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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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| 4790065 | Method for servicing a steam generator A servicing machine for a steam generator is accurately set up in the generator channel head with a pivoted arm mounted for rotation in a plane parallel to the tubesheet. The angular position of the arm, the longitudinal position of a carriage mounted on ... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4753325 | Parking brake assembly including automatic latching device associated with brake lever and cable, and method of connecting cable thereof A parking brake assembly comprising a pair of brake shoes pivotally mounted on a backing plate, a brake operating lever pivoted to the brake shoe and operable by a remote cable for pivoting the brake shoes against a brake drum, and a coil spring provided ... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4751778 | Method for restoring tubular upsets A tubular upset extension apparatus which prolongs the usefulness of upsetted tubing joints used in drilling oil, gas and water well bore holes. The upset extension apparatus is fitted onto hollow bore tubing having shortened and specially threaded box an... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4741085 | Repair of railway cushioning apparatus A cushioning apparatus for a railway car includes a housing having a cylinder bore disposed therein with an end plate closing one end of the cylinder bore. A piston assembly includes a shaft extending through the end plate and a piston disposed on the sha... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4722122 | Rotation station for remotely installing mechanical tube plugs A method and apparatus for installing a mechanical tube plug 74 to assure the integrity of the seal between the tube plug 74 and tube 66. The actual torque applied in accomplishing each step in the tube plug installation process is monitored and recorded ... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4722127 | Method of servicing condensate line of an air conditioner For servicing clogged air conditioner condensate lines, a coupling assembly is disclosed that provides access to the clogged line. The coupling assembly is adapted for fitting a plurality of differently sized condensate lines. Once connected to the conden... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4704246 | Crimping A method of crimping a locking cap secured to the nut of a new split-pin assembly to the new split-pin to preclude turning of the nut and pin relative to each other. The method is practiced with apparatus including a crimping mechanism including crimping ... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4683652 | Printed circuit repair process A method of repairing an electrical conductor path interruption on a printed circuit board in the presence of heat sensitive electrical components is disclosed. The area proximate the electrical conductor path interruption is cleaned to electrically expos... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4682513 | Repair kit for detent cables The invention is an improved repair device for detent cables. The repair device is made up as a kit for making such a repair to a detent cable, including the necessary instructions, a special repair component, a sealant, and a replacement O-ring. The repa... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4649614 | Method and apparatus for repair of flanged exhaust connections This invention is a method, together with an apparatus for practicing the method, wherein automotive exhaust systems, and the like, which become separated at their juncture to manifolds, or the like, by reason of breakage of fastening bolts, studs, and th... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4644631 | Method of making flooring assembly for dump trucks and R.R. cars The method of making a replacement flooring for a dump truck having a body upon a frame, the body including front and side walls and a damaged, punctured flooring plate, comprising the steps of superimposing a metal replacement floor over the damaged floo... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4639994 | Suspension of tools for sleeving of tubes of steam generator Apparatus for processing the damaged tubes of a steam generator either to prepare the tubes for insertion of a sleeve, or to insert a sleeve or to treat the sleeve after it is inserted. This apparatus includes a drilling tool for drilling out plugs, a sle... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4638541 | Tools for repairing a diesel engine cylinder head A tool kit is provided for repairing the snap ring grooves of a cam follower bore in a diesel engine cylinder head without removing the cylinder head from the cylinder block. The tool kit includes a cutting tool which will both enlarge the cam follower bo... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4623294 | Apparatus for carrying out repair, maintenance or testing of apparatus, components and the like in hot cells An apparatus is disclosed for carrying out repair, maintenance or testing of apparatus, components and the like in hot cells, more particularly hot cells of reprocessing plants for spent nuclear fuels. The position of damage zones is detected and ascertai... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4562332 | Surface crack healing with high-energy beam A method for healing surface cracks 10, especially in metals, by scanning a high-energy, diffused, pulsed electron-beam past a crack 10 in a slowly moving specimen object 12. The crack 10 moves laterally with respect to the beam so that the beam pattern 1... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4554720 | Apparatus and method for turning a track bushing Apparatus and method of turning a bushing of a track chain link assembly is disclosed which enables the bushing to be turned in place in the link assembly, thereby eliminating the need to disassembly the link assembly in order to effect the bushing turn. ... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4547941 | Method for repairing housings of pumps and the like The cast iron housing of a pump for conveying gravel or the like can be repaired by inserting into a recess in its internal surface a casting which at least substantially fills the recess. The recess develops as a result of washout, cavitation and/or othe... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4455021 | Method of stringing or restringing a tennis racket A hand tool for use in stringing or restringing tennis or similar type racquets, consisting of a bracket that clamps to the recquet. The bracket has an extension protruding from it which acts as an anchor for a dual string clamp, allowing the dual string ... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4438805 | Manipulator for remote-controlled inspection and, if necessary or desirable, repair of heat exchanger tubes Manipulator for positioning a tube probe at tube mouths of heat-exchanger tubes by remote-control of the tube probe which is connected to a flexible supply line for inspecting and/or repairing the heat-exchanger tubes, the tube mouths being disposed in a ... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4434642 | Reverse forging or replacement grouser bars A method for making replacement grouser bars particularly contoured to fit rock worn grouser shoes from blanks cut from inexpensive sheet metal. The blank has a straight lower edge and a curved upper edge such that the bar is thicker at the ends than in t... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4406576 | Industrial robot with a safeguard mechanism An industrial robot with a safeguard mechanism for mechanically preventing occurence of any uncontrolled movement of a movable part of the industrial robot, the safeguard mechanism having mechanical engagement means which provides a disengageable mechanic... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4405252 | Method and apparatus for vehicle door arm rest anchor repair An elongated sleeve is provided and has a centrally apertured end wall secured over one end through which the shank portion of a headed and threaded fastener may be slidingly received. The other end of the sleeve is beveled sharply and includes a radial b... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4386986 | High power laser mirror repair A method of bonding a laser mirror faceplate to a substrate involves the use of chemical vapor deposition within coolant passages 12 to form a mechanically strong bond 28 between the faceplate 10 and the substrate 16. The method may also be used for the r... | 06/07/1983 |
| 4385428 | Driving apparatus Apparatus and method for driving an object such as a nail covered by a deformable member such as a shingle without damage to the latter. Force is applied by means such as a hammer to a force distributing member in engagement with the deformable member. A ... | 05/31/1983 |
| 4294041 | Mobile machines for removing surface irregularities from rail heads A mobile machine mounted on a track for advancement therealong for removing irregularities from the surfaces of the rail heads comprises a machine frame, a tool carrier vertically adjustably mounted on the machine frame and arranged thereon for guidance a... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4292723 | Sheave and method of providing same A metal sheave is turned on a lathe to remove worn flange and groove portions to provide three roughened cylindrical surfaces of progressively greater diameter about which a peripheral rim body of polyurethane is cast in an encircling mold and permitted t... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4283238 | Method of reconstituting the external conductor of a coaxial cable and cable thus reconstituted A method of reconstituting an external conductor of a coaxial cable which stands up well to bending and has good electromagnetic propagation. Solid non-perforated or woven strips are wound in a helix along the whole length of the part which is to be repai... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4280566 | Agricultural disk having non-directional fracture properties A hardened agricultural disk, which is manufactured from a straight rolled steel, is provided with concentric rows of softened oblong areas or oblong openings, which are arranged radially inwardly of the periphery of the disk in non-diametrical alignment ... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4277876 | Method for rotating a track chain bushing It is recommended practice to turn each bushing in a track chain of a track-type vehicle which is composed of interconnected bushings and links after a measured amount of wear has occurred to expose different wear surfaces and extend the useful life of th... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4268019 | Fixture and method for repairing track links PCT No. PCT/US79/00283 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 30, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/02396 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 13, 1980 A fixture (10) for repairing track links (19) comprises support members (15) having a plurality o... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4265010 | Method and apparatus for adjusting the elevation of fuel rods in a nuclear reactor fuel assembly Method and apparatus for adjusting the level of fuel rods in a fuel assembly which includes a tool having an end insertable between a fuel assembly nozzle plate and the exposed ends of fuel rods. The insertable end of the tool includes stationary and mova... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4219345 | Salvaging and restraining recuperator from collapse A method of salvaging a heat exchange apparatus of the recuperator type is provided by which the inner tubular member can be withdrawn from a state of collapse and restrained in a position against further collapse. The heat exchange apparatus comprises a ... | 08/26/1980 |
| 4213732 | Apparatus for remotely repairing tubes in a steam generator Apparatus that may be assembled inside the head of a steam generator and can perform various repair and inspection operations on the steam generator's tubes and tubesheet. Selective engagement of an included tool holder and associated tools with the tube ... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4205939 | Apparatus for remotely repairing tubes in a steam generator Apparatus that is assembled quickly inside a channel head of a steam generator and is capable of performing various repair and inspection operations remotely within the channel head for reducing radiation exposure to personnel and facilitate rapid repair ... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4205940 | Apparatus for remotely repairing tubes in a steam generator Apparatus that is assembled quickly inside a portion of a channel head of a steam generator and is capable of performing various repair and inspection operations on all of the tubes and the tubesheet in that portion of the channel head.... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4162694 | Method for ameliorating hazardous conditions associated with containers which contain vapors of combustible liquid The present invention provides a method for rendering the environment about a container containing vapors of a combustible liquid relatively safe for blacksmithing operations by introducing an oxygen-depleted gas into the container and removing the oxygen... | 07/31/1979 |
| 4128932 | Method for turning a track bushing Disclosed herein is a method for rotating the bushings of an assembled and in-place track of a tractor to present new bushing wear areas to the sprockets which engage these bushings.... | 12/12/1978 |
| 4065848 | Method of applying and repairing rear window defroster A defroster and a method for the installation of a defroster of the resistive type specifically designed to be installed on the rear window of a completely assembled motor vehicle, comprising heating conductors in the form of thin pre-glued strips of soli... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4050141 | Track bush turning tool Disclosed herein is apparatus for rotating the bushings of an assembled and in-place track of a tractor to present new bushing wear areas to the sprockets which engage these bushings. The apparatus includes a clamp member which is capable of applying rota... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4028921 | Tooth forming rack with replaceable inserts An improved tool in the form of a tooth forming rack for cold working a cylindrical workpiece to form teeth thereon to produce, for example, a toothed gear is provided. The rack comprises a plurality of releasable inserts mounted on a tool holder. The ins... | 06/14/1977 |
