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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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| 8182731 | Method of manufacturing a retrofit sleeve for wind turbine blade A method of manufacturing a retrofit sleeve for a wind turbine blade, includes positioning at least a portion of a blade-shaped form in a mold; and applying a curable material to the space between the form and mold. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178024 | Injection molding die and injection molding method A die is formed of a cavity mold having a hollow portion and a slidable core mold that allows a core to be inserted into hollow portion of cavity mold. An insert part that has been previously molded is fitted to and supported by the front end of core of core mold. T... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8119051 | Method of casting urethane for a golf ball cover The present invention is directed relates to a method of applying a thin thermoset or thermoplastic cover over a golf ball subassembly by simultaneously dispensing polyurethane into multiple molds while using multiple mixers from multiple polyurethane sources. The m... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8105510 | Method for making ballistic armor using low-density ceramic material The present invention's stratified composite system of armor, as typically embodied, comprises a backing stratum and a strike stratum that includes elastomeric matrix material and low-density ceramic elements embedded therein and arranged (e.g., in one or more rows ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8038920 | Methods of producing PVA hydrogel implants and related devices Methods of fabricating elastomeric implants employ a mold with PVA crystals and irrigant added to the mold independent of each other. Related molds are also described. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7988897 | Manufacturing method of synthetic resin hollow body A manufacturing method of a synthetic resin hollow body in which a molten resin is injected for an over-molding outside a hollow molding body made of a resin provided with a hollow body and at least an opening portion to form a resin sheathing body in an integrating... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7897088 | Method of molding a multi-pole magnetized beverage container holder A beverage container holder is disclosed which includes a magnet within the sleeve of a beverage container holder. The beverage container holder, along with any beverage container placed in the beverage container holder, may be mounted on any mounting surface having... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883658 | Simplified shoe construction with midsole having overmolded insert A shoe construction employs a midsole molded of flexible, resilient material around a rigid plate, where the midsole and encapsulated plate are insertable into a separately constructed outsole and shoe upper. ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883657 | Method for joining aircraft components The surface of a moulding tool, for receiving a first aircraft component, for example a spar, is shaped to correspond to the surface of a second aircraft component, for example a wing skin. A gap is defined between the tool and the first component. Resin is drawn in... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7862760 | Co-injection nozzle, method of its use, and resulting golf ball A nozzle for an injection molding machine is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body, an inner nozzle, and an outer nozzle. The nozzle defines two independent flow paths therethrough. The nozzle can simultaneously discharge two materials. A method of using the ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854875 | Method of making a trim panel having a narrow transition radius and apparatus In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel and an apparatus and method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the trim panel comprises a first portion and a second portion with a transition portion extending therebetween ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7794641 | Method for producing golf ball A method of manufacturing golf balls composed of a core and a cover of one or more layer that encloses the core, at least one cover layer being made of a thermoplastic polyurethane composition characterized by including at least 90 wt % of a thermoplastic polyuretha... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7763200 | Method and associated mold process for creating a collapsible cargo carrying enclosure A mold process for creating a collapsible cargo carrying enclosure including a plurality of panels, each exhibiting a specified two-dimensional shape and thickness and which are interconnected along adjoining edges. Each of the panels exhibits a structural substrate... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7736568 | Systems and methods of incorporating preformed items into a molded article A method of forming a molded toy product is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method may include securing a preformed item having a first magnetic-attraction element in a desired location in a mold via magnetic attraction between the first magnetic-attraction elem... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731885 | Method of forming and securing a rod guide on a sucker rod A rod guide 10 for positioning on a sucker rod includes a sleeve-shaped guide body 12 and two or more spiraling vanes 14, 16 each extending radially outward from the sleeve-shaped body, with each vane spiraling about the body and defining a flow... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7722791 | Method for manufacturing honeycomb structure and manufacturing apparatus thereof A method of manufacturing a honeycomb structure having a plugged portion, wherein a mask is applied to the honeycomb structure, a plugging material is supplied on the mask or on the same plane as a surface of the mask, and a pressurizing apparatus disposed at an acu... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704431 | Mold for golf ball A mold comprises a spherical cavity, a support pin capable of being moved forward and backward with respect to the cavity, and a vent pin (8). The vent pin (8) includes two slits (S), an annular groove (20) and a vertical groove (22). An ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7638081 | Injection molding process for the preparation of an oral delivery device for a pharmaceutically active agent An injection moulding process for the preparation of an oral delivery device comprising a core which contains a pharmaceutically active agent, having a coating with one or more openings leading to such a core. The invention also relates to devices produced by the pr... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7569171 | Overmoulding of receptacles with a thermoplastic material at a high rate of production An overmolding process for a hollow receptacle provided with a neck, and an axial body with a shoulder a sidewall and a bottom, the hollow receptacle, having axial height H and larger cross-section S. When the mould is open, the neck bears in contact with an axial s... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7514029 | Method for forming sealing devices on fasteners A method and apparatus for forming sealing and/or retaining elements on a wide variety of fastening devices is provided. The fasteners are conveyed on fastener nests each having a chamber, a fastener lock and a fastener release that are moveable relative to each oth... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7442334 | Resin case in which gas-permeability and waterproof quality are compatible, and die for manufacturing such case A through hole (50) with an annular groove (52) provided about its periphery is formed in a resin case (10). The through hole (50) is covered with a water/oil-repellent film (40) comprising a porous film (44). The through ho... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431875 | Process of preparing a unitized membrane electrode assembly using compression molding The invention provides a mold for use in a compression molding apparatus that has a frame part (41) with a hole through its center; a bottom plunger (42); and a top plunger (43); wherein the plungers are fabricated to fit substantially snugly in... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425293 | Method for forming articles by compression moulding Method for forming articles of synthetic material by compression moulding, comprising the following operative stages: inserting a first measured quantity of synthetic material in the plastic state into the cavity of a mould comprising a punch with which it defines a... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422715 | Method of injecting potting compound into panel cells A potting compound injection apparatus includes a pneumatic tube for inserting single part potting compound and injecting the compound into the cells of a composite panel. The pneumatic tube has an open end for releasing potting compound and an opposed end interconn... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416691 | Method for closing off a throttle valve assembly According to the method, in a first step, an elastic shim element, of a part circular embodiment with a projection on the external side, is fixed around a throttle valve shaft. In a second step, a first insert and a second insert are introduced into the throttle val... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413695 | Resin infusion mold tool system and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding with subsequent pressure bleed A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to t... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407612 | Method of molding a connector and tubing assembly A connector and tubing assembly including a multi-lumen molded connector having at least three flexible tubes also molded into the connector. The connector may be “Y” shaped and include three flexible tubes. A process of making the connector and tubing assembly ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7396499 | Multiple layered membrane with fluorine containing polymer layer A multi-layer article includes a fluoropolymer layer and a substrate which are joined permanently through a multi-step cross-linking technique. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7374469 | Method of making a toy ball A method of making a toy ball having a toy figurine fixed therein includes the steps of: preparing an upper mold and a lower mold; preparing a toy figurine; inserting and fixing the toy figurine to an iron needle of the lower mold; injecting liquid polyurethane glue... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371092 | Waterproof connector with a filter impermeable to liquid but permeable to air and a seal member impermeable to both liquid and air In a waterproof connector (1), a filter (151), which is impermeable to liquid and permeable to air, is arranged between an outer circumferential surface of an insulating coating layer (13) of a first electric wire (11) and a wall surface ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367103 | Method of forming a vehicle component A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim panel having a storage compartment includes providing a first mold assembly comprising a first mold section and a second mold section, wherein the first mold assembly defines a first cavity. A second mold assembly is provided... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367793 | Mold with movable core insert A mold includes a first board (10), a second board (20), and a core insert (30). The first board is mounted on the second board, and the core insert is slidably mounted between the first board and the second board, under the control of an adjust... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364684 | Method of making an encapsulated microelectronic package having fluid carrying encapsulant channels A method of making a fluid cooled microelectronic package in which fluid is circulated through the package in fluid-carrying channels defined at least in part by voids in an encapsulant that surrounds the package components. Preferably, the encapsulant channels are ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361297 | Process for making a decorated laminate A laminate comprising a printed layer, a transparent thermoplastic polyurethane layer and a layer forming a substrate of a thermoplastic material is disclosed. The laminate that is characterized in that the printed layer is interposed between the layer forming a sub... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354544 | Method for manufacturing a long-term storage container A method for manufacturing a long-term storage container for storage of radioactive material to inhibit radioactive radiation therefrom, said container having a bottom and upright wall extending therefrom, the top of said container to be closed by a screw-on radioac... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351367 | Adapter bracket for prostheses, method and apparatus for forming prosthetic device with transfer of proper alignment A method of forming a prosthetic residual limb test socket utilizes an adapter bracket having generally smooth sidewalls in which a corresponding plurality of removable posts are received. The adapter bracket is secured to a model of the residual limb of a patient, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347963 | Method of molding resin to protect a resolver winding At least a winding of a stator stack 2 is molded by injecting a fused resin molding material into a space formed between a top mold and a bottom mold member. When the stator stack 2 of the resolver, which is annular and includes a coiled winding 7 | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344669 | Plural color component film laminate part and method of making same A plural color component film laminate part and method for insert-molding a plural color film laminate part comprises preforming a film laminate and subsequently insert-molding a plastic substrate against the preformed film laminate. An improvement in traditional in... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335006 | In-mould labelling An In-Mould Labelling process comprising: clamping a label within a mould void of an injection moulding tool; and injecting material into the mould void while the label is clamped. An In-Mould Labelling process comprising: placing a label between a first mould void ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335114 | Multilayer golf ball with a thin thermoset outer layer The present invention is directed towards a method of forming a multilayer golf ball which comprises a core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The steps include forming a golf ball core; molding an inner cover layer around said golf ball core with a mat... | 02/26/2008 |
