Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033428 | Toothpaste dispenser device An apparatus and method for dispensing toothpaste is disclosed herein whereby a user may depress a depressor to extract a pre-determined quantity of toothpaste from a tube of toothpaste. The present invention includes a toothpaste dispenser body forming a radius res... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7959032 | Reclosable pouring element and method for assembling said element A re-closable pouring element for liquid food packaged in cardboard/plastic composite packages, comprising a base encircled by a flange and having both a solidly constructed inner thread and an outer thread, an opening element having at least one cutting edge and a ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7926650 | Interface for flexible fluid enclosures Embodiments of the present invention relate to a flexible fluid enclosure interface system comprising a flexible fluid enclosure, one or more components and one or more strain absorbing interfaces in contact with the flexible fluid enclosure and the one or more comp... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7422129 | Bathroom accessory with integrated toothpaste dispenser, toothbrush hanger, and soap holder To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a bathroom accessory including a base section for resting on a surface, and a middle section located above the base section that defines an interior for receiving a tube of toothpaste to be dispensed. The acc... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7398897 | Toothpaste holder An apparatus for both holding a tube of toothpaste and squeezing out a volume of toothpaste onto a toothbrush is disclosed. The apparatus would have an associated roller which would allow a user to squeeze out a small volume of toothpaste each time that it would be ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7255249 | Polyorganosiloxane fluid dispenser and method A viscous fluid dispenser, includes a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap strurture operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle commu... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243663 | Floss dispenser cap A dental floss dispenser cap for attachment to a toothpaste tube. The dental floss dispenser cap according to certain embodiments of the invention, comprises a housing and an annular base. Upstanding walls form a cylindrical protrusion and a cavity dimensioned to re... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210599 | Decorative and liquid dispenser air gap assembly covers The decorative air gap cover includes a base cover and a decorative attachment. The base cover includes a cup body and a cover fastener on a top thereof. The decorative attachment includes a decorative body and a decorative fastener on a bottom thereof. The cover fa... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210600 | Self contained spoon feeder A disposable spoon having a hollow main housing with a spoon that is releasably attached to the main housing. When the user places a food packet inside the main housing, the spoon pierces the food packet. A movable extruder actuator is operatively attached to an ext... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204381 | Waterguard tube There is a tube container that is resistant to water infiltration into the cavity between the head and the cap. The tube container has a body wall and a head. The body wall defines a chamber therein. The head has a shoulder, which has an orifice therethrough in comm... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201291 | Container for a flowable product, process of manufacture and the use thereof The present invention relates to a container for a flowable product, particularly for a beverage and, in particular, for still or sparkling mineral water. The container according to the invention includes a body having in a greater section a dimension d1 ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188749 | Container adapted to hold and dispense bagged fluids A fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a bag containing fluid, a container that provides support for the bag, a spike comprising a hollow stem through which fluid can flow, the spike being connected to the bag at a joint created upon the puncturing of the bag by th... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172108 | Multi-ply corrugated containers, such as bulk bins, and fitment retainers, such as drain fitment retainers usable with bulk bins Corrugated container assemblies, such as bulk bins, that include corrugated container bodies and drain fitment retainers. In one embodiment, a corrugated container assembly includes a rectangular corrugated container body having a bottom portion and a top portion. A... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156268 | Viscous fluid dispenser with smoothing blade notch A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle comm... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150377 | Bulk container assembly A substance container may be used for containing substances such as liquids or powders. The container assembly includes a body. The body contains a bag to contain the substance. At least a portion of the side walls of the body may include a double panel thickness to... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7100801 | Dual dispenser, supply unit, and method A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshener. Another ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086568 | Toothpaste dispenser A household apparatus for dispensing toothpaste from a tube of toothpaste. The apparatus is a toothpaste dispenser which is removably mounted to a wall surface. The tube of toothpaste is mounted within the dispenser and can have a small volume of toothpaste dispense... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7007825 | Bag-in-box beverage container A bag-in-box beverage container and dispenser is provided, incorporating an outer shell fabricated preferably from corrugated paperboard material, and an inner liquid containing bag, fabricated from a suitable material. The carton includes ready assembly features, a... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6981613 | Portable pressurized liquid storage system A portable, pressurized liquid storage system comprises a pliable and collapsible liquid reservoir including a fill pipe and a first valve disposed in the fill pipe; a pump operably connected to the reservoir; an outlet pipe including a second valve operably connect... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6880735 | Viscous fluid dispenser, integral stored nozzle package and method A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle comm... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6789703 | Toothpaste holder and dispenser A toothpaste dispenser holds a collapsible tube of toothpaste within a housing between a roller assembly and a wall surface. A plunger is operable from a relaxed, raised position to a lowered, depressed position to drivingly engage the roller assembly so that one or... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6749088 | Toothbrush with integrated winding key A toothbrush with an extraction device, such as a key winding tool feature, built into the handle portion, which is used to facilitate the dispensing of toothpaste or the contents of other pasty substances found in collapsible tubes. One or more open-ended slits all... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6547104 | Combination toothpaste dispenser and oral hygiene assembly A combined toothpaste dispenser and oral hygiene assembly includes a toothpaste dispenser which is preferably a rigid pump. A holder is mounted to the outer component of the pump for detachably housing at least one oral hygiene or personal care tool. Such... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6345734 | Dispenser for viscous liquid and flexible viscous liquid containing bag A dispenser for dispensing viscous liquid from a flexible viscous liquid containing bag having a dispensing opening is provided. The dispenser includes a support plate that is adapted to support the flexible viscous liquid containing bag. A squeegee carri... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6293432 | Bag shaped inner layer in the form of a so-called liner intended for use together with a carrying outer structure when transporting and storing bulk goods Bag shaped inner layer in the form of a so-called liner (1) intended for use together with a carrying outer structure (2) when transporting and storing bulk goods. The liner (1) is provided with a supporting member (11) towards which a liner bag is folded... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6273297 | Dispenser for viscous liquid and flexible viscous liquid containing bag A dispenser for dispensing viscous liquid from a flexible viscous liquid containing bag having a dispensing opening is provided. The dispenser includes a support plate that is adapted to support the flexible viscous liquid containing bag. A squeegee carri... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6129241 | Pill dispenser in toothbrush handle A pill dispenser that is disposed in a handle of a toothbrush includes an auger mechanism constructed so that one complete turn of a dispensing knob causes the dispenser to eject a single pill from a port. The dispensing knob includes a safety mechanism t... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6073806 | Attachment for emptying a bag which is filled with viscous liquid into a working container Attachment for emptying a thin plastic bag containing a viscous liquid, especially a bag filled with adhesive. Said attachment comprising a base plate (3), which preferably is designed as a lid, which fits onto the working container. In said base plate an... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6039214 | Material dispensing system A multi-functional material dispensing system comprising in general a container, a discharge unit for discharging material and a support frame to hold the container and discharge unit upright. The container and discharge unit are removably attached to the... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5979706 | Combination dental floss dispenser and stand-up toothpaste container A combination dental floss dispenser and stand-up toothpaste container in which the dispenser is attached to the flip-open cap of the stand-up container, whereby the container, cap and dispenser are adapted to stand in the upright position on the dispense... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5945076 | Combined brush and storage container/disinfecting system Disclosed herein is a combined toilet bowl cleaning brush and storage container system. The brush is provided with a support which rests on an upper edge of a container wherein the container forms upper and lower volumes and includes a resilient verticall... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5888408 | Process for collecting and preparing stored blood, apparatus suitable for said process and use of the apparatus The invention is directed to methods and apparatus for collecting and preparing stored blood that minimizes handling and manipulation of blood bags to thereby reduce the contamination risk. In particular, the invention is directed to methods and apparatus... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5750216 | Bag for bag-in-box A bag accommodated in an outer box of a bag-in-box is made of film-like material to be collapsible to push out the contents such as beverage syrups and liquid foods and comprises a bag body and a mouthpiece provided on the bag body for passing the content... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5676279 | Gravity powered toothpaste dispensing system A new Gravity Powered Toothpaste Dispensing System for dispensing of toothpaste with one action control without utilization of an additional power source and preventing unsanitary leakage from open toothpaste containers. The inventive device includes a ho... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5645527 | Hydration assembly for hydrating a bioelectrode element The present invention provides methods and apparatus permitting rapid and thorough hydration of an initially dry hydratable matrix element contained within a bioelectrode element for use in an iontophoretic delivery device. The apparatus of the invention ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5607081 | Cleaning assembly This invention discloses a cleaning assembly comprising a wet tissue, a liquid impermeable packet containing the wet tissue and a dry liquid absorbent tissue mounted onto the liquid impermeable packet.... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5449092 | Toothpaste and floss dispenser A toothpaste and floss dispenser having an elongated guide body with opposite ends, the guide body defining a dental floss chamber therein, a pair of mounts spaced from each other and attached to the guide body adjacent respective ones of the guide body e... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5437394 | Viscous liquid dispenser A viscous material dispenser (for liquid soap and the like) comprises a plunger with a roller connected to a flexible arm and a reservoir in fluid communication with a nozzle retained in a nozzle housing. Depressing the plunger pinches the nozzle closed b... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5230444 | Toothpaste dispenser apparatus A support plate includes a cup-receiving bore directed therethrough, with a row of toothbrush bores directed through opposed sides of the cup-receiving bore. A first arcuate flange coaxially aligned relative to the cup-receiving bore projects orthogonally... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5199610 | Motorized tooth-paste dispenser This invention relates to a device for dispensing toothpaste from a collapsible tube. A housing having a dispensing aperture, structure for retaining the container within the housing, rack and pinion structure disposed within the housing. The pinion is di... | 04/06/1993 |
