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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| 7313477 | Vehicle dash-mounted navigation device A GPS system (10) which may be mounted on a dashboard (12) of any vehicle (14) after the vehicle has been manufactured yet appears to be integral with the dashboard. The GPS system (10) includes a GPS device (16), a hood (18... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7219590 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219867 | Mount assembly for electronic devices A mounting assembly for portable electronic devices includes a mount (12) with a mounting ball (16) that mates with a socket assembly (22) formed in a housing (18) of an electronic device (20). The socket assembly includes an orifi... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207519 | Blade restraint system A blade restraint system for restraining a blade of a helicopter comprising a blade clamp releasably mounted to the blade and a pole pair releasably mountable to the blade clamp at a clamp end. The pole pair is releasably mountable to the helicopter fuselage at an a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7197845 | T-top outrigger holder apparatus An outrigger holder for mounting on the top of a T-Top configured boat, has a bearing mechanism mounted above the T-Top designed to relieve most of the weight of the outrigger when turning the holder and outrigger to alternate positions. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191991 | Apparatus fixture device and an installation method for fixing an apparatus An apparatus fixture device for fixing an apparatus to a ceiling portion of a vehicle includes at least one pair of rails for carrying a load when the apparatus is installed. Each rail has a narrow opening groove and a pair of rack-shaped portions on both sides ther... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7159831 | Adjusting device An adjusting device (3) is suitable especially for use on a stand (1) for a surgical microscope (2). The adjusting device (3) makes it possible to move the surgical microscope (2) in a plane (9) perpendicular to the optical ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7124989 | Latch system for video monitor A processor implemented video monitor includes a display housing hinged to an overhead console. The display housing is stowed in an open stowage cavity of the console and is maintained in its stowed position by a latch detent pin which projects through an opening in... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104805 | Board to board current connection A connector for providing a high current connection between printed circuit boards. The connector comprises a fastener, an electrically conductive spacer, and a nut. The fastener extends through a through-hole in each of the printed circuit boards. The spacer is dis... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7063297 | Mounting assembly A mounting assembly includes first and second mounts that connect two objects, such as an electronic instrument housing and a surface. The first mount engages the second mount at a receptacle by way of cooperating detent members. One mount includes a resilient membe... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052312 | Multiple-in-one retaining seat A multiple-in-one retaining seat comprises a retaining seat; two lateral front sides of the retaining seat being installed with two frames; a lower side of the center of the retaining seat being installed with a receptacle for receiving the personal digital assistan... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7017243 | Secure interface cradle for pocket personal computer device A secure clamping mechanism formed with two spaced apart surfaces; a resiliently compressible biasing member positioned between the two spaced apart surfaces; a clamp having a drive shaft that is structured to be slidingly engaged between the two spaced apart surfac... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009785 | Microscope and locking device for a lens mounting A microscope includes a lens holder for receiving a lens. A locking device is provided that affixes the received lens so that the lens cannot be removed without authorization. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966533 | Mounting apparatus for an electronic device An apparatus for holding an electronic device is described which includes first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. The apparatus further includes f... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6427959 | Mounting bracket for an electronic device The present invention comprises an apparatus for positioning an electronic device with respect to a surface. The apparatus includes a cradle adapted to be releasably secured to the electronic device having a front and back side. The apparatus also include... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6328269 | Orientation device An adjustable orientation device includes a rigid spherical bearing surface and a sleeve made of a hard, non-visco-elastic material. The sleeve defines an inner surface which is part-spherical and is configued to receive the spherical bearing surface havi... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6045100 | Snowboard holder A device adapted to be mounted on a supporting wall for holding a snowboard in a substantially vertical disposition with an end of the board resting on the floor or ground. The device includes a base member and a clip member. The clip member defines a pai... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5996950 | Suction cup mounting arrangement In an assembly for supporting an article on a support surface, a suction cup mounting arrangement is provided including a plastic disc having a smooth unyielding surface on one side for holding a suction cup on the one side and a structure for mounting th... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5918845 | Support brackets The present invention relates to support brackets commonly used to support televisions but which can also be used to support other similar items. A television support bracket (1) is disclosed comprising a platform (9) for receiving and supporting a televi... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5904331 | Positioner for overhanging components A pivotal mounting bracket for positioning overhanging components includes a positive registration mechanism which ensures that the component is exactly positioned upon return to its working position after being pivoted to allow access to an underlying co... | 05/18/1999 |
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| 5871191 | Adjustable mounting bracket An adjustable mounting bracket for the installing of a level table surface by use of an adjustable mounting system. The wall mounting bracket includes a bracket having a wall end and a table end and an adjustable bracket system for the bracket on the wall... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5738323 | Positioner for overhanging components A pivotal mounting bracket for positioning overhanging components includes a positive registration mechanism which ensures that the component is exactly positioned upon return to its working position after being pivoted to allow access to an underlying co... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5730409 | Audio speaker with integral bracket A bracket integral to an audio speaker provides simple mounting of the speaker on a wall at various angles by rotation of the bracket and the speaker with respect to each other. A biasing element and serrated sections on the bracket and the speaker allow ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5720456 | Third hand holder A holder for a propane gas torch or the like and an item to be heated by the torch comprises a generally horseshoe-shaped base presenting first and second legs having first and second free ends in a normal contiguous relationship therebetween. The base is... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5664752 | Direction adjustable mounting fittings A fitting for mounting an object, e.g. a loudspeaker, on a wall comprises two substantially identical saddle strip elements that are laid together in intercrossing positions, top against top, and mutually fixed by means of a clamping bolt through longitud... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5369952 | Variable friction force damper A variable friction force damper utilizes geometric variations in a sliding surface to vary the frictional force. In particular, variation in thickness of the member on which the sliding surface is formed produces a corresponding variation in the displace... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5146808 | Angle adjusting mechanism for an article support An angle adjusting mechanism for a supported article includes a fixedly positioned holding member and a rotary member relatively rotatable with respect to the holding member. A plurality of plates are disposed between the rotary and holding members. The h... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5022627 | Sign projecting from vertical walls or horizontal beams This invention relates to means for indication and/or illumination which can be mounted to project from vertical walls and horizontal beams consisting of a sign portion of substantially prismatic shape hinged to a supporting member adapted for attachment ... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4781351 | Device for adjustably supporting a dial indicator A dial indicator is supported by a device which relies on a differential screw to enable the feeler of the dial indicator to be precisely adjusted in very fine increments. In one embodiment, the differential screw extends between the two legs of a U-shape... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4705254 | Adjustable and removable vice stand assembly for motor vehicle An adjustable and removable vice assembly for use on a vehicle comprising an elongated receiving member fixedly mountable on a rear end portion of a vehicle in generally parallel alignment with a longitudinal axis of the vehicle; an elongated support memb... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4170337 | Bicycle accessory A flashlight holder comprising a flexible, cylindrically concave clip to grip a flashlight, the clip being nested in a concave surface on one side of a resilient washer or rubber or like material having a high coefficient of friction. Threaded means secur... | 10/09/1979 |
| 3944178 | Cabinet support structure A universally adjustable bracket structure for supporting a television receiver cabinet to accommodate viewing. The loop portion of a generally U-shaped bracket is provided with a swivel mount for a television receiver cabinet. A cube-shaped block is rele... | 03/16/1976 |
