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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431056 | Funnel storage apparatus The invention as presently conceived discloses a device for an environmentally safe storage and organization of multiple funnels, especially, but not limited to, those funnels conventionally used in servicing motor vehicles. The new and novel device's industrial des... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7341162 | In-frame wire fry basket with ergonomic handle A rigid wire frame is formed around the exterior of a wire mesh fry basket. An ergonomic handle having at least one protuberance enables a person to firmly grip the handle with less muscle strength than is required to grip a straight handle. A rigid wire hook, oppos... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7255379 | Strainer gripping and lifting assembly A strainer gripping and lifting assembly includes a generally horizontally orientated elongated member that has a first end and a second end. A hook member is attached to the second end of the elongated member and hangs downwardly from the elongated member. A stabil... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7237753 | Debris collecting bag and bag holder A debris collector is provided that includes a sleeve including a top opening and a bottom opening, the sleeve being operable to be attached to a bag adjacent to the bottom opening, the sleeve defining an interior. A support structure is connected to the sleeve, the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7175030 | High capacity depth filter bag A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7073670 | High capacity depth filter bag A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7040584 | Drywall spray gun support stand A stand for supporting a drywall spray gun includes a base having a plurality of arms extending upwardly therefrom. The top ends of the arms abut against and support the hopper of the drywall spray gun, and support the spray gun in a generally vertical orientation. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025880 | Fluid receptacle and filter system A system for separating particles from fluid which includes a receptacle for containing the fluid, a lid for covering the receptacle, and a filter assembly which includes a filter component shaped to fit the receptacle, an o-ring encircling the perimeter of the filt... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6966566 | Shopping cart having cupholder in seat base In a shopping cart comprising a rear gate, which has two leg openings, and a child seat, which comprises a seat base, a seat back, and a seat panel, the seat base includes a cupholder, which is covered when the seat panel is pivoted to a position wherein the seat pa... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942264 | Disposable pet waste receptacle A disposable pet waste receptacle 22 uses a selectively telescoping handle 14 having a pivotal ring 20 with a disposable bag 22 fastened therearound. The bag 22 can be placed under the anus of an animal 16 during defecation ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6915735 | Egg yolk separator An egg yolk separator includes a strainer having a portion for retaining an egg yolk and apertures for straining egg white. A pair of arms extends in opposite directions from the strainer for resting on opposite sides of an opening of a vessel, locating the separato... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6676769 | Apparatus and method for cleaning a furnace torch An apparatus and a method for cleaning a torch for a vertical furnace used in semiconductor processing are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by two main components of a basket-shaped fixture body and a cleaning bath. The fixture body is formed of cy... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6358163 | Durable batting tee for baseball A durable batting tee utilizes an adjustable compression nut to provide a range of adjustable heights for extensible vertical pipes, and an inverted flexible cone atop the vertical pipes upon which a baseball is placed for hitting, such that the compressi... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6202970 | Dripping object holder A holder for edible and inedible objects, such as pickles, lolly pops, frozen confection bars and objects to be painted, having oppositely disposed cone shaped receptacles joined at the cone shaped receptacle apexes by a hollow stem, a handle affixed to t... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6085647 | Lawn waste disposal A packer as provided for lawn waste disposal for compacting and channeling it into a throwaway bag. The disposer includes an upper portion with converging walls and a lower portion with parallel walls forming a chute into a bag. The entire structure is ma... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5870812 | Tool for lifting tracks on track-and-wheel systems A tool for and method to facilitate the replacement of wheels on track-and-wheel vehicles and equipment by lifting the track from the road-wheels in a quick, safe and efficient manner. A tool with an elongated section and two forked ends, each fork having... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5823100 | Baking/cooling rack A baking and/or cooling rack having at least two shelves formed of wire. The shelves are connected by wire support legs such as at the outside corners of the shelves. The connection between each shelf and its attached support legs is provided by a spring ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5794904 | Holder for inverted bottles This invention is a holder for inverted bottles of different sizes and shapes. Two embodiments are provided. One embodiment is intended to support opened bottles for drainage of the contents from the bottle. The other embodiment is intended to support clo... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5720329 | Apparatus for vehicle distribution of solid insecticide-carrying bodies An apparatus for vehicle distribution of solid insecticide-carrying pellets or briquets into bodies of water such as catch basins includes a bracket which is formed and adapted to be supported on the door of a vehicle with the window rolled down. Preferab... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5607004 | Self-supporting funnel assembly and drip catcher A self-supporting funnel assembly and drip catcher for selective use in applications in which a user desires to free both the user's hands from holding the funnel in position and desires to prevent spillage of the funnelled fluid during and after use. The... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5569377 | Spray painting equipment Spray paint equipment combining a paint gun and stand. The stand serves to adjustably support a primary paint supply; filters for filtering paint; a gravity feed tank for the spray gun and the spray gun when it is not in use. To this end the stand is form... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5532168 | Tissue biopsy specimen strainer and method An apparatus and method to simplify and accelerate the transfer of tissue biopsy samples from fixative to automatic tissue processing cassettes comprises a strainer device and a preformed filter. The strainer device is constructed from a perforated materi... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5291921 | Drainage platform for the draining of residual contents of a container for collection and subsequent disposal A drainage platform supports an expendable container on a receptacle in a stable and appropriate orientation to assist in draining residual contents from the mouth of the container into the receptacle for the separate disposal of the container and the res... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5059319 | Paint can strainer cover The present invention is directed toward a device used to strain paint and other liquid products. The device includes a piece of mesh material fixed at its perimeter in a ring. The material and cross-sectional shape of the ring is designed to permit compr... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4904235 | Dialysis bag holding device A device for holding dialysis bags includes a hollow funnel-like member for holding dialysis bags of various sizes. A hanger arrangement extends from the funnel-like member, whereby said member carrying a dialysis bag may be suspended within a vessel or t... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4863601 | Filter apparatus with hydrophilic filter material and hydrophobic support A filter bag is positioned inside and fastened to a holding frame. The holding frame has substantially vertical walls and is adapted to be placed on the edge of a coffee cup or the like. The sides of the holding frame that face the filter bag are made of ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4832095 | Device for collecting viscous fluids A device for collecting viscous fluid from a plurality of vessels includes a funnel member, a plurality of vessel retainer elements disposed in the open top portion of the funnel member for holding the vessels in inverted positions, and an open-mouthed re... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4804470 | Paint strainer An improved paint strainer for use in straining a liquid paint and depositing the same within a reservoir container has an upwardly extending continuous closed wall surface having means for attachment to the paint reservoir on its lower end and a strainer... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4804468 | Self-retaining smooth bore insert A self-retaining smooth bore insert employs a helical coil spring for retaining a fluid system component in a smooth bore. The spring comprises two connected helical coils. One coil is coiled around the component. The second coil has an engarged diameter ... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4789017 | Funnel with storage system This invention relates generally to funnels; more specifically it relates to funnels intended for use with fluids used in engine compartments, such as in transportation vehicles. Examples of such fluids are crankcase oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze o... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4774000 | Submicron disc filters A precision filter for accomplishing filtering of precision of submicron order. A filter element of the filter consists of a plurality of superposed disc-shaped annular support members for filter membranes. Each support member has a radially outwardly ext... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4753727 | Self-retaining smooth bore insert and method of installing same Three embodiments of a self-retaining fluid system component insert for a smooth bore of predetermined diameter. The insert comprises a helical coil spring with one end thereof connected to the component and having, in its relaxed state an outer diameter ... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4571191 | Funnel teaching method and apparatus A method and apparatus for teaching physical principles of fluid flow and the mathematical principles of integration by concrete, measurable examples comprised the use of a plurality of teaching funnels each capable of being supported by a mounting mechan... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4452581 | Cooking utensil A cooking utensil comprising a pan with a flat bottom and vertical side means formed integrally with said bottom, and an array of evenly spaced substantially uniform holes formed in a portion of said bottom to provide a food extrusion area, the remaining ... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4289269 | Universal funnel and mounting bracket for coin receptacles of coin operated machines For use with coin operated machines having mounting plates carrying a coin drop opening adapted to pass coins therethrough into a coin receptacle mounted therebelow, in combination; a universal funnel and mounting bracket capable of being secured to any o... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4245666 | Collecting device for ceiling leaks A collecting device for receiving and containing leaking water and falling debris of ceiling leaks. The device comprises a large collapsible funnel member, preferably of rectangular cross-section, a collapsible base for resting upon a floor surface beneat... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4231876 | Reusable coffee filter A coffee filter which may be used repeatedly is described. It comprises a funnel-shaped housing having an outlet port at the lower end. A filter of similar shape is fitted into the housing and is so dimensioned as to provide a clearance of between 0.2 to ... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4203172 | Support for toilet bowl deodorizer block A support for a cylindrical block of deodorizer product is in the form of a cylindrical cage formed of two identical parts each of which has a cylindrical shape with a closed end and an open end defined by an end collar, the end collars of the two parts b... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4162054 | Filtering device for producing extracts from coffee or tea A filter vessel arranged to receive a liquid-permeable filter bag for producing a coffee or tea beverage, the filter vessel having, at its bottom, a filtrate outlet in the form of a siphon which prevents dripping after completion of the filtering process.... | 07/24/1979 |
| 4160535 | Conical filter holder A collapsible holder for a conically shaped food filter element includes an upper large flat annulus formed of plastic and provided with opposite outwardly directed wings provided with inner medial apertures. A lower small flat annulus is provided with op... | 07/10/1979 |
