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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7588200 | Distribution tube assembly for irrigation A distribution tube assembly for an irrigation system having a main supply line for conveying fluid therein includes a first end, a second end and an internal surface defining at least two fluid passageways, at least one of the fluid passageways being in fluid commu... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7392614 | Reinforced unitized mat to facilitate growing plants A reinforced unitized mat to facilitate growing plants includes at least two material layers defining fluid-conveying passageways forming distribution headers and a flow restrictor, an inlet for delivery of a fluid into the distribution headers, and an outlet for di... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7341211 | Device for the production of capillary jets and micro-and nanometric particles The invention relates to a method and devices for the production of capillary microjets and microparticles that can have a size of between hundreds of micrometers and several nanometers. The inventive method makes use of the combined effects of electrohydrodynamic f... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7213771 | Soaker hose and ground anchor assembly A garden soaker hose and reel assembly includes a ground anchor on one end of the soaker hose which is rigidly fixed to the soaker hose. The reel has a special configuration to make the soaker hose easier to unwind from the reel and to wind back onto the reel. The s... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7175113 | Drip irrigation hose and method for making same A drip irrigation hose includes a plurality of emitter elements secured to a tube at longitudinally-spaced locations to define, with an inner surface of the tube, a plurality of labyrinths each having an inlet in communication with the interior of the tube, and an o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7137269 | Misting system The present invention comprises a misting system for dispenses a fluid in the form of a mist to facilitate evaporative cooling of a localized area. The misting system comprises a pressurizable fluid container with a fluid control valve, and a first end of a hose mem... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104465 | Water spray retort system suitable for paperboard packages A retort is described for use with paperboard containers (48) to reduce moisture absorption during processing of foodstuffs therein. The improvement includes using solid cone spray nozzles (50) with spray angles in the range of about 100 degrees to abo... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7051955 | Sprayer system A chemical sprayer system includes a three-way valve that includes an inlet port coupled to a fluid source, a first outlet port in fluid communication with a first elongated fluid passage, a second outlet port in fluid communication with a second elongated fluid pas... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6996932 | Unitized mat to facilitate growing plants A unitized mat to facilitate growing plants includes at least two polymeric material layers defining fluid-conveying passageways forming distribution headers and a flow restrictor, an inlet for delivery of a fluid into the distribution headers, and an outlet for dis... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6915965 | Fire hose for simultaneously delivering firefighting liquid and high pressure air An air delivery system, wherein the air delivery system is coupled to a hose delivering water or fire-extinguishing foam, for providing air to emergency workers and disaster victims. The system includes a high-pressure air hose coupled at one end to an air-supply so... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6902707 | Apparatus and process for enhanced feed atomization A process and apparatus for atomizing a fluid is disclosed herein. The fluid is mixed with an atomizing fluid in a plurality of locations and passed through a nozzle. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6902119 | Injection molding distribution manifold having improved uniformity of manifold block temperatures Auxiliary end heating devices on an elongated, heated hot melt distribution manifold body assist in maintaining uniform temperatures throughout all portions and passageways of the manifold body. The heating devices preferably take the form of thick film electrical r... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6786286 | 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 a portable... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6736896 | Gas spray arm for spin coating apparatus A multi-nozzle gas spray arm for a spin coating apparatus. In a typical embodiment, the invention comprises a primary spray arm and a secondary spray arm which is confluently connected to the primary spray arm. The primary spray arm ejects a narrow, relatively high-... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6676041 | Decontamination apparatus The apparatus of this invention has a handle connected to first and second spaced apart spray tubes which are rotatable for passing fluid sprays toward one another or in a common direction outwardly from the apparatus. The handle is connectable to a press... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6666391 | Automatically reciprocal multi-stage supply and ventilation system An automatically reciprocal multi-stage supply and ventilation system includes two parallel tracks, and at least one set of material supply circulation unit mounted on the tracks. The material supply circulation unit includes a carrier device, a feeding d... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6644566 | Water distribution conduit A distribution apparatus for a cooling tower has a source of liquid communicated to a plurality of branches extending from the source of liquid for transfer of a liquid to a cooling tower arrangement, where the branches are provided with a plurality of ge... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6540158 | Double-line irrigation hose An irrigation system comprises an irrigation hose made of synthetic resin and having at least two integrally formed elongated irrigation lines, and irrigation emitters. Each line comprises a separate fluid passage adapted for individual communication with... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6371390 | Drip irrigation hose and method of making same A drip irrigation hose formed with a plurality of outlets for discharging the water at longitudinally-spaced locations along the length of the hose includes a plurality of emitter elements secured to the hose at longitudinally-spaced locations along its l... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6200131 | Quick-connect burner set for ovens A burner set adaptable to standard commercial ovens that allows for the quick change-out of burners. Sockets, threaded on one end and open on the other end, are installed in existing threaded couplings in communication with a burner manifold. Each socket ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6193165 | Fluid-distributor for a substance-exchange column The invention concerns a fluid-distributor for a substance-exchange column, the fluid-distributor comprising at least one main duct and a plurality of distributor ducts. The distributor ducts are connected for flow purposes to the main duct and are provid... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6090210 | Multi-zone gas flow control in a process chamber A showerhead for introducing gas from one or more external supplies into a substrate processing chamber, the showerhead including a faceplate including a plurality of gas injection ports through which gas is injected into the chamber, wherein the pluralit... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6042023 | Automatic deicing unit The present invention is a stationary, portable deicing machine for preventing snow and ice build up on any targeted surface, such as driveways, walkways and rooftops. The invention is a compact, integrated reservoir/pump/controller system that may be ope... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5862987 | Non-metallic spray nozzle manifold and support therefor A header fabricated of a lightweight non-metallic material includes a pair of opposed ears which are adapted for sliding mated engagement within a channel support. The header includes reinforced ribs which present relatively planar surfaces with spaced op... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5735470 | Irrigation hose having holes formed on external walls of all flow passages An irrigation hose provides a long life expectancy. The irrigation hose is characterized in that a plurality of flow passages are defined by partitions dividing the inside of the hose which is made of thermoplastic resin; and that each flow passage is pro... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5651502 | Produce mister A produce mister for misting produce in a display case. The produce mister has a bar extending the width of the display case and has nozzles for dispensing water at selected intervals. The bar has a small diameter conduit that minimizes the water within t... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5553778 | Advanced sootblower nozzle design A nozzle suitable for use with a device for removal of deposits from contaminated surfaces, such as a sootblower in a heat recovery boiler, is designed to avoid normal shock wave formation, and hence energy dissipation, by achieving a condition whereby, t... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5538184 | CO2 snow discharge apparatus A carbon dioxide snow discharge apparatus having at least two snow discharge tubes wherein at least two of the snow discharge tubes have different internal diameters which can be operated either individually or together to vary the flow rate of the carbon... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5427316 | Multiple sucking-channel straw for sucking beverages A sucking straw has a substantially flat configuration and is provided with a plurality of adjoining beverage sucking channels. The straw fits the contour of the lips so that no air may go through when liquid is being sucked by the user. The amount of liq... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5383602 | Wiper and washing system, especially for window panes of motor vehicles The invention relates to a wiper and washing system including a tube with two separate channels, a nozzle head with at least two washing nozzles, one of which is connected to the one channel and the other of which is connected to the other channel of the ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5261608 | Multi-line fluid supply manifold assembly A multi-line fluid supply manifold assembly comprising multiple parallel fluid supply lines for supplying fluid through a common block section to a fluid-receiving member. The assembly contains individual fluid supply fittings to which the fluid supply li... | 11/16/1993 |
| 4824019 | Lawn-border sprinkler This invention relates to an automatic sprinkler system for watering the lawn or vegetable gardens. The lawn-border sprinkler comprises a longitudinal member including a plurality of conduits, disposed in a parallel configuration wherein the top most cond... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4729394 | Portable scuba equipment frame A portable frame for holding and washing scuba equipment comprised of a lower rack structure designed to hold the equipment and a tubular spraying assembly detachably mounted over said structure. The modular arrangement of the frame allows for multipurpos... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4562961 | Nozzle end-piece for hot guniting This guniting nozzle end piece for projecting a refractory powder through a flame, the nozzle being connected to a combustive gas, fuel gas and refractory powder feed, one of the gases being the gas carrying the powder in the end-piece, is characterized i... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4557877 | Liquid distributor for an exchange column The liquid distributor is provided with a main channel, a plurality of secondary channels for receiving liquid from the main channel and a plurality of flow channels which extend laterally from each secondary channel in order to discharge liquid in the fo... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4541569 | Drip irrigation conduit and method of making the same An irrigation conduit comprising an extruded tube having a peripheral wall and at least one elongated passage and an elongated supply tube having an elongated supply passage. The supply tube is formed of sheet material joined together along longitudinally... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4503811 | Method and apparatus for removing deposits from highly heated surfaces A method and apparatus for deslagging boilers and the like while steaming, wherein a quenching-type stream of water is first applied to the outer surface of the hot slag to induce the formation of fissures by embrittlement and contraction of the slag and ... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4474330 | Drip irrigation conduit and method of making the same An irrigation conduit comprising an extruded tube having a peripheral wall and at least one elongated passage and an elongated supply tube having an elongated supply passage. The supply tube is formed of sheet material joined together along longitudinally... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4283010 | Method and apparatus for irrigation of fields by means of flexible hoses Low-pressure irrigation of fields is carried out simultaneously through a plurality of flexible hoses of equal length, one end of which is connected to a water supply, while the other end is open. The hoses are stretched out in parallel alignment across t... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4269357 | Continuous drip irrigation tube A continuous drip irrigation tube having a series of longitudinally extending capillary tubes formed on its wall integrally with said wall.... | 05/26/1981 |
