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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079156 | Glove drying apparatus A glove holder is disclosed for coupling a glove to an air vent. The glove has a body defining an interior cavity. The body has an aperture for accessing the interior cavity. The air vent discharging an air flow. The air flow dries the glove. The glove holder compri... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7886459 | Apparatus for assisting in fluid removal from fluid storage bladder and the like A device and method for assisting in the removal of fluid, such as water, and related moisture from a bladder of a fluid storage device, such as a personal hydration pack or reservoir, is disclosed. The device has a three-dimensional structure or profile so that, wh... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7386943 | Clothes pressing method and apparatus A clothes pressing apparatus has a body block movable between a supply position at which an article of clothing can be placed on the body block and a press position at which pressing work can be achieved. A sleeve holder is also mounted on the base for holding sleev... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7243442 | Apparatus for drying ground A method for drying a surface comprises supporting a fabric cover above the surface, and holding side edges of the fabric cover against the surface such that an air channel is formed between the fabric cover and the surface. The air channel has an inlet end and a di... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7192069 | Wrap for bundling objects The present invention is an apparatus and method for bundling and carrying snow ski equipment. The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material encl... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7124516 | Device for removing water drops from an umbrella and foundation promotion system of the device The device for removing water drops from an umbrella is constituted such that a number of water absorption members with elastic property are disposed at certain intervals radially in the inserting opening for an umbrella of the device body, the inserting space for t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121017 | Dryer apparatus for boots and gloves A drying apparatus including a body portion including an upwardly extending drying member which has an upper portion for holding an item of apparel, and a platform coupled to the body portion. The platform can be moved into a first, generally horizontal position ove... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7103989 | Sports equipment conditioning apparatus Disclosed is an apparatus for drying and conditioning sports equipment and apparel. A base contains an airflow generator, such as a motorized fan. Ambient temperature air is conveyed through a plurality of tubular members. Apertures in the tubular members allow for ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7047984 | Device and method for cleaning articles used in the production of semiconductor components A cleaning device for use in the production of semiconductor components comprises two feed devices with which a fluid medium is guided across a respective surface of an object to be cleaned so that different faces of the object are simultaneously cleaned. At least t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032326 | Apparatus for driving drum of clothes dryer An apparatus for driving a drum of a clothes dryer having a drum for accommodating clothes to be dried in a cabinet, the apparatus comprises: a driving motor for generating a driving force to rotate the drum; and a roller connected to a rotational shaft of the drivi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025215 | Apparatus for drying scuba diving gear An apparatus for drying scuba diving gear is provided having a support member and first, second and third hanger sub-assemblies removably, slidably engageable with respect to the support member. The sub-assemblies are in vertical alignment with one another at their ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024797 | Horizontally extending hose cleaning and drying apparatus A horizontally extending hose cleaning and drying apparatus includes a plurality of rack sections connected at ends thereof to create an elongated rack having a slope. Each rack section includes an upper plate having apertures or mesh material to allow water to fall... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6978904 | Garment supporting stand A compound adjustable garment supporting apparatus (100) is disclosed having first garment supporting assembly (102, 103, 104, 105) and second garment supporting assembly (121, 122, 123), each positioned at a different level above the floor. The... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6973740 | Stationary clothes drying apparatus A stationary dryer, which may be used for drying clothes, is provided having a housing enclosing a space. A stationary support is located within the space for receiving articles to be dried. An air moving device is provided for generating an air flow through the spa... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6962004 | Dryer apparatus for boots and gloves A drying apparatus including a body portion including an upwardly extending drying member which has an upper portion for holding an item of apparel, and a platform coupled to the body portion. The platform can be moved into a first, generally horizontal position ove... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6942107 | Glove holding member for supporting protective gloves for transportation and/or cleaning A method and a system for transporting and cleaning slaughter equipment especially knives (3), gloves and aprons at slaughterhouses, the system comprising knife holding members for receiving and releasable holding one or more knives (3), glove holding ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941680 | Cost-efficient clothes dryer A clothes dryer that is operatively attached to a heating system is illustrated. The clothes dryer receives heated fluid when the dryer is turned on. The dryer has a radiator that receives the heated fluid from the circulating fluid flow system. The fluid-filled rad... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6915669 | Method and machine for stretching pelt on pelt-boards By a new method for the fastening of pelts stretched on pelt-boards, the belt is secured in a stretched position on the pelt-board by means of a sleeve/bag which is drawn over and around the pelt, so that the pelt is pressed in and locked against the pelt-board by m... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6857199 | Drying sand mold for pulp moldings A drying mold 1 for a pulp molded article has a first mold member 10, a second mold member 20, and a third mold member 30. The first mold member 10 has a drying portion 12 and first passageways 13a and 13 | 02/22/2005 |
| RE38591 | Collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing said apparatus A collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing such apparatus, said apparatus comprising a frame having an expanded state and a collapsed state, a web substantially stretched over the frame, at least one support member coupled to the frame, and... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6691427 | Concrete wall heating and drying system A low pressure, low air volume system for heating and drying concrete walls in a damp environment is disclosed. A wall unit consisting of a wall panel having a plurality of vertical grooves and ridges formed in a back surface, the ridges in contact with a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6675493 | Bag dryer A holder for drying plastic bags including a base with series of interconnected sockets; and dowels, each dowel having a smooth and rounded end, to accommodate a bag and an opposite end being inserted into the sockets of the base. A bag is placed upside-d... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6560894 | Turkey tail drying device This device aids in the drying or curing process of a turkey tail. The device consists of a flat surface (back plate) with holes and dowels to tack the individual primary turkey tail feathers in a desired drying position. Also, the lower section of the ba... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6553687 | Helmet dryer The helmet dryer described includes an electric fan mounted in a base having a stanchion for supporting a helmet. The dryer provides convenience in removing moisture from a helmet worn during strenuous activities. The electric fan delivers air through per... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6516536 | Dry suit dryer An apparatus for drying "dry suits", HAZ MAT suits, cleanroom suits and the like utilizes a blower and heating elements mounted through a neck, wrist or ankle seal of the suit. The heated and compressed air is discharged into the suit to absorb moisture f... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6305097 | Apparatus for in-situ reticle cleaning at photolithography tool A system for cleaning a reticle. There is provided a clean chamber and a reticle having a pair of opposing edges and a pair of opposing surfaces which is to be cleaned disposed in the clean chamber. A gas inert to the reticle is directed in a direction ta... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6243967 | Bag dryer A bag dryer comprising a pair of identical members, each having a central portion, and integral faucet-engaging portion, and an integral bag-engaging portion. The two members are pivotally connected and spring-biased so that the faucet-engaging portions t... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6212790 | Protective cover for hairdryer Various embodiments of a protective resilient cover for hand held hairdryers serve to protect the shell or housing and motor and other components therein from damage in the event the hairdryer is dropped or otherwise suffers an impact. One embodiment of t... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209221 | Wafer rack provided with a gas distribution device Wafer rack consisting of a carrier frame provided with accommodations for at least two wafers. To provide uniform distribution of gas over said wafers a gas distribution device is fitted at least above each wafer, which gas distribution device is connecte... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6130991 | Convection space heater with interconnected housing segments using hair dryer as heated air source An electric hair dryer is connected to a portable housing having a plurality of angularly adjustable housing segments. The air passes through the segments and out spaced air outlet openings formed in the housing segments.... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6085436 | Glove dryer attachment for boot dryers A glove dryer attachment for a boot dryer includes a boot dryer attachment flange that is configured to mount on a boot dryer. A panel on the boot dryer attachment is provided with ribs projecting from the panel and defining air duct passages, including a... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6052916 | Automatic plant for pressing and unloading articles of clothing An automatic plant (20) for pressing and unloading trousers (26, 27) using a plurality of machines (22, 23, 24, 25) for pressing said trousers by means of steam and/or hot air, each of which machines being provided with first means (10, 11) for blocking a... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5992045 | Collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing said apparatus A collapsible drying apparatus and method for forming and collapsing such apparatus, said apparatus comprising a frame having an expanded state and a collapsed state, a web substantially stretched over the frame, at least one support member coupled to the... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5946814 | Accessory dryer A dryer for drying accessories includes a support beam and a plurality of tubular members with air delivery passages extending therethrough. The support beam is adapted for positioning and aligning with a wall register of a heating and ventilation system ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5893216 | Wall-drying system A pressurized air distribution network of conduits terminates in small, needle-like nozzles adapted to penetrate a wall, ceiling or layers of flooring, or other moisture-laden areas, such as trapped air space beneath cabinets, through an unobtrusive, easi... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5875563 | Baby bottle organizer for drying An apparatus for drying and storing a plurality of baby bottles is provided including a housing with side faces defining an open bottom. Such housing has a top face integrally coupled to top edges of the side faces. The top face has a plurality of compart... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5791064 | Bar for drying pasta Hanging bar for drying long lengths of pasta, having in cross-section a profile which narrows from the top down, and the surface of which has a raised pattern with a repeating motif such that the lengths of pasta rest on several successive asperities of t... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5761827 | Method and apparatus for creating air flow in a wall, ceiling, or floor around a pipe extending from the wall, ceiling, or floor Air flow in a hollow wall, ceiling, or floor is created by forcing air into or drawing air out of the wall, ceiling, or floor through a hole around a pipe through which the pipe extends from the wall, ceiling, or floor. The apparatus of the invention incl... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5394621 | Garment dryer A garment dryer having a plurality of segments which are connected together to form the shape of a garment. The garment dryer has a body assembly having two or more body segments to which is connected a pair of extremity assemblies, each of which may be f... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5125169 | Glove drying apparatus and method A glove drying apparatus has five fingers which are angularly movable with respect to one another. A sliding mechanism is actuated to move the fingers between a relatively closed position in which the apparatus can be readily inserted into a glove. The sl... | 06/30/1992 |
