Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334698 | Protective container for an ampoule A protective sleeve for an ampoule having an elastic sidewall, a proximal end and a distal end is disclosed. The elastic sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a chamber adapted for receiving the ampoule. The proximal end has a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325775 | Automotive gauge mounting bracket with frictional fit apertures An automotive gauge mounting bracket is provided that is engagable to an automotive vehicle interior. The bracket comprises at least one gauge receiving aperture formed in the bracket. The aperture is provided with a perimeter defining a plurality of displaceable ga... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7192632 | Glassware scarf The glassware scarf is a flexible, absorbent device used to soak up excessive condensation from glassware. The scarf is wrapped about a stem of a glass, such as a wineglass, sherbet glass, etc., and absorbs condensation that drips down from the bowl of the glass. Th... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7128243 | Integrated drip proof stopper system An Integrated Drip Proof Stopper System for wine and other liquid-containing bottles is installed during the manufacture of the bottle. The Integrated drip Proof Stopper System contains a shrink-wrap shell disposed about the throat of the bottle. The shrink-wrap she... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7111747 | System and method for absorbing liquids on outside of bottle necks An article of manufacture is placed in cooperative relationship with a liquid-containing bottle, such as a wine bottle, to absorb liquid which runs down the neck of the bottle. The article comprises a length of flexible cord with opposite ends passed through closely... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6955272 | Baby bottle bib This invention is a bib that slides onto a drinking bottle to form a protective barrier against spills or spit-up by the person drinking. The bib is made of lightweight, soft, and absorbent materials, which may be disposable or washable. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6786131 | Valve used for an inflatable article A valve used for an inflatable article includes a valve body and a male connector. The valve body has a rear hollow portion, a female connector attached to the rear hollow portion, and a spring-loaded valve core movable therein. The male connector has a first tubula... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6758357 | Glass bottle with an antidrip neck A bottle is disclosed which comprises a neck that forms an upwardly extending mouth from and through which a liquid flows, and a first potion for preventing liquid residue from dripping upon the outer surface of the neck. The first portion includes at least one annu... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6612452 | Bottle bib Apparatus for attachment to drinking vessels, such as baby bottles, which is designed to absorb excess liquid beverage which is rejected by the drinker of such beverage (e.g. "spit up" by a baby) or spilled or dripped from the drinking vessel.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6325247 | Device for collecting and absorbing drips on a fluid container In one embodiment, a device for collecting and absorbing drips on an exterior of a fluid container comprises a band of absorbent material placed around the neck of the fluid container. A capsule covers the neck of the container, including the absorbent ma... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6228459 | Absorbent wine bottle wrap An absorbent wrap for placement on a neck of a bottle containing a beverage includes a flexible, absorbent sheet having a slit therethrough and having at least three sides defining two opposing corner portions. A first of the opposing corner portions is l... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5975333 | Drip catch beverage mug A drip catch beverage mug (10) comprising a cylindrical bowl (12) having an open top end (14) and a closed bottom end (16) to receive a beverage liquid (18) therein. A structure (20) about the outer circumference (22) of the cylindrical bowl (12), is for ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5687879 | Device to secure lid to beverage and food containers and reduce spillage A method and device are provided to secure a lid to a teapot or other food and beverage container and to prevent dripping therefrom. The device for use with a teapot includes a loop of elastic cord, with a hook and a sponge attached to the cord. The spong... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5570797 | Mug and multipurpose lid combination A drinking mug and multipurpose lid combination comprises a lid comprising a substantially cylindrical side wall having an inner surface, and at least one locking member provided on the inner surface. The combination further comprises a mug comprising a s... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5415305 | Insulating sleeve for a beverage pitcher An insulating sleeve for a beverage pitcher is disclosed. The sleeve is a flexible jacket capable of surrounding the pitcher while allowing the pitcher handle to extend out through the side. The jacket also has an open top to permit the pitcher's pour spo... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5277324 | Fluid absorbing bottle cover A bottle cover arranged for securement about an upper portion of a bottle member in a complementary relationship, wherein the bottle cover includes a body cavity and is formed of a fluid absorbing sponge material having a head portion to receive the bottl... | 01/11/1994 |
| 4842158 | Container handle attachment A container handle attachment designed for use with disposable two and three liter plastic beverage containers, has a threaded spout with an integrally formed handle. A strap adapted to be received around the container is received through a slot in an end... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4671331 | Cover for medicinal vial A medicinal vial cover for preventing the introduction of a liquid solution to atmosphere during the removal of the solution from a container of the type having an axially-extending neck and an entrance opening coaxial with the neck in which the opening i... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4475274 | Method of making and installing a pouring fitment A generally annular pouring fitment is forced into a closure, thereby deforming a lip of the fitment elastically and inelastically. The closure is then releasably secured to a container causing the fitment to permanently interlock with the container. When... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4437583 | Dribble ring The invention disclosed is a band or layer of absorbent material which is wrapped around the outside of a liquid container to entrap and hold waste liquid dripping down the sides of the container. The absorbent material is impregnated with a neutralizing ... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4415100 | Drip catch reservoir A catchment basin for containing drips of liquid that flow about the spout opening and down the sides of a liquid container when the container is fitted with the pouring position. The basin is preferably in the form of a collapsible corrugated open pocket... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4061242 | Dripless paint container A specialized, reusable container for paint including an outer, bottom drip-catching body and an inner, main body for holding a supply of paint and a handle extending from the bottom section to the main, paint-containing section at and attached to the rea... | 12/06/1977 |
| 3942427 | Egg aid A receptacle has an end wall with an upper edge against which to crack eggs. The bottom of the receptacle extends beyond the end wall to form a shelf to catch egg drippings which fall outside of the receptacle. Side walls of the receptacle also extend bey... | 03/09/1976 |
