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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7641082 | Applicator for particulate matter An applicator for dry particulate matter has an operating module body having a handle and trigger. The applicator lacks a back-pack and particulate matter is instead stored in a flexible tube. A flow path in the body is partially blocked and fully opened by a batter... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7349858 | Method of dispensing and tracking the giving of medical items to patients A method of tracking and dispensing the dispense of medical items for use by patients associated with a health care institution, includes storing in a data store in connection with a computer, data representative of patients and medical items prescribed for the pati... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7282880 | Power tool and motor controller A method and apparatus to automatically reverse the motor of a power tool, such as a dispensing gun or similar tool. In some constructions, a controller automatically reverses the direction of plunger movement and removes the plunger from contact with the back wall ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7152758 | Scented material dispense system for a hand-held device A dispense system stores a scented material or materials and is provided with an electrical interface that is compatible with a hand-held device. The dispense system can be connected to the hand-held device and driven with the help of the hand-held device to dispens... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7073731 | Method and system for ambient air scenting and disinfecting based on flexible, autonomous liquid atomizer cartridges and an intelligent networking thereof An apparatus for freshening air, including a base unit; a power supply operably connected to the base unit; a driving and switching circuit connected to be powered by the power supply; a first plug portion connected to the driving and switching circuit; a detachable... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7006894 | Interactive medication cassette This invention relates to an interactive medication cassette with a machine readable and writable information strip that contains information corresponding to the medication in the cassette. The interactive medication cassette holds the medication and couples the co... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6959836 | Dispenser The invention relates to a dispensing device and a method for dispensing liquids, preferably reagents, in an essentially automated and finely dosed manner. The dispensing device comprises a first duct that is connected to a storage element for storing the liquid to ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6902160 | Locating pin with integrated clamp The present invention is directed to a locating and clamping fixture for locating and clamping a workpiece, wherein the fixture comprises a generally hollow body and a floating clamping arm. A first cam follower is located within the body, and a drive pin comprising... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6779485 | Automatic distributor of fish food for aquariums An automatic distributor of fish food for aquariums comprising a rotating container (30) for fish food, a cover (40), an electric motor (53) and transmission (54) for transmitting the motion to the rotating container (30). At the b... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6739479 | Dispensing system A method of and system for dispensing material from a dispenser into an area of interest, wherein an interrogation step takes place prior to the dispensing of the material for the satisfaction of at least one criterion relating to the presence/absence of one or more... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736298 | Thermoelectric water cooler with filter monitor system A filter monitor system is provided in a bottled water cooler for automatically tracking a filter service interval, and for indicating that filter cleaning or replacement is required for continued efficient cooler operation. In the preferred form, the water cooler i... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6704617 | Automated system for control and diagnostics for dispensing systems This embodiment relates generally to a foam dispensing system, and more particularly to an automated monitoring and diagnostic system for use with foam dispensing systems that permits remote control of the dispensing of foam. A control console is provided... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6676408 | Direct pneumatic piston driven impression material dispensing system A viscous material dispensing system 100 utilizes pressurized gas directed to one end of a piston 109 and cylinder 103 assembly to extrude impression material 128, 129 from a dispenser 121 through a tube 133 into a dental tray 135 which hardens to form a ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6602462 | Auger pump for handling magnesium and magnesium alloys An auger pump for pumping molten magnesium and its alloys from a furnace to a die casting machine, ingot mould, DC caster or the like is disclosed. The pump is comprised of a linearly aligned upper and lower portion. The upper portion is comprised of a ho... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6557728 | Musical toothpaste tube closure A dentifrice closure on a dentifrice tube can emit a signal upon the opening of the closure to dispense some of the dentifrice. The closure is comprised of a base portion to attach the closure to the dentifrice tube and a lid portion that closes the dispe... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6497334 | Packaging of nozzle for pressurized dispensing containers The nozzle for a pressurized container is mounted to the container for shipment and sale by a hook member. The hook member has a hook portion that mounts to the valve cup rim or container rim. An attachment leg connects the hook portion to the nozzle. The... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6454127 | Self-contained liquid dispenser with heating means A portable liquid heating and dispensing system is provided. A preferred embodiment includes a self-contained dispensing unit and a receiver. The dispensing unit may include a container portion, a dispensing portion, and an electric heat generating portio... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6401991 | Computer timed-locked medication container with individual compartments The present invention is a computer timed-locked medication container, which includes a container for holding medication. The container includes sidewalls, a partially open front, a back, a bottom, a top, at least one section extending from the partially ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6375038 | Dispenser having timing means, multisensory output and means of tracking usage number The invention in the simplest form is a dispenser that is a teaching tool and uses audio and visual means to promote compliance with proper washing techniques. A detection means is used to commence a time interval, and washing instructions are used to com... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6206238 | Fingerprint activated fluids mixer and dispenser A dispenser to dispense material onto a person's hand, comprising: a dispensing device to dispense material from an outlet when the dispensing device is activated, a fingerprint reader adapted to read a fingerprint of a user's finger when located proximat... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6084504 | Timing A method and apparatus that is attachable to a receptacle for timing a predetermined interval according to a timing schedule of a set of timing schedules. The apparatus has an electronic timing circuit that provides an alarm signal at the expiration of th... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6070771 | Beverage server Beverage servers for retaining beverages at a desired heated temperature. Prior art beverage servers have attempted to maintain the temperature of a brewed beverage retained therein in a variety of ways. One form of beverage server utilizes a heat resista... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6065639 | Multiple use wash counter and timer A fluid dispenser which discharges a predetermined amount of fluid upon actuation of a actuator includes a counter and at least two timers for use by users of the device. The apparatus further includes a switch coupled to the actuator wherein the switch g... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5988461 | Dry lube dispenser A dispenser for volumetrically controlling the amount of lubrication which is fed into the shot sleeve of a die casting machine. Lubrication beads are fed into a hopper. The beads gravitationally travel through a port in the base of the hopper and into a ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5960991 | Fingerprint activated soap dispenser A dispenser to dispense material onto a person's hand, comprising: a dispensing device to dispense material from an outlet when the dispensing device is activated, a fingerprint reader adapted to read a fingerprint of a user's finger when located proximat... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5924541 | Time displaying apparatus and method for automatic vending machine A time displaying apparatus and method for an automatic vending machine is able to display current time and operation state so that user can conveniently use the vending machine. A time displaying apparatus for an automatic vending machine has a timer for... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5771925 | Soap dispenser and wash signal device The invention comprises a signaling device for a soap dispenser. The signalling device is mounted in the housing of the soap dispenser which has a pivotally mounted soap dispensing handle; and when pivotally moving the soap dispensing handle, the movement... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5611465 | Automatic toilet bowl cleaner A toilet bowl is automatically cleaned by a device having an automatic liquid soap dispenser and a guided flow tube. The dispenser is provided with a timer-activated device, and the guided flow tube is connected to the water supply connection of the toile... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5581463 | Pay-per-use access to multiple electronic test capabilities and tester resources A system and method for testing an electronic circuit is disclosed. The system includes a circuit board test platform having multiple electronic test capabilities and multiple hardware resources, and a pay-per-use module that is coupled to the circuit boa... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5570325 | Tooth brushing timer Tooth brushing timer device for presenting an amusing visual representation of the time required for a child to brush his or her teeth. The timer device comprises a housing, a static character face disposed at the front of the housing, and a visual indica... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5509577 | Fluid storage and dispensing system A medium-sized portable container for holding and dispensing such fluids as aircraft engine oil is formed from durable, corrosion-resistant polymeric material such as high density polyethylene. The container, which has a generally rectangularly parallelep... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5481463 | Pay-per-use access to multiple electronic test capabilities A system and method for testing an electronic circuit is disclosed. The system includes a circuit board test platform having multiple electronic test capabilities, and a pay-per-use module that is coupled to the circuit board test platform. The pay-per-us... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5412575 | Pay-per-use access to multiple electronic test capabilities A system and method for testing an electronic circuit is disclosed. The system includes a circuit board test platform having multiple electronic test capabilities, and a pay-per-use module that is coupled to the circuit board test platform. The pay-per-us... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5321669 | Aromatic alarm clock system An aromatic alarm system for awakening a user to a pleasant smell at a pre-selected time comprising, in combination an electronic processor couplable to a source of power adapted to provide electric power and controls to the system; an optical display ope... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5281401 | Vapor dispensing system A vapor dispensing system comprising a container adapted to contain a cartridge for controllably dispensing a liquid substance as a vapor, a pump for causing a flow of the vapor, conduit means for conveying the vapor flow including a first conduit communi... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5199607 | Liquid dispensing apparatus A liquid dispensing apparatus comprises a syringe containing liquid to be dispensed and an air supply for supplying compressed air to the syringe. The syringe is connected to the compressed air supply via a discharging solenoid valve by means of a pipe li... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5145092 | Syrup dispensing system for soft drink dispenser A syrup dispensing assembly is provided for a soft drink dispenser. This assembly includes a plurality of syrup supply sources in communication with a plurality of syrup pumps. Each of the pumps is interconnected with a common manifold connected at one en... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5141130 | Beverage dispensing system with warm water purging An automatic beverage dispenser having a single flavor or a multiflavor automatic beverage dispensing valve (faucet) and including a system for preventing the dispensing of a warm casual drink. The automatic dispenser includes an on-board computer having ... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5142484 | An interactive patient assistance device for storing and dispensing prescribed medication and physical device An interactive patient assistance device houses first and second compartments for storing a first item and a second item away from access by the patient. First and second delivery mechanisms are associated with the first and second compartments for making... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5054653 | Pneumatic material alarm A system including a nonelectrical sensor for sensing the position of a needle of a gauge as it moves along a path and providing the sensed nonelectrical signal to a nonelectrical annunciator for annunciating when the needle is not at a predetermined posi... | 10/08/1991 |
