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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7703216 | Automatic locking mechanism for a measuring tape device A measuring tape device with automatic locking mechanism comprises of a casing, a bobbin that is set within the casing with a spring, a coilable tape that is contained in the casing. One end of the tape is connected to the spring and is wound around the bobbin, whil... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7555845 | Automatic locking tape measure An automatic locking mechanism for use in a power return tape measure includes a user-accessible actuator, a brake element, and a biasing member normally urging the brake element into contact with the tape drum. In a locked position, the brake element wedges against... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7444758 | Tape capable of automatically arresting A tape capable of automatically arresting is provided which includes a casing, a gauge accommodated in the casing, arresting members, and a button movably mounted on an end of the casing. A notch is defined at an end of the casing. The gauge includes a reel shaft an... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7398604 | Tape rule with resilient lock One aspect of an invention disclosed herein relates to improved durability of the thumb engaging portion of a tape rule locking assembly. In accordance with this aspect, there is provided a retractable rule assembly comprising a housing assembly; a reel rotatably mo... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7370432 | Tape measure with detachable tape A tape measure includes a case with an opening, a core inside the case, a spring extending around and imparting a radially inward force to most of a circumference of the core, and a graduated free metal tape with an arcuate cross-section that is wound around the cor... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357347 | Tape measure A tape measure of the present invention includes a casing formed by two covers. An outlet is defined in one side of the casing. A tape coiling is received in the casing. An end of the tape coiling extends from the outlet. A push button is movably disposed at a side ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7281563 | Venetian blind with a cord-winding device A venetian blind includes a covering unit, and a cord-winding device. The covering unit includes a plurality of slats and two lifting cords. The cord-winding device includes a casing fixed on the headrail, a plurality of spring-surrounding members disposed rotatably... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7269913 | Universal tape measure jacket with dual marking devices The present invention is a universal tape measure jacket with dual retractable marking means capabilities. The universal tape jacket with dual marking means when retrofit over conventional tape measures creates an affordable measure and marking system. The tape lock... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263784 | Enhanced structure for measuring tape An enhanced structure for measuring tape, comprises a tape casing having a wheel disposed in its interior, a metal tape being wound around said wheel 11 and having a tail end fixedly connected to said wheel so as to generate elastic force to let said tape eje... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260899 | Tape measure having a handle and a removable chalk line marker and method therefor A construction tool has a tape measure. A handle is coupled to the tape measure. The handle allows a user of any size or shape hand to comfortably and easily use the tape measure. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7251904 | Tape rule having reoriented measuring blade A coilable tape rule includes a pair of rollers that are convexly rounded in both axial and transaxial planes, about which rollers the measuring blade moves during passage through the casing and which cause the blade to turn on its longitudinal axis so as to reorien... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234246 | Tape measure The tape measure incorporates a lighting device that is positioned to illuminate a measured length on the tape. The tape has a set of numerals for outside measurement that are of one color and a set of numerals for inside measurement that are of a different color. W... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231726 | Measuring instrument cover and measuring instrument A cover body (100), formed of an elastic member for covering a slider body (510) of a caliper, is provided with concavities and convexities (112) on the inner surface thereof and concavities and convexities (103) on the outer surface ther... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207296 | No-tangle two dog retractable leash with flashlight A two-pet no-tangle retractable leash device including an axle having a rod opening perpendicular to its axis and a first spool including a first leash and a second spool including a second leash rotatably mounted on the axle. Each leash having a proximal end attach... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185445 | Tape measure An improved tape measure for making an internal measurement from a member between generally parallel members of the type having a tape coiled in a housing having a tape hook external to the housing on an unattached end portion of the tape, and measurement lines and ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178257 | Tape measure with automatic blade extension mechanism A tape measure includes an automatic blade extension mechanism. The tape measure allows a user to draw and lock a blade using only one hand, when measuring a dimension of an object, thus allowing the other hand to be freely used in a workplace where several operatio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174656 | Tape measure system A tape measure system for efficiently marking a measured object. The tape measure system includes a housing with a recoil unit containing a length of a tape measure, a dispensing neck extending from the housing for guiding and dispensing the tape measure, and wherei... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168393 | Leash assembly for a retractable leash to walk animals A leash assembly having a strap or leash that can be reeled or unreeled for walking animals. The assembly has a handle and a housing attached thereto in which the strap is arranged on a turnable roller device for being reeled or unreeled. The assembly also includes ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7146743 | Length measuring instrument A length measuring instrument capable of measuring, displaying and recording the length around a part being measured by applying a measuring belt tightly to that part and operating the instrument by single hand. A rotary shaft disposed in a housing is provided with ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147177 | Cable reel A cable reel having a one-way locking mechanism for locking a cable winding hub in one direction so that the user can adjust the extending status of the cables freely, and a button for unlocking the one-way locking mechanism for enabling the cable winding hub to rec... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131401 | Retracting and locking leash assembly A retracting and locking leash housing includes a casing (30) and a handle (28). A pair of connectors (32) space the casing (30) from the handle (28) and define a finger (34) opening. A trigger (38) includes a grippin... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131214 | Tape measure mounting clip A tape measure includes a novel mounting clip assembly having a distinct lever arm coupled to a base plate for movement about a pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The lever arm has a first spring-receiving bay on a side generally facing the b... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7100300 | Tape measures with impact protection A tape measure is disclosed which has a spooled measuring blade mounted via a rotatable connection within a casing (100). The tape measure has impact-protection components. These components may be resilient means (46, 60, 62, 82, 108) arranged between ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7065896 | Tape measure with tape braking mechanism A tape measure includes an enclosure including an upper unit and a lower unit each defining a notch communicating with each other. The upper unit forms a protrusion. Poles are respectively formed on the upper unit and the lower unit adjacent the notches. The upper u... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055260 | Measuring device A measuring tape for measuring the distance between a first point and a second point comprises a housing having a blade outlet and a blade hub centrally located inside the housing, a flexible elongated blade having one fixed end connected to the blade hub and coiled... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7024790 | Double-axis belt-driven tape measure A measuring tape having a housing for receiving a spring-powered double-axis reel assembly. The reel assembly includes a primary spool having a length of measuring tape wound around it, and a secondary spool having a spring. The primary and secondary spools are conn... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020978 | Adjustable position tool guide An adjustable position tool guide is disclosed for performing operations with tools on a work piece at an accurate distance and orientation with respect to edges or other features of the work piece in a highly convenient manner. The tool guide includes a base for po... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7010865 | Braking structure of measuring tape A braking structure of measuring tape, including a housing, a tape rule contained in the housing and a braking mechanism, characterized in that: a push button is formed onto the housing, by pushing the push button into the housing to keep it at a lower position; a b... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7003895 | Tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly A tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly and a housing for receiving the self-powered, reel assembly. The self-powered, reel assembly includes: a primary spool having a measuring tape wound upon the primary spool; a secondary biased spool assembly; and a c... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000331 | Measuring and tool setting device for use on woodworking machines This invention relates to a measuring and tool setting device having a bridging cursor body 11 of plastics material, wood, metal or any combination of these with an integral locking cam mechanism 12 these acting upon a steel rule or scale 13 whi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976318 | Tape measure An improved retractable tape measure has, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the features of a standard measure, including a housing with front and rear sides, a boundary edge and a tape opening, a retractable measuring tape positioned wit... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6931734 | Marking implement alignment and guide system This description, together with the objects of the invention and the various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6931742 | Motorized chalk line apparatus Chalk line devices are commonly used in the building and/or construction arts. The motorized chalk line apparatus is particularly useful for automatically reeling in a chalk line wound about a spool that is journaled by a pair of stub axles. A battery powered drive ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6895679 | Chalk line with handle reservoir A chalk line tool is provided having a tear-drop shaped body which houses a chalk line spool and chalk for coating the chalk line and a handle connected to the body and acting as a reservoir for additional chalk. The reservoir feeds the cavity in the body. The flow ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6854197 | Tape measures A tape measure is disclosed which has a spooled measuring blade mounted via a rotatable connection within a casing. The blade is extended from the case via an opening for use. The blade can be braked with respect to the opening by operation of braking means. The bra... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6836975 | Braking structure of measuring tape A breaking structure of measuring tape, including a housing, a tape rule contained in the housing and a braking mechanism, characterized in that: a push button is formed onto the housing, by pushing the push button into the housing to keep it at a lower position; a ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6760979 | Stop block device of measuring tape A stop block device of a measuring tape includes a stop block button with an improved structure that displaces a latch bracket having stop block surfaces to press down on the measuring tape. ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6643948 | Dual mode rule assembly A dual mode rule assembly includes a housing, a reel, an rule connected to the reel, a spring system to wind the rule around the reel, a mode selector structure manual movable between first mode and second mode positions, and a manually releasable spring-... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6595451 | Tape locking device for tape measure Disclosed herein is a tape locking device for tape measures. The tape locking device comprises a locking lever hinged to an upper portion of the wall of the housing in such a way to be rotated frontward and rearward around a hinged joint, and provided wit... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6536698 | Dual mode tape rule blade arrestor structure A dual mode tape rule blade arrestor structure that provides for an effective increase in tape rule rewind buffering to prevent excessive blade retrieval speeds that generate high impact sheering forces. The arrestor button of the present invention is pre... | 03/25/2003 |
