"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350265 | Self-contained handheld drain clearing compressed air device A self-contained handheld drain clearing device is provided that uses compressed air to unblock various household drains and pipes. The device comprises an upper body and a lower body. The upper body includes a cylindrical chamber for housing a manual pump. A one-wa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 6032301 | Plunger A plunger includes an upper base, a pressure ball under the upper base, a correlative tubular shaft extending vertically through the pressure ball, a handle pivotally connected with an upper end of the correlative tubular shaft, a connecting rod connects ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5331747 | Hydraulic test apparatus and method for stator in electrical generator A hydraulic testing and drying apparatus for a water cooled-stator in an electrical generator. The apparatus is mounted on a sled (10) and comprises an air compressor (16), regenerative air dryer (18), receiver (20), vacuum pump (22) and associated piping... | 07/26/1994 |
| 3998012 | Abrading article There is disclosed herein an abrasive article having a cylindrical body formed of cellular plastic material having on its bottom surface a layer of abrasive material, such as used for sanding or scouring surfaces, the body being shaped to fit on the palm ... | 12/21/1976 |