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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7597506 | Container and method for the transport and pneumatic conveying of bulk powders An elongate container (7) for the transport of bulk powders is provided along its base with a longitudinally sloping membrane support. A gas permeable membrane (11) is mounted on the support and the support is itself unsupported relative to the contain... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7476060 | Bulk material handling system and portable loading apparatus thereof A bulk material system generally consisting of a container having an upper wall, a vertical wall and an opening in the vertical wall; a support frame detachably mountable on the upper and vertical walls of the container; a hopper mounted on the support frame; a mate... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7431537 | High capacity particulate loader and transfer apparatus A high capacity particulate loader having an intake hose on one sidewall thereof which communicates with a source of negative pressure formed by a multi-stage suction mechanism, to create a high suction, high volume and high speed air stream that draws particulate m... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7360719 | Apparatus for applying loose fill insulation An improved apparatus for applying loose fill insulation generally includes an insulation feed portion and an insulation gun. The insulation feed portion is driven by a motor which is controlled by a clutch and a clutch control circuit. An insulation gun is mounted ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7337992 | Distribution assembly for particulate material An assembly for distributing particulate material comprising a blower assembly preferably removably mounted on a mobile platform and structured to generate a forced flow of air along a flow path and through a manifold assembly connected to a supply of material being... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7323022 | Vacuuming machine The subject invention pertains to a vacuuming machine with a primary chamber in which vacuum pressure within allows the ingress of debris through a hose. Air and debris entering the primary chamber decelerate upon entry into the chamber which allows debris to settle... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303362 | Apparatus and method for moving and placing granulate material A method and system are disclosed for moving and placing in hard to reach locations granular and other particulate material such as sand, gravel, earth and similar materials. The system includes an improved auger for moving the material and an improved rotary airloc... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303145 | Vehicles and bulk material distribution apparatuses including air flush system and methods An air flush system for a spraying system includes an air compressor unit and an inverter. The air compressor unit integrally comprises a compressor including an electric motor configured to operate upon receipt of alternating current voltage, a tank provided in flu... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300005 | Single motor blower An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements. The apparatus includes: (a) a supply material having discrete elements; and (b) a transporter system downstream of the supply material having discrete elements. In the preferred embodiment, the tr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300521 | Wall scrubber for blown insulation An insulation system comprising: a supply of material having discrete elements; an applicator assembly for installation of the material having discrete elements to a surface; and a scrubber for finishing the face of the material, the scrubber including: (a) a vacuum... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7279073 | Apparatus for liquid-based fiber separation An apparatus for treating fibrous material is disclosed. The apparatus may include a fiber separator, a de-liquefier, a dry-to-wet blender and a flash dryer. The fiber separator may be a liquid-based fiber separator. The de-liquefier is for removing liquid from the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278804 | Methods and systems for delivering lost circulation material into drilling pits Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method and system for delivering lost circulation material, particularly cottonseed hulls, into oil and gas drilling pits. According to one exemplary embodiment, a method of delivering lost circulation material from a bulk sourc... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275701 | Adjustable discharge apparatus Adjustable discharge apparatus include a first conduit apparatus with a first conduit section extending along an arcuate path about a pivot axis. A second conduit apparatus is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis in a telescoping relationship with the first condui... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275893 | Apparatuses and methods for dispensing materials Apparatuses and methods for the disbursement of relatively heavy materials, such as aggregate or wet compost out of a moveable container are provided. Material is conveyed within the container to a feeder that meters the material into an air stream. The air stream i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270283 | Single motor blower An apparatus for installation of a material having discrete elements. The apparatus includes a supply material having discrete elements and a transporter system downstream of the supply material having discrete elements. In the preferred embodiment, the transporter ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264178 | Foam spraying rig A foam spraying rig comprising a vehicle having first and second fluid spray component storage tanks mounted in the body of the vehicle, each of which are heated by electrical heaters and by tubing which is connected to the coolant of the water cooled engine of the ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243999 | Integrated truck body backpack An integrated dump body storage compartment is provided. The integrated dump body storage compartment includes a dump body and a framed assembly. The framed assembly further includes at least one access opening and has its longitudinal axis mounted transverse to the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195557 | Discharge arrangement of an agricultural harvesting machine The invention concerns the discharge arrangement of an agricultural harvesting machine with a lower ejection tower connected to the frame of the harvesting machine and an ejection elbow that includes the outlet end of the discharge arrangement supported in bearings,... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7118319 | Bulk closure dispensing system A system and method for dispensing bulk closures from a removable and transportable bin. The system has a pivotable frame for receiving and tilting the bin and a movable gate including a closed position in which the gate covers the bin opening and an open position i... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090441 | Insulation installation system An insulation installation system including: a supply of material having discrete elements and a self-contained applicator. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the insulation installation system further includes a work platform. The self-contained applicat... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083375 | System and method for transporting and handling bulk quantities of bulk feed A system and method for handling and transporting moist bulk grain by-products include a rail car having an aluminum car body carried by a plurality of trucks for engaging rails. A flexible top cover, supported by a plurality of breakaway curved ribs, is positioned ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080961 | Distribution assembly for particulate material An assembly for distributing particulate material comprising a blower assembly which is preferably removably mounted on a mobile platform and structured to generate a forced flow of air along a flow path and through a manifold assembly connected to a supply of mater... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7025318 | Container support A container (10) having a plurality of panels (12–18) joined together to form a sleeve (64). The panels (12–18) each have an end edge that cooperate to define an imaginary plane (P) at one end of the sleeve (64). The container ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7004688 | Gas powered variable speed hopperless vacuum A gas-powered, variable speed vacuum-blower device, which has as its primary purpose the pneumatic conveying of loose, granular material in accomplishing landscaping tasks. The vacuum-blower device is mounted on a hand truck for easy portability. Suction and dischar... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994274 | Tank for a sprayer system The present invention provides a tank having a bottom portion that is adapted to be received by a truck platform between the wheel wells so that the tank can be easily moved past the wheel wells. In addition, the tank preferably has a first top panel that is adapted... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979166 | Vacuum wand assembly for extracting a product from a container The subject invention relates to a vacuum wand assembly for extracting a product from a container, especially a non-self supporting container that collapses as the product is extracted. The assembly includes a wand for extending into the container and for withdrawin... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966819 | Injecting an air stream with sublimable particles Apparatus and method to inject an air stream with dry ice or other sublimable particles to be blasted against a surface to be cleaned. An air lock assembly (20) with an air stream passage (21) and an intersecting conveyor passage (13) that has a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6955505 | Beach restoration and regeneration systems, methods and compositions A variety of types of wood matter may be used as a starter material. The starter material is processed into wood pieces in the range of about twenty mesh to six inches to form a base product. The base product is installed in windrows along the beach. A fence may be ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6923340 | System and method for storing, transporting and dispensing bulk particulate materials and dispensing apparatus therefor An apparatus attachable to a bag containing a bulk particulate material and having a discharge spout for dispensing material from the bag generally consisting of first and second annular clamping members displaceable axially between a first, spaced apart condition p... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910610 | Conveyor for air-filled packing pillows A conveying a chain of air-filled packing pillows to a selected position includes a generally upstanding duct, a support for supporting the device on a surface, and a pump positioned adjacent to the surface for supplying air to the device. The duct has an air inlet ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6792646 | Suction hose arrangement for refuse tank trucks A tank truck for collecting and transporting flowable material, the tank truck including a tank for storing flowable material and a suction hose connected to the tank so that at least a portion of the suction hose extends into the tank. A drive assembly engageable w... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789291 | Telerobotic nozzle positioning system for an automated roadway debris vacuum vehicle A telerobotic nozzle positioning system for a mobile debris vacuum vehicle or for fixed particulate vacuuming applications. The apparatus has a vacuum source coupled to an adjustable boom and nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly is mounted to the boom with a complia... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6575669 | Method for transferring levitated objects A method for transferring an object levitated by sound waves from a transporting device to an unloading device. The transporting device includes a transporting vibrator, which levitates the object with sound waves. The unloading device includes an unloadi... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6491479 | Apparatus and method for applying agent to particulate material An apparatus and method for dispensing and distributing loose particulate material includes a system for applying an agent to the loose particulate material. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a container for holding and transporting the loose part... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6409274 | Apparatus and method for unloading particulate material from containers Container (10) has a plastic bag (26) filled with a particulate material and sealed within the plastic bag (26). A rear bulkhead (42) at the rear end of the container is positioned adjacent the plastic bag (26) and a tubular discharge fitting (50) is moun... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6398462 | Powder transfer apparatus having powder fluidizing tube An apparatus for emptying powder from a container, such as an original shipping box includes a support having a vibrating unit for loosening the powder within the container. A powder pick-up tube and an attached powder pump draw powder from the container ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6312207 | Method and apparatus for transport of blowable thermal insulation The invention relates to a method for treatment of blowable thermal insulation, whereby thermal insulation, such as woodfiber wool, cellulose wool, mineral wool, glass wool and/or like is being led by means of one or several filling means (3a) to a transp... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6247876 | Portable, gas-powered, general purposes, pneumatic transport device A portable, gas-powered, general purpose, pneumatic transport device is disclosed, comprising a pneumatic transfer system in which a gas powered engine is used to drive a high-volume blower system.... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6176647 | Instrument for measuring mass flow rate of powder, and electrostatic powder coating apparatus utilizing the same A miniaturized, inexpensive instrument for measuring the mass flow rate of powder, which is capable of directly outputting the mass flow rate of powder and whose characteristics are not influenced by the kind and physical properties of the powder. The ins... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6158926 | Suction system for urban wastes and for recyclable materials A suction system for urban wastes and for recyclable materials comprising a motorized transport means (10) suitable to receive urban wastes and/or recyclable materials placed in a container (36) or left on the ground, wherein said transport means (10) is ... | 12/12/2000 |
