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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413102 | Pourable cooking receptacle system A pourable cooking receptacle construction (10) that includes an open framework member (20) having a base (21) and a pair of support arms (24) wherein, each support arm is provided with a mounting post (40) and a cooking pot member... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7366439 | Method of remanufacturing cartridge and remanufactured cartridge A method of remanufacturing a cartridge detachably mountable in an electrophotographic image-forming apparatus body and composed of styrene-based resin compositions at least in part, characterized by including the steps of: (1) dividing the cartridge into at least t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7331277 | Container positioner A container positioner assembly for use in positioning a volume of material in a container relative to a dispensing apparatus. The container positioner assembly includes structures for engagement with the apparatus allowing relative movement of a container attached ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7238543 | Methods for marking a bare semiconductor die including applying a tape having energy-markable properties A method used for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The present method comprises reducing the cros... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7210891 | Water bottle tilting and loading device An apparatus is provided for loading water bottles into a water cooler. The apparatus includes a cradle adapted to assume a horizontal position to receive a horizontally disposed water bottle that is laterally rolled into the cradle, a hinge adapted to rotate the cr... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197825 | Razors and shaving cartridges with guard A shaving blade unit includes a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. The housing has a length extending from one side surface to the other side surface. Positioned betwe... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178695 | Dispenser for a liquid or semi-solid material A dispenser for depositing at least one of lines and stripes of at least one material, comprising a trolley having front and back wheels and securing at least one container on a platform thereof, the trolley being movable between an in-use position, wherein the trol... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7137533 | Beverage dispensing system A beverage dispensing system provides for the secure, and aesthetically appealing, dispensing of beverages from beverage filled containers. The beverage dispensing system includes a housing adapted to receive a beverage filled container, a retractable stand for rais... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7099607 | Cartridge, and toner container A first component part formed of a first styrene resin composition and a second component part formed of a second styrene resin composition are fastened by solvent welding by means of a terpene type solvent, to provide a cartridge which is almost free of deformation... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094618 | Methods for marking a packaged semiconductor die including applying tape and subsequently marking the tape The present invention provides a method and apparatus for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The pr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080758 | Support panel for bag in box package A primary panel (10) is provided for cooperation with a liquid filled flexible packaging bag during withdrawal intermittently of the contents thereof. The primary panel has at least an operatively forward zone (9) adapted for attachment to a base (3... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069668 | Portable tank and process for drying hygroscopic materials A transportable portable tank for storing, transporting and drying a hygroscopic material and a transportable portable tank assembly. The portable tank comprises an upper, a middle and a lower region. The upper region comprises a materials inlet, a gas inlet and a g... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063092 | Washing agent dispensing device for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher A device is described, for dispensing washing agents for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher, said dispenser (1) having at least a space (3B) for containing an amount of washing agent necessary for performing a washing cycle, wherei... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6988865 | Barrel handling system A barrel handling system includes a stationary support platform, a support housing, a gripping claw, a first actuator, a second actuator, and a vibrator. The support housing is pivotably coupled to the support platform. The gripping claw is pivotably coupled to the ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6964353 | De-icing material dispensing system for gutters An apparatus for dispensing ice melting chemicals directly into roof gutters comprises a linearly elongated pole having two cushioned grips for comfortable holding. At the upper end of the pole, a guide hook is provided which hooks over the edge of the gutter, and p... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962271 | Dispensing system for returnable bulk containers A dispensing system for returnable bulk shipping containers and more particularly to a apparatus and method for selectively emptying the contents of bulk containers which, when emptied, can be returned to the supplier for refilling. The apparatus comprises a hoist h... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6904955 | Method and apparatus for alternating pouring from common hearth in plasma furnace A method and apparatus for alternating pouring into molds, casts or refining hearths from a common hearth in a furnace. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby the refin... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6783033 | Dispenser for magnetic objects A dispenser for magnetic objects includes a base having a curved rack. A barrel is attached to the base and has an opening with a magnet adjacent to it for retaining paperclips or other magnetic objects in an easy-access position. The barrel is mounted on a pivot ar... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6755326 | Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid mem... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6722590 | Sand/salt spreader An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The improved spreader assembly includes a hopper and a retaining arrangement. The hopper has an upper section and a bottom section. The bottom section has a base surface... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715647 | Funnel with support assembly A funnel with support assembly for pouring paint from a can, having a funnel and a funnel support having a holster and a stand upon which the holster is supported. The funnel may be supported upon the funnel support. The funnel has a large opening located in proximi... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6607098 | Allocating mechanism for a weighing apparatus An allocating mechanism of a weighing apparatus that temporarily stores objects and allocates the objects to a plurality of hoppers disposed below is provided to reduce the amount of objects that remain without being allocated. The allocating mechanism 21... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6575337 | Pouring device A pouring device for facilitating pouring of material in a cook pot into a container. The pouring device includes a base portion being designed for resting on a support surface. The base portion is designed for receiving a container. A pair of support por... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6554164 | Flexible packaging bag and support unit A support unit is provided for a liquid filled flexible packaging bag having a length, width, and thickness, and which enables such a bag to be stored horizontally while enabling liquid contained within the bag to be withdrawn as and when required. The st... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6550649 | Counter balanced effluence transfer system A counter balanced effluence transfer system for the transfer of effluence from a source container into a receiving reservoir comprises a receiving reservoir having a cover plate and a reservoir top opening, and a counter balanced mechanism located above ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6523723 | Dosing feeder for liquids Dosing feeder for a liquid that is in a container (6), comprising a dosing arm (2) that shows at least one dosing cup (2.1) that is open at the top. The dosing arm (2) is arranged in a dosing head (3) that in its turn shows a first duct (4.1) being in con... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6474516 | Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6406069 | Colorant feeder apparatus for polymer processing machine A coupling apparatus couples a container of colorant to a feeder structure for a polymer processing machine. The coupling apparatus includes a tubular structure with an outlet portion that engages the feeder structure, and an inlet portion that receives a... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6386393 | Tipping rack for bottle A tipping rack, especially for large heavy duty liquid detergent containers. The tipping rack facilitates pouring the last portions of product from the container.... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6379034 | Device for emptying transport and storage containers for liquids A device for emptying a storage and transport container for liquids has a base frame, a pivot frame pivotably connected to the base frame, and a pivot drive connected to the pivot frame. The pivot frame has an initial low position and an upper pivot end p... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6374874 | Sand bag loading system A sand bag loading system comprises a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has legs with a connecting member provided there between. The connecting member has first and second ends. A loading tube assembly is provided. The loading tube assembly has a ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6357988 | Segregated waste collection system A divided cart has plural waste compartments and a divided intermediate transfer container has corresponding plural compartments. A deflector assembly on the intermediate transfer container deflects waste into the respective compartments as the divided ca... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6290110 | Fluid seal for a pour spout of a paint container lid member Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid pa... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6234218 | Semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system Disclosed is a system for dispensing liquid paint components from their original containers into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The dispensing system comprises a dispensing apparatus for dispensing the liqu... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6230938 | Seal structure for a fluid pour spout of a paint container lid member A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6213352 | Foldable drum draining device A compact, foldable, storable, portable drum draining apparatus for facilitating the drainage of contents from a second drum or vessel into a first drum or vessel, including a first supporting member for supporting the first vessel and a second supporting... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6206250 | Lid member for a paint container useable with a semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid pa... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6199910 | Method of draining fluid from a transportable storage tank A method of draining fluid from a self-supporting transportable storage tank having a rear wheel chassis, a rear drain fitting, and a jack assembly at the forward end of the storage tank is disclosed. The forward end of the storage tank is elevated by ext... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6145705 | Dry condiment dispensing system A dry condiment dispensing system is provided, in which the contents of the dispenser are dispensed through one or more dispensing holes at the bottom of a storage container. A stationary shutter is placed over the dispensing holes to prevent undesired di... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6095373 | Paint container lid for a semi-automated automotive paint dispensing system A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. ... | 08/01/2000 |
