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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422120 | Colander bowl and server The present invention provides a colander serving bowl having an outer shell with an open bottom, a movable sealing plate with upwardly extending support arms that ride on inclined surfaces on the rim of the outer shell, and a perforated inner shell supported on the... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7347343 | Container for liquids, including sealing mechanisms A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7325694 | Flexible strainer A strainer is provided to facilitate the washing of an item in a conventional sink. The strainer includes a flexible sheet having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. Handles project from the outer periphery of the flexible sheet to move the flexible she... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7296582 | Method and system for purging a dispensed fluid within a fluid dispensing system including a filter-free connector apparatus A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7114459 | Apparatus, system and method for litter sifter A litter sifter, litter sifter system and method for using. A litter sifter includes a lower portion having a through-holes. An upper portion is connected to the lower portion. Handles are connected to the upper portion. A distance between any two through-holes is e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7077054 | Tea strainer The present invention relates to a tea strainer comprised of a perforated bowl with a cover. The bowl is connected to an elongated handle. The cover is connected to a cover shaft that is pivotally attached to the handle. The perimeter of the cover is slightly smalle... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6789683 | Camp cook kit strainer A strainer assembly for a camp cooking kit has a strainer body having at least one rim for engaging a rim of a camp cooking pot and a plurality of openings for pouring liquid from the camp cooking pot while preventing egress of other contents from the pot. Strap gui... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6568314 | Cooking device with reversible multi-functional top An improved cooking device is intended for multi-functional cooking processes, providing function not only as a conventional cooking pot, but also as a strainer, colander and steamer. The improved cooking device comprises a pot with at least one handle, a... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6546849 | Cooking system with reversible multi-function top The present invention relates to an improved cooking system having a conventional style pot using a reversible multi-function top. The system comprises a pot, a reversible top and lid, which can be used individually and collectively, to function as a cook... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6443313 | Cooking oil or grease separator The invention is a kitchen utensil that aids in the removal of grease or oil from soups, sauces, etc. Specifically, the device is a ladle with an inverted funnel that when dipped into soup or sauce, it effectively removes the fat from the top of the soup ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6232464 | Process and apparatus for isolating nucleic acids The invention relates to an apparatus for isolating nucleic acids from biological fluids and suspensions containing nucleic acids, a reaction compartment 17 for receiving an adsorption medium 100 being connected to a removal compartment 50, and the nuclei... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6209729 | Pool scoop A pool scoop for providing a rigid scoop for lifting items off of the bottom of a pool. The pool scoop includes a pole with tubular attachment sleeve at a distal end of the pole. A scoop member is provided having a bottom wall, a pair of spaced apart side... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6071395 | Process and device for isolating nucleic acids Described is an apparatus for the contamination-free isolation of nucleic acids from biological fluids and suspensions containing nucleic acids comprising: a reaction compartment for holding an adsorption medium laden with nucleic acids; connected via a c... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5957038 | Cooking pot with reversible multi-function top The present invention relates to a cooking system having a conventional style pot with a multi-function reversible top. The system comprises two pieces, a pot and top (with a lid), that can be used individually and collectively to function as a cooking po... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5503740 | Filter funnel having releasably mounted reservoir A filter apparatus includes a cylindrical reservoir with a pistol grip handle. A conical funnel is releasably mounted on the reservoir by quick release threads. A plurality of radially extending support ribs within the funnel support a porous filter disk ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 4957632 | Valve closing device for a filter vessel in a beverage maker A filter vessel including a vessel body having a bottom outlet opening; a carrying handle mounted on the vessel body; a closing rod extending alongside the vessel body and being longitudinally movably supported thereby between first and second positions; ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4614584 | Distributor box for septic tank systems A box-like structure which receives effluent from a septic tank which enters the structure above a removable horizontal screen which screens out larger sized solids. A settling chamber below the screen permits smaller solids to precipitate out of the effl... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4052319 | Cooking oil filtration Filter for cooking oil formed of polyester or polytetrafluoroethylene having specific characteristics. The filter is removably supported on a frame which permits easy replacement of the filter.... | 10/04/1977 |
