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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4410930 | Photo voltaic lighting for outdoor telephone booth A free standing outdoor telephone booth is provided with a photo voltaic (PV) array, one or more rechargeable storage batteries and electrical control circuit which includes a temperature compensated control for limiting the supply of electrical energy fr... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4404619 | Illuminator box An illuminator or light box having the ability to provide varying degrees of light intensity or illumination to the screen. At least two sets of bulbs are mounted within the light box. Each set is identical to the other set and is comprised of different l... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4381537 | Illusionary wheel cover structure An automotive accessory translucent disk wheel cover overlying a supporting plate non-rotatably mounted upon the axle of an automotive vehicle overlying a supporting plate member having mounted thereon a multiplicity of lamps in circuit individually dispo... | 04/26/1983 |
| 4363081 | Illuminated greeting cards An electrically illuminated folded card device formed from sheet stock, for use as a greeting card or the like. A first portion of the sheet stock forms a display panel having one or more apertures. LED's disposed behind the display panel provide illumina... | 12/07/1982 |
| 4342072 | Lighting fixture A lighting fixture comprising a housing having a pair of supporting members disposed longitudinally along the inner portion of the side walls of the housing to slidingly engage a circuitry and light carrying tray thereon.... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4329740 | Bar light A bar light including a base and a dome-shaped cap mounted on said base for vertical reciprocating movement between a lower position in which the cap is releasably retained and an upper position into which the cap is yieldingly urged together with a circu... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4320440 | Connect switch A photoflash unit having a plurality of high voltage type flashlamps mounted in a planar array on a printed circuit board containing circuitry for sequentially igniting the flashlamps in response to successive high voltage firing pulses applied thereto. T... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4319311 | Readily collapsable portable lighting system having a simplified holder for color filters A portable lighting system which includes a stand having an adjustable effective length which positions lights carried on a frame at a predetermined vertical position with respect to a supporting surface. The frame is releasably secured to the stand and c... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4318159 | Magnetic light fixture A lamp fixture comprising a first figurine mounted to a base and a second figurine connected relative to the base by means of a flexible member. A first lamp socket and a lamp shade are disposed at the top of a lamp pole. A second lamp socket is disposed ... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4310874 | Grounded dual voltage trouble light and extension cord A grounded trouble light and extension cord which permits light and power to be obtained alternatively from a battery or from an A.C. outlet.... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4298917 | Motion light device A plurality of lighting devices connected to a power source and a switching lighting circuit connected between the light devices and the battery source. The switching lighting circuit includes a chain switching device which is responsive to motion, such t... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4283758 | Encapsulated neon lamps A light module comprises several neon lamps and resistors encapsulated in a translucent plastic material. Terminals accessible for impressing a voltage across the lamps are also provided. Preferably the lamps are provided on one side of a printed circuit ... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4283757 | Illuminated screwdriver Disclosed herein is an illuminated screw driver or hand tool. The hand tool has a hollow handle body within which is disposed at least one light bulb, one power source and a spring for biasing the light bulb and the power source out of contact with one an... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4233543 | Internal shunt for series connected lamps An improved shunt for series connected lamps is disclosed in which two strips of anodized aluminum foil are fastened together around the inner lead wires of the lamp.... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4227242 | Illuminated visor mirror assembly A visor for a vehicle includes a covered and illuminated visor mirror integrally mounted therein which cover is pivotally mounted to a mirror frame and includes a detent for holding the visor in a partially opened position. In this position, a switch coop... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4216524 | Indicator lights An instrument panel including a lighting circuit, lights and signal indicators mounted on the instrument panel in a manner for ease in assembly and convenience for servicing. Indicator lights on the instrument panel will signal various operating condition... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4208700 | Flashbulb unit A flashbulb unit comprising a housing, a plate-shaped support in the housing and an electrical circuit which is provided on the support and in which flashbulbs and break switches are incorporated. The unit comprises pushbuttons which are incorporated in a... | 06/17/1980 |
| 4186428 | Device for adjusting the inclination of automobile headlights The invention relates to a device for the joint control of the inclination of the headlights of an automobile, of the type comprising an electric motor-reduction gear mechanically coupled to each headlight to adjust the inclination thereof, each motor-red... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4178627 | Lamp assembly A lamp assembly in which the lamp housing has a plurality of light bulb sockets and a slot for receiving an electric ribbon cable. The ribbon cable consists of a laminate of dielectric material having a plurality of electrical conductors embedded therein,... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4174532 | Portable lighting fixture A portable lighting fixture for use with a patio umbrella and the like in which the umbrella is supported by a center pole having struts extending outwardly therefrom to the underside of the umbrella when the umbrella is in a raised position. A base has a... | 11/13/1979 |
| 4152752 | Illumination system and apparatus therefor Disclosed is an illumination system incorporating light pipes distributing light to large numbers of building spacial units, the system employing artificial or natural light sources, light splitters, optical switches, and light fixtures or lamps. Alternat... | 05/01/1979 |
