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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7370697 | Thrust section wear preventor A thrust section for use above a motor preferably includes a housing, a thrust shaft, a thrust runner connected to the thrust shaft, a thrust bearing connected to the housing, and a motor lead guard. The motor is preferably positioned above a pump assembly. The thru... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7299663 | Washing machine The shaft axis of a detergent-solution pump in a washing machine is pivoted about a vertical such that, as seen in the forward direction, it forms an acute angle α with a perpendicular center plane running from the front surface to the rear wall of the machine hous... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7066248 | Bottom discharge seal section Disclosed is an electric submersible pumping system for use in wellbore. The electric submersible pumping system includes a motor assembly, a pump assembly and a seal section disposed in the wellbore. The pump assembly is below the motor and is driven by the motor. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 5636849 | Translatable bearing stuffing box The invention relates to a diffuser (1), comprising a substantially cylindrical, vertical container (2), through which cellulose pulp is arranged to be transported, nozzle arms (6, 7) for delivering a fluid, such as washing liquid, to the pulp, concentric... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5401104 | Rod guide assembly for rotary applications A rod guide assembly for rotary applications has a stationary housing and a rotating housing. The stationary housing has an exterior, an interior, a first end and a second end. A primary stationary annular bushing is positioned in the interior at the firs... | 03/28/1995 |
| 4942983 | Apparatus for storing and dispensing particulate ice An apparatus for dispensing particulate ice including a case with an ice hopper therein for storage of ice. The ice hopper is provided with a downwardly sloped floor. An auger assembly is provided for moving ice within the ice hopper upwardly along the sl... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4729673 | Add-on bearing protector A bearing protector apparatus inserted on a rotating shaft between a machine housing and its original bearing assembly. The invention comprises a cylindrical body which is attachably bolted to the housing of the machine and, in turn, having attached to it... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4127310 | Shaft bearing and seal with self-lubricating sleeve bearing A shaft bearing and seal in the form of a housing member having a bronze bearing press-fit into the housing member which has a counterbore for receiving packing so that the packing is confined by the counterbore and has a radial face in contact with a sho... | 11/28/1978 |
