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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7866571 | Portable spraying device A portable spraying device has an internal combustion engine and a blower driven by the internal combustion engine. A blower tube is connected to the blower and conveys a blowing air stream generated in the blower. A spraying agent reservoir is provided and a sprayi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7766256 | Combination blower and herbicide spraying device An apparatus for performing grounds maintenance functions and dispensing a fluid includes a grounds maintenance device and a fluid spraying device. The spraying device includes a container mounted on the grounds maintenance device for holding the fluid, and a sprayi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7559490 | Nozzle assembly A liquid spray nozzle assembly for an outlet pipe of an air blower, the nozzle assembly includes an outer annular member adapted to be secured to the outlet pipe, an inner member radially spaced from and secured to the outer member to define air flow passages, the i... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7533832 | Leg mounted scent dispenser The leg mounted scent dispenser distributes liquid scent to mask human scent or to deposit a tangle free and consistent scent trail. The dispenser assists hunters in capturing game with weapons and cameras alike. The dispenser includes straps for attaching to a boot... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7437796 | Backpack having a reservoir A backpack frame for a power bower and yard treatment sprayer system is provided in one embodiment of the present invention. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion. The second portion is adapted for carryin... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7360501 | Device for administration of fluids The present invention comprises a device for oral administration of a fluid source, preferably administration to an individual in need thereof, and methods for use of said device. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is used to administer colostrum to newb... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7320437 | Device for dispensing liquid A liquid dispenser (100) primarily for use in dispensing liquid drench to animals. The dispenser (100) is electronic in operation and has the ability to control the speed of its pump (5) according to environmental conditions including the viscos... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309028 | Portable sprayer A portable sprayer having a backpack to which are secured a blower unit and a supply tank. The blower unit includes a drive motor and a blower driven thereby. The blower unit is mounted on the backpack by at least one anti-vibration element. The supply tank, for exa... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7281675 | Portable particle spreader/blower A portable, user shoulder supported spreader/blower unit includes an ergonomically configured housing which includes a section defining a storage bin for holding a quantity of salt or like chemical particulate material for spreading onto ground surfaces to prevent i... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7260955 | Portable misting system A portable misting system is disclosed for producing mist atomization in remote locations with or without pressurized water supplies. The system comprises an airtight water reservoir pressurized during filling by a pressurized water supply source. In the absence of ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7222644 | High-pressure hose and pressure washer A flexible pressure-washer hose and pressure washing apparatus are disclosed. The hose is of concentric laminar construction and comprises an inner core, an intermediate metallic sheath covering the core, and a jacket covering the intermediate sheath. The disclosed ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7175104 | Backpack with sprayer An apparatus for spraying chemicals in a forestry environment includes a back pack supported reservoir for containing such chemicals and a variable speed pump for urging the chemicals from the reservoir through a rearwardly oriented spraying unit. Positional and del... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163382 | Suitcase style air compressor assembly The present invention is directed to a suitcase style air compressor assembly having an extensible handle bar assembly and a wheel assembly. When the extensible handle bar assembly is fully extended, the suitcase style air compressor assembly may be transported by u... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7125228 | Pressure washer having oilless high pressure pump An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccen... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104471 | Dispensing devices A liquid dispensing device for dispensing a liquid into the surrounding atmosphere employs a forced airflow through a small cross-section outlet nozzle (48) to draw the liquid from an adjacent exit nozzle (50) into the airflow. The air outlet nozzle pr... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100540 | Portable steam and heat generator The present invention is directed to an apparatus for directing steam, hot water or hot water vapor and hot air onto a target area, the apparatus comprising a water container and a fuel container connected and supplying water and fuel to an applicator wand with an a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097877 | Method and apparatus for lubricating a tire A method of lubricating the interior of a tire comprising the steps of: inserting an applicator tube including apertures and a protector sleeve between the rim and tire bead, and thereby into the interior of the tire; applying lubricant to the interior of the tire; ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7080953 | Aqua broom with optional engine pump liquid pressure boosting system A device for sweeping a substantially horizontal surface is provided which includes a broom having a handle and a head, a valve disposed on the device, and a spray bar movably disposed on the head for directionally spraying a liquid that is supplied to the valve, wh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7076916 | Insect and nest removal device A device for safely exterminating and removing insects and their nests includes a mesh basket supported on the distal end of a telescopically extendable pole. The basket is structured to partially collapse and includes a rubber gasket around an open top for sealed e... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7007861 | Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per bi... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6976441 | Fertilizer dispensing device A fertilizer dispensing device for dispensing fertilizer from an all-terrain vehicle includes a container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. An outlet is fluidly coupled to the container. A brack... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6923627 | Air compressor with extensible handle bar assembly An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more ai... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6896207 | Hose attached trigger lever guard An anti-squirt ring acts as a handle guard for a palm operated garden hose nozzle lever. The guard is a circular ring, which obliquely surrounds the trigger lever of the garden hose nozzle. If the garden hose nozzle is accidentally dropped, the annular guard ring pr... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6889773 | Fire fighting adapter for converting a conventional back pack blower into a water and foam fire fighter A fire fighting adapter that converts a conventional back pack blower, which has a discharge tube with a free end through which blown air is provided, into a water and foam fire fighter. The adapter includes a housing and a diffuser unit. The housing attaches to, an... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6837447 | Apparatus for adapting air blower to perform liquid dispersal and related method An apparatus for adapting a blower system to the dispersing of liquid material is partially housed within an extension tube of a portable blower and includes a pressurizing tub with an inlet for accepting airflow discharged by the blower. The pressurizing tube disch... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6769628 | Transportable texture applicator A compressed air sprayer used for applying textured material to surfaces, in which the reservoir of texture material is transported on the operator's body using an integrated harness system. The sprayer tank may rest upright on the ground when not being worn, and ma... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6729557 | Particulate spreader A portable particulate spreader comprising a container having a closed end, an open end and a storage chamber for holding particulate matter therein is disclosed. A first handle is attached to a side of the container proximate the closed end. A second handle is atta... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6722679 | Vehicle mounted liquid dispensing assembly A liquid dispensing assembly structured to be permanently or removably mounted on a bicycle or variety of other types of vehicles comprising an array of “squirt guns” more specifically defined by selectively operable nozzle assemblies. A control assembly is stru... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6679437 | Pressurized sprayer A sprayer that includes two pressurized tanks physically and fluidly coupled to each other is disclosed. One tank is inverted with respect to the other so that the top of one tank is adjacent to the bottom of the other tank, and vice versa. One tank conta... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6575695 | Centrifugal blower and power working machine A centrifugal blower capable of reducing noise. The centrifugal blower comprises an impeller having a hub plate and a set of blades disposed on at least one surface of the hub plate so as to surround an axis of rotation; and a casing surrounding the impel... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6484782 | Grout applicator system A grout slurry pumping system, and a grout slurry control box and associated tools are described. Methods of using the pumping system and control box are also described. The pumping system and control box may be used separately or together. The pumping sy... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6412707 | Compact portable sprayer with leak-prevention pump system A portable backpack sprayer for spraying liquid chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers having a large storage tank in which is mounted a pressure vessel. A manually actuated pumping assembly is connected with the bottom portion of the p... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6386293 | Fire combating system and method A reservoir of super absorbent polymers which can be independently pressurized, remotely stored and a supply of water which is admixed with the SAP at a point closely adjacent of an adjustable nozzle. In one embodiment the system involves a home unit with... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6305619 | Portable gun for discharging highly pressurized fluid material A portable gun for discharging highly pressurized fluid material such as tear gas or capsicum spray comprises an elongate refillable pressure vessel (8) for storing under pressure fluid material to be discharged. A discharge barrel (4) is coupled to the p... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6179023 | Air blower An air blower comprises a first unit having means for producing compressed air and a reservoir for storing the compressed air and a second unit including a portable storage tank for holding compressed air, and means for releasing the compressed air from t... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6092746 | Portable particulate spreader A portable particulate spreader comprising a container having a closed end, an open end and a storage chamber for holding particulate materials therein. A first strap handle is affixed to a side of the container adjacent the closed end. A second strap han... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6029589 | Portable steam weed killing apparatus A portable, steam weed killing apparatus designed to be environmentally friendly, economical, fast acting and used by an individual standing in an upright position. The apparatus is intended for killing weeds and unwanted plants in gardens, flower beds an... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5984199 | Backpack sprayer with an expandable accumulator chamber An improved backpack sprayer, comprising a supply tank, an expandable accumulator, a pump mechanism, an intake valve, a discharge valve, and a spray wand with a nozzle. The supply tank is designed to hold fluids, such as insecticides, herbicides, water se... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5975423 | Portable fully self-contained pressure wash-down system and method A portable, fully self-contained pressure wash-down system operates in a storage mode for storing and hermetically sealing system components when the system is not in use, and works in an operation mode for allowing portable operation of the system. The s... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5964409 | High-pressure hose and pressure washer A flexible pressure-washer hose and pressure washing apparatus are disclosed. The hose is of concentric laminar construction and comprises an inner core, an intermediate sheath covering the core, and a jacket covering the intermediate sheath. The disclose... | 10/12/1999 |
