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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142167 | Paddlewheel apparatus A paddlewheel apparatus including a paddlewheel axle, first and second spaced apart annular wheel hubs locked in rotation with the axle, and a plurality of elongated tri-curved paddles cooperatively supported by the first and second wheel hubs and arranged around th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8038412 | Temperature management for electric motor driven pump A hydraulic pump system is provided that includes a pump driven by an electric motor. The electric motor includes windings that receive power from a power source. In one example, a temperature sensor is arranged in proximity to hydraulic fluid associated with the pu... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7841837 | Cooling-fan rotation-speed control circuit The present invention discloses a cooling-fan rotation-speed control circuit, wherein a plurality of sets of input power sources respectively having different voltages is electrically and parallel coupled to a cooling fan; a switch is installed between at least one ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7427221 | Method of and apparatus for aerating bodies of water A body of water is aerated by propelling in the body of water a water pumping arrangement including a sheath having a turning propeller that (a) sucks water from the body into the sheath interior via openings in the sheath, (b) forces the sucked water upwardly and (... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7348753 | Fan motor A fan motor includes: a single-phase stepping motor including a stator excited by applying an electric current to a coil to function as a single-phase magnetic pole, and a rotor which has a permanent magnet magnetized to a single phase and rotates as the magnetic po... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7311152 | Gas operated pump for hydrocarbon wells The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for improving production from a wellbore. In one aspect, a downhole pump for use in a wellbore is provided. The downhole pump includes two or more chambers for the accumulation of formation fluids an... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310964 | Refrigerant charging using line having a control valve A charging system for charging a refrigeration system of a vehicle includes a refrigerant source, a coupler, a line, and a control valve. The coupler is adapted for connection to a connection point on the refrigeration system. The line fluidly connects the refrigera... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7307538 | Pump connector system A single pump control unit can be coupled to first and second float switches and a pump for purposes of removing fluid from a region such as a sump. A supplemental set of contacts can be provided to couple an alarm indicating signal to a remote alarm. An alarm state... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7275916 | Integrated engine/compressor control for gas transmission compressors A method and system for controlling an engine that drives a reciprocating compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. A controller receives data from the compressor representing operation conditions, such as load step, suction pressu... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7217562 | Gradient structures interfacing microfluidics and nanofluidics, methods for fabrication and uses thereof The present invention relates to a device for interfacing nanofluidic and microfluidic components suitable for use in performing high throughput macromolecular analysis. Diffraction gradient lithography (DGL) is used to form a gradient interface between a microfluid... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205838 | Circuit structure capable of adjusting gradient of output to temperature variation A circuit structure capable of adjusting gradient of output to temperature variation includes at least a sensing unit for detecting ambient temperature variation and generating a sensing signal, an amplifying unit connected to the sensing unit for increasing a level... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7168920 | Fan base case A fan case base, which is for being mounted with a fan wheel having a hub and a plurality of fan blades surrounding the hub, includes a base support, a frame and a plurality of engaging parts. The base support is attached with the fan wheel. The frame is disposed ar... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7137267 | Apparatus for variable displacement type compressor An apparatus for controlling a variable displacement compressor has an information detector and a controller. The information detector detects information about the thermal load on the refrigeration circuit. The controller determines a target value that reflects the... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134295 | Compressor unit and refrigerator using the unit A compressor unit includes a compressor, an inverter for driving the compressor, and an over-current protective device for protecting the inverter against an output over-current. A control part controls the output voltage of the inverter when the compressor is start... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7098617 | Advanced programmable closed loop fan control method A fan control system and method that maintains the operating temperature of computer and electronic devices or components at about a predetermined control level to minimize power consumption and audible noise. The fan control system is a programmable closed loop sys... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7069735 | Apparatus for variable displacement type compressor An apparatus for controlling a variable displacement compressor has an information detector and a controller. The information detector detects information about the thermal load on the refrigeration circuit. The controller determines a target value that reflects the... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6993418 | Method and apparatus for latent temperature control for a device under test A method and associated algorithm for controlling and optimizing the temperature of a device under test (DUT) through calculation of a moving setpoint which varies from the user-specified DUT core temperature. The method generally comprises (i) calculating a system ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6981848 | Methanol injection system and method to prevent freezing of a natural gas pipeline A system for injecting an injection fluid into a pipeline includes an injection pump, a timer for initiating sequencing of the pump, a control valve for controlling the flow of pressurized fluid to power the injection pump, a controller for controlling operation of ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6939110 | Control system for I.C. engine driven blower A system for maintaining constant pressure, such as at a mosquito fogging nozzle, by electronically controlling the speed of an engine that is coupled to a blower. A pressure sensor measures the pressure provided by the blower and provides a pressure signal to the e... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939109 | Pump control system The present invention provides a system which comprises primary supply pumps and secondary supply pumps and controls pressurized water supply systems, air-conditioning systems, or the like that supply chilled water or hot water using these pumps. In the present inve... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6933640 | Electric machine and method of assembling the same An electric machine having a stator, a rotor, a first intermediate portion, an end cap, a second intermediate portion, and a second end cap. The first and second intermediate portions partially cover the stator. The electric machine further includes a fastener that ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6755621 | Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present in... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6726455 | Fan having a heat sensor device The inventive fan includes a frame having a hub defining an aperture and a fan unit received in the frame. The fan unit has an air impeller rotatably supported by the hub and a circuitry adapted to adjust the rotational speed of the air impeller. The heat sensor ext... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6705839 | Control system and method for air compressor In a device and a method for controlling an oiled air compressor (1), which is included in a compressed-air system (2) for a motor vehicle and which is driven by the engine (3) of the motor vehicle and supplies compressed air to at least one con... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6589018 | Electric fan motor assembly with motor housing control switch and electrical input socket A fan assembly is disclosed. The fan assembly has a frame and a motorized blade assembly. The motorized blade assembly has an electric motor and an integrally attached bladed propeller with a central hub. The motor includes a rotor and a stator, the rotor... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6503389 | Liquid chromatograph An operation portion reads an analyzing time and an analyzing flow rate from a storing portion for a next analysis to calculate a liquid delivery quantity per analysis for the next analysis, and transmits the liquid delivery quantity per analysis to a com... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6462666 | Housing and electric connection panel for sump pump and full septic tank alarm Disclosure is made of a housing and electric connection panel for sump pump and full septic tank alarm apparatus which includes an electric connection panel with a female receptacle and electrical terminal strip mounted on the panel and power lines leadin... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6415984 | Automatic occupancy and temperature control for ceiling fan operation Ceiling fan operation control for turning the fan on and off based on a passive infrared sensor, combined with a temperature sensor to regulate, the speed of the fan. The passive infrared sensor, the temperature sensor and controls for both are in a housi... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6412293 | Scroll machine with continuous capacity modulation An improved continuous capacity modulation system for scroll-type compressors is disclosed in which a valve body of a solenoid valve assembly is secured to the inner wall of the hermetic shell and the actuating coil is mounted on the outer surface thereof... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6390779 | Intelligent air compressor operation Apparatus for and method of monitoring the condition of an air compressor. The apparatus includes a plurality of appropriately located sensors for sensing operating parameters of the air compressor and for outputting signals indicative of the condition of... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6196246 | Freeze-resistant plumbing system in combination with a backflow preventer A plumbing system which, when ambient outdoor temperatures drop below freezing, circulates water to prevent it from freezing, utilizing a check valve to prevent water from flowing back into the water main and further utilizing a relief valve which can ope... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6170275 | Fan for refrigerator A fan suitable for use in a refrigerator includes a motor frame having a bracket insertion hole, a bracket including a cylindrical portion fitted into the bracket insertion hole so as to project from the motor frame and a bearing, a stator including a sta... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6167965 | Electrical submersible pump and methods for enhanced utilization of electrical submersible pumps in the completion and production of wellbores An improved electrical submersible pump is disclosed in which a processor downhole is utilized to monitor one or more subsurface conditions, to record data, and to alter at least one operating condition of the electrical submersible pump. Novel uses are d... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6109878 | System and a method for velocity modulation for pulseless operation of a pump A system and a method are provided for velocity modulation to create pulseless delivery of a fluid by a pump, particularly a piston pump. The system and method require input of data, such as a user-entered dispense rate or analog current or voltage input ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5894881 | Fan powered aftercooler and control circuit for locomotive compressors having no integral aftercooler An electrical circuit for controlling the operation of a fan cooled aftercooler receiving pressurized air from a compressor located in a locomotive. The circuit includes a motor for driving the fan of the aftercooler, an electrical relay comprising a coil... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5816494 | Summer operation apparatus for a heating system A summer operation apparatus for a circulating water heating system includes a separate auxiliary device installable in connection with the system controller. The auxiliary device includes an external temperature sensor for sensing the outside temperature... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5797717 | Air conditioning control unit A contactless output section makes a circuit including a fan motor and an ac power source when a receive portion receives a command signal. A diode bridge and a direct current regulated circuit smooth and regulate dc current. An operation part is provided... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5791880 | Infusion pump having power-saving modes An infusion apparatus includes a pump powered by a source of battery power and capable of operating in a plurality of infusion modes and operating in a power savings mode. The infusion apparatus further includes sensors which sense various conditions of t... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5731671 | Method and circuit arrangement for controlling fans In order to control fans, which are arranged for example in power supplies for cooling the components arranged there, a method and a circuit arrangement are proposed which, on the basis of control pulses which are derived from the input current of the fan... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5518373 | Compressor start-up controller A compressor start-up controller includes a compressing section (37-39) for compressing a refrigerant; a motor (25) connected to the compressing section for rotating the compressing section; a drive circuit (10) connected to the motor for driving the moto... | 05/21/1996 |
