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 |
| 8177102 | Pump A pump comprising a container containing a dispense material, an outlet and an actuator arranged to alternate between a first and a second configuration in response to a change in the pump's environment, which change in configuration causes an aliquot of dispense ma... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8123085 | Sealant gun with universal pushing plate A sealant gun includes a main body connected to a C-shaped frame, and a pushing rod extends through the main body and a first end of the C-shaped frame. A connection member located between the first end and the second end of the C-shaped frame is connected with a sp... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118196 | Cartridge pistol with a cartridge holder A cartridge gun is provided. The cartridge gun comprises a cartridge holder, a plurality of resilient gripping elements, a displaceable piston rod for moving a piston in a cartridge, and an actuating device for displacing the piston rod. The cartridge holder compris... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7980428 | Viscous material dispensing apparatus with brake A dispensing gun for viscous material including a stock supporting a push rod which is advanceable along a keep in which a cartridge of a material can be mounted. The rod is advanced by means of a catch plate and a locking plate prevents the rod retreating with the ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7971758 | Caulk gun A motorized caulk gun has a housing which receives a plunger. The plunger is disposed adjacent to caulk cartridge which is received in the housing. The plunger is movable in a first direction to discharge caulk from the cartridge. A first and second plate moves the ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7959039 | Actuator A rod actuator particularly for a mastic gun comprises wear compensation and pressure relief. The wear compensation is effected by a biased catch plate. The catch plate is released from the rod in the actuator by a sleeve transmitting a releasing force applied to a ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7784648 | Press-out tool A press-out tool for squeezing material out of containers (7) containing single-component or multi-component substances, has a receiving space (12) for the container (7), a piston rod (16) having a first end (17) which can dip into... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7717305 | Extrusion apparatus for high viscosity liquid The present invention discloses an extrusion apparatus for high viscosity liquid to address the problems that the existing extrusion apparatus tends to be abraded for long-time use and the high viscosity liquid could not be well extruded. The extrusion apparatus for... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7571838 | Dosing device with a dosing casing in one or more parts A dosing device includes a dosing casing in one or more parts and with which are associated a pumping unit and a manually operable actuating unit, in which the dosing casing includes at least one dosing opening. The dosing casing has a jacket enveloping the pumping ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7416400 | Reinforced metal clay extruder The present invention provides a clay extruder having a reinforced plunger for shaping clay into desired patterns. The extruder has a screw disposed within a sleeve, a reinforced plunger located on the screw and inside the sleeve, a handle located on the screw and o... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413429 | Metal clay extruder The present invention provides a clay extruder usable for shaping clay into desired patterns. The extruder has a screw disposed within a sleeve, a plunger located on the screw and inside the sleeve, a handle located on the screw and outside of the sleeve, and a perf... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7398899 | Caulk dispensing device with sure-grips A pair of sure-grip inserts formed as molded rubber sheathes for use in conjunction with a caulking gun having a downwardly protruding trigger that is retracted by hand to dispense caulk, and a downwardly protruding stationary handle to provide a hand grip for retra... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371241 | Multi-use surgical cement dispenser apparatus and kit for same The present invention is directed to a system and method for percutaneous delivery of bone cement during a surgical procedure. The system of the present invention has a plunger assembly 100, comprising: a shaft having a first end, a middle section, and a seco... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364054 | Dispensing tool A tool for dispending one- or multi-component masses contained in cartridges or foil bags includes at least one handle (4; 34; 54), at least one piston rod (5; 35; 55) a displacement mechanism (6; 56) for displacing the at least one piston rod (... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7344375 | Pushing device for tooth restoration material mixed and kneaded in capsule To improve operativity, a pushing device for a tooth restoration material mixed and kneaded in a capsule comprises a compression coil spring 4 provided between a leak preventive cover 2 contacted with a capsule and having a cylindrical piston rod 1 | 03/18/2008 |
| 7320260 | Pipetting device with a displacement device and a drive device releasably connected therewith Pipetting device with a displacement device with a displacement chamber with a displaceable limiter, a attachment for connecting to a pipette tip and a connecting channel between the displacement chamber and the free end of the attachment, a drive device for driving... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316689 | Apparatus for depositing bone grafting material An apparatus for depositing bone graft material into a mammalian body comprises a barrel member having an inner surface with internal threads. The barrel includes an exit port through which bone graft material placed into the barrel exits the barrel. A plunger membe... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306125 | Dispenser for dental viscous material To prevent accidental discharge from a cartridge, a dispenser for the dental viscous material comprises a guide shaft 1 having a cylindrical part 1ba at a front end thereof, a guide member 1b having a large diameter part 1 | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303348 | Dosing dispenser for cream-based medicines A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed crea... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290543 | Fluid product dispensing device A fluid dispenser device having a body (1), a fluid reservoir (3) containing two half-doses, a dispensing mechanism that dispenses a half-dose of fluid upon actuation, and an energy accumulation mechanism (50, 51, 55) that accumulates energy in ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275293 | Fuel line assembly tool A fuel line assembly tool and method for repairing or creating replacement fuel lines. An exemplary embodiment of this tool uses a squeeze operated plunger to insert a fitting into a length of synthetic flexible tubing by holding the parts and plunger in alignment f... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7237549 | Device for distributing a fluid of the single dose or half dose type A fluid dispenser device including a body (1), a reservoir unit (3) having a reservoir containing one dose or two half-doses of fluid, a dispensing member mounted to move axially inside the reservoir (3) between a rest position and a dispensing ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235043 | System for implanting an implant and method thereof A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. Th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7213994 | Dosing dispenser for cream-based medicines A dispenser for metered dosing of cream-based medicines comprising a barrel, a base having a threaded rod extending therefrom, a riser having at least one flexible seal which engages the barrel, an applicator cap having apertures therein for spreading dispensed crea... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7146782 | Method of sealing a plug with a food sauce dispensing cartridge A method of sealing a plug with a food sauce dispensing cartridge enables leak proof operation of the dispensing cartridge at the site of the plug. The plug, having a circumferential edge, is positioned within the dispensing cartridge and oriented such that the edge... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134799 | Applicator including an applicator element for applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or another care product An applicator is configured to apply a substance on a portion of the human body and comprises an applicator element. The applicator element comprises at least two walls forming therebetween a cavity suitable for retaining the substance, at least one slot that extend... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118078 | Paintbrush support apparatus and method A paintbrush support apparatus for use in a container and a method of controlling the depth bristles of the brush may be dipped into paint in the container, as the paint level falls in the container. The brush support apparatus includes a rotatable disk that is adap... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7086564 | Dispenser with audible dose signal The present invention includes a dispensing device denoting dosage with an audible signal. The dispensing device comprising: a drive mechanism comprising a threaded shaft and a screw; an elevator movable upwards and downwards on the threaded shaft upon turning of th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073691 | Caulking gun A caulking gun for dispensing caulking material from a standard caulk tube. The gun is fabricated in three basic parts; a trigger assembly, a trigger housing and a barrel cage for holding the tube. The facing portions of the barrel cage and trigger housing is provid... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074452 | Method and apparatus for individual frozen beverage mold and dispenser Method and apparatus used for the molding and dispensing of frozen beverages are provided. The apparatus includes a body cavity having an inner surface for molding a frozen beverage, an open end for dispensing the frozen beverage, and a bottom end. The apparatus fur... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063240 | Powered caulking gun A caulking gun apparatus is described. In one embodiment the caulking gun includes an electric motor axially coupled to a plurality of cams having uneven surfaces thereon. In one aspect, the uneven surfaces are in slidable contact with at least one driving lever sli... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7037094 | Foodspread applicator A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies foodspreads of the present invention preferably includes a main body having a front end and a rear end, a body tip attached to the front end of the main body, and a rear body attached to the rear end of the ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032784 | Caulking gun having an adjustable hook A caulking gun includes a gun body, a connector secured on an end of the gun body, and a hanging hook adjustably positioned on the connector. Thus, the angle and position of the suspension portion of the hanging hook can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to fit the user... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032786 | Caulking gun having angle adjustment function A caulking gun includes a gun body, a push rod, a push plate, an adjusting seat, a driving member, and an elastic member. Thus, the adjusting seat is movable in the gun body by rotation of the driving member to adjust the incline angle of the push plate by guidance ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032785 | Caulking gun having angle adjustment function A caulking gun includes a gun body, a push rod, a push plate, an adjusting knob, and a piston lever. Thus, the adjusting knob is rotated to move away from the push plate to increase the incline angle of the push plate, so that the push plate is locked on the push ro... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025772 | System for implanting an implant and method thereof A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. Th... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018382 | Bone marrow mixing instrument The bone marrow mixing instrument having a handle housing with a trigger mounted thereto. The handle housing contains a ratchet drive feed mechanism with a pawl assembly and a moveable ratchet bar. The other end of the ratchet bar is secured to a mixing housing whic... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018357 | External mixer assembly An external mixer assembly is provided which externally mixes and delivers a first and a second component of a biological adhesive to tissues or organs for sealing wounds, stopping bleeding and the like. The first and second components are mixed immediately after ex... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014070 | Multi-purpose caulking gun A C-gun type caulk gun capable of accepting disposable caulk tubes having different outside diameters within a similar caulk tube body length. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011658 | Devices and methods for spinal compression and distraction A device for applying a corrective force to a spinal column segment is provided that includes a mechanism with opposite first and second engagement ends and driving means for moving the opposite engagement ends in extension and retraction directions. A locking mecha... | 03/14/2006 |
