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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7565750 | Plumb probe assembly for a level measuring device A plumb probe assembly for a level measuring device has a plumb and a connection assembly. The plumb has an inner connecting tube. The connection assembly has two connectors and two clip brackets. The connectors are slidably mounted together while one of the connect... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7353617 | Surface template A surface template is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the surface template includes at least two template panels of similar size and shape and disposed in spaced-apart relationship to each other. Each of the at least two template panels has a pair of side... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7305771 | Rotation sensor A rotation sensor comprising a Y-shaped strip and a conducting strip is disposed in a digital imaging device. The conducting strip is disposed below the Y-shaped strip. The Y-shaped strip has two sensing arms and a fixed arm. A metal piece is disposed on each of the... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7281338 | Slide mounting tools, kits and systems containing same and methods related thereto Slide mounting tools are disclosed, including a magnetic slide mounting tool having at least one magnet for mounting a slide to a surface. In one embodiment, a first section of a slide can be magnetically coupled to the slide mounting tool and installed on a station... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278220 | Plumb bob with adjustable weights A plumb bob with adjustable weights for suiting different applications is disclosed that includes, in one embodiment, a bottom point; a shank extended upward from the point and having a lower portion and an upper threaded section; hollow first weight elements adapte... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7231722 | Lay out line A chalk line apparatus for marking regularly spaced locations. The apparatus comprises a casing for powdered chalk containing a rotatable reel, a wire rope wound on said reel, and an exit opening for the wire rope at one end of the holder. The wire rope is coated wi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7200949 | Motorized chalk box The motorized chalk box includes a chalk line reel having an internal ring gear. An electric motor drives a pinion gear, which engages the ring gear, thus resulting in a very compact assembly. The motor and gearing are sealed from the chalk dust reservoir, through w... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7165339 | Measuring apparatus with tape measure and pendulum for plumbing A measuring apparatus comprises a handle 22 having a tape-holder 26′ and pendulum 24 attached thereto such that a measuring tape 30 can extend to a variable extent sideways out of the tape-holder with the pendulum hanging vertically dow... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7089679 | Measuring apparatus and method therefor An apparatus for measuring linear distances comprising a wheel to be rolled along a surface to be measured, wherein the wheel comprises a plurality of incremental line markers to facilitate measurement of selected intervals, and wherein the wheel is maintained withi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7055256 | Plumb bob square bracket A plumb bob bracket is disclosed for use in building construction having a first stud wall and a second stud wall each having an upper beam, a lower beam, and a plurality of vertical beams therebetween. The plumb bob bracket includes a first leg, a second leg attach... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036235 | Vertical alignment device A vertical alignment device (10) between a downwardly extending upper spindle (12) on an upper mounting plate (14) of an upper pivot assembly (16) in a head jamb (18) and an upwardly extending lower spindle (20) on a lower m... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7000328 | Surveyor's tool A surveyor's tool to facilitate the measurement of the elevation of an invert within a manhole includes a rod with a dimensioning along its length. The tool further includes a slide moveable with respect to said rod. The slide includes a pair of opposing arms, the a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976316 | Magnetic plumb bob holder An inspection tool for measuring the true of metal door frames uses a plumb bob. The plumb bob is suspended from a holder which may be attached to a door frame by magnets in the body of the holder. The relationship of the holder dimensions models the relationship of... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6962198 | Groundwater well sample device The groundwater well sample device is an elongated, cylindrical sample tube, having a top end and a bottom end. The top end is open. A knothole is formed through the wall of the sample tube near the top end. The knothole is large enough for the knotted end of a stri... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948253 | Plumb-bob The improved plumb-bob is mainly consisted of a body section, a point section, and a fixing element, wherein a connecting means is arranged at the top of the body section by which it may be connected to a suspending cord, and the point section is a cylinder with a f... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6906865 | Light altering device A line producing system includes an input beam of radiant energy that enters a side of a low cost, radiant energy altering device. The radiant energy emerges from the light altering device radiating in a nearly 360 degree disc pattern forming a ring of ever expandin... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6898861 | String line tool and sheaths therefor A pointed tool and sheath combination allow for use of the tool as a string line anchor and/or as a plumb bob and provide safe storage of the tool when not in use. The preferred tool is comprised of a dart-like body having a longitudinal axial bore, and a sharpened ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6874239 | Self-holding and self-leveling device for survey range pole and method of use An apparatus used with a range pole and survey instruments for leveling and setting elevations and a method of use of the apparatus. A frame holds a range pole, on an embed plate, without assistance of a surveyor's assistant while a surveyor communicates with an iro... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6742269 | Verticality/horizon indicator for construction A laser verticality/horizon indicator for construction is provided that realizes irradiation of laser beam, and indication of both a vertical point and a horizontal line using optical refraction. The laser verticality/horizon indicator embodies a scientific and syst... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6640453 | Clinometer The current invention discloses an improved clinometer which can be used as an inexpensive form of builder's level or transit due to its capability of orienting itself to a predetermined vertical angle, and maintaining said angle through the use of gravit... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6622393 | Combined string line anchor and plumb bob This invention is a tool combining the function of a string line or chalk line anchor and a plumb bob. This combined tool is comprised of a dart-like body having a longitudinal axial bore. A sharpened spike is clamped within the longitudinal bore. The amo... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6604291 | Self-leveling device A self-leveling device having a modular unitary suspension (1) for a measurement system carrier (2) of a tiltable housing (3), with the carrier oscillating freely in at least one direction, and the device being distinguished by a flexible connector assemb... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6539640 | Plumb bob system A plumb bob system for allowing an individual to easily utilize a plumb bob in determining whether a wall is plumb. The plumb bob system includes a pole, an engaging structure attached to an upper end of the pole, a pulley rotatably positioned within the ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6490808 | Topographic measuring device The invention concerns a device for measuring the position of a lower positioning reference system with respect to an upper positioning reference system located above the former, comprising a pendulum including a pendulous mass and a metrological wire fix... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6430826 | Brick placement guiding apparatus and method of the same A brick placement guiding apparatus and method of the same for guiding placement of a vertical series of protruding bricks in a plumb orientation. The brick placement guiding apparatus and method of the same includes a base plate adapted for mounting on a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6397484 | Laser-emitting plumb-bob The present invention 10 discloses a conventionally shaped plumb-bob containing an internal laser emitting member 34 contained in a cylindrically shaped compartment 56 being battery 64 operated. The lower tip 30 of the present invention is threadably 38 c... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6311407 | Picture hanging aid A dual purpose picture hanging aid which serves as both a device for holding the picture wire in position away from the back of the picture and as an adjustable length plumb bob for straightening the picture after hanging. The device incorporates openings... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6202313 | Pencil-type plumb-bob device The present invention concerns a plumb-bob device for vertical pointing operation with a beam-casting housing supported vertically by a plurality of legs via a gyroscope mechanism. The device has a reduced size, so that it can be handled quickly and conve... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6023849 | Laser beam focus and alignment method A laser beam focus and alignment apparatus is provided for a focus engraving laser or the like and has a housing having an attaching portion for removably attaching to a laser apparatus over a laser beam output lens and a linear adjustable portion linearl... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6021578 | Apparatus for aligning door pivots The tool of this invention comprises a collar which may be attached to a pivot rod extending from the underside of the upper pivot assembly of a swinging or revolving door, the collar having a recess in the top surface of the collar for receiving the uppe... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5974676 | Low profile plumb bob assembly A plumb bob assembly including a plumb bob for use adjacent to a wall or other vertical surface, a cord, cord spool attachable to the plumb bob for storage and a tip cover. A pencil may be inserted through a vertical slot in the plumb bob body to mark the... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5950318 | Laser beam focus and alignment method and apparatus A laser beam focus and alignment apparatus is provided for a focus engraving laser or the like and has a housing having an attaching portion for removably attaching to a laser apparatus over a laser beam output lens and a linear adjustable portion linearl... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5933974 | Combination square, level and plumbing tool A carpenter's square having a first and second leg at right angles to each other, and a third leg extending between the first and second legs. A magnetic strip on the first leg for attaching the tool to a metallic surface to be plumbed. A first notch in t... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5799405 | Vertical alignment tool for underground installation An aligning tool, involving plumb bob usage, for a fully assembled underground elevator ram system is provided and makes it possible to align the elevator ram into a required vertical position. Further this allows the fully assembled elevator to be vertic... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5791061 | Marking plumb bob A marking plumb bob having a separable two-part body assembly defining a reservoir for containing dry marking material and containing a ball check valve mechanism produces a circular ring shaped marking pattern to indicate the set position of a plumb line... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5720113 | Apparatus designed for use as both a string line anchoring device and as a plumb bob A tool is disclosed which incorporates both a stick-pin peg and an eyelet-shaped hook, either of which may be used to anchor a chalk line. The tool can also double as a plumb bob. The tool has a peg-shaped body with a longitudinal axis. The body has a tap... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5720112 | Asymmetrical plumb bob and method A plumb bob includes an asymmetrical device 22 and the bob weight 20. The asymmetrical device 22 includes a plug 20 which can be received in a cavity 24 of the bob weight 20. Appropriate material such as solder or an adhesive is selected for securing the ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5673491 | Crane level indicator device Disclosed is a level indicator device for cranes. A sensor sending unit fixed to the crane base utilizes a free swinging pendulum with a tip which activates sensor portions on a sensor board. An out-of-level attitude of the crane tilts the sensor sending ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5621977 | Plumb bob There is disclosed a plumb bob having a segmented bob body with an upper bob body segment which is attached to a flexible suspension cord and a removably attached lower bob body segment. The upper segment of the bob body has a marker mechanism which can b... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5520384 | Golf trajectory indicating device An apparatus for determining the direction to impart to a golf ball when putting is disclosed as having a transparent receptacle including at least one longitudinal line on at least one side thereof. A slot is provided in the top of the receptacle that is... | 05/28/1996 |
