | Drop center tank A railway train includes a plurality of interconnected tank cars, each car comprising a tank provided with two lading conduits in the top thereof extending thereinto for communication with the interior thereof and each having an outer end extending above ... | 02/22/1977 |
| 4007766 | Vapor vent collection line for tank cars A railway tank car is provided for interconnection in fluid communication with associated tank cars. Each of the tank cars includes a tank mounted on a chassis structure with two lading conduits respectively coupled to the tank, each having an outer end e... | 02/15/1977 |
| 4002229 | Trash chute locking system A system for locking the doors of a trash chute located within a multi-story structure. A beam of radiant energy extends the length of the chute to a receiver, and upon interruption of the beam by blockage of the chute, the receiver transmits a signal to ... | 01/11/1977 |
| 4000976 | Apparatus and method for preparing, diluting and replicating laboratory samples Apparatus for diluting, replicating and establishing standards of chemical samples in sample trays, which samples are automatically prepared from specimen material in specimen trays. The apparatus processes a plurality of specimen trays, and prepares samp... | 01/04/1977 |
| 3990489 | Oil filler cap An oil filler cap having a funnel-shaped body with a tubular neck adapted to be attached to the oil cap receiving structure of an internal combustion engine. A cover releasably mounted on top of the body carries a PVC valve connectable with a hose to the ... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3990488 | Revitalizing shock absorbers and kit therefor A kit of accessories useful in extending the service life of a permanently assembled shock absorber and the resulting product provided thereby. The kit includes a boring tool, one or more self-tapping plugs and a container of sufficient fluid to replace t... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3946772 | Closure gate apparatus having material flow guiding structure Apparatus for selectively opening and closing a fluid-tight sealing gate for a storage bin or the like. A gate closure member is mounted on a carriage which is supported for lateral movement relative to a material flow opening. As the carriage assembly is... | 03/30/1976 |
| 3937259 | Collection device Apparatus for facilitating the collection of debris comprises a ramp having a receiving end and a discharging end, a support for the ramp positions the receiving end adjacent the debris and elevates the discharge end, and a container for the debris is sup... | 02/10/1976 |
| 3934623 | Valve cover having oil can opener A valve cover for an engine contains a built-in oil can opener. The valve cover is shaped as an elongated trough member defined by a top wall and a side wall. The free edges of the side wall are integrally connected to a mounting flange for securing the v... | 01/27/1976 |
