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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 |
| 7465169 | Molecular models A molecular modeling kit including a three-dimensional body providing a physical representation of at least one atom. The three-dimensional body can define a cavity and include a self-reorienting magnet at least partially disposed in the cavity. The magnet can be co... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7419325 | Tube assembling device A tube assembling device consisting of hub-carriers and hubs for erecting three-dimensional structures. The hub-carriers consist of two pairs of half-rings, bearing tongues offset by 90° along an antero-posterior axis and linked by four connecting lugs, they suppor... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7371147 | System for realising complex assemblies The invention concerns a system for realizing complex constructions, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of basic elements, and a plurality of constructive and/or figurative elements, that can be coupled with said basic elements, each basic element being ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7276270 | Element for joining modules with magnetic anchorage for the construction of stable grid structures In an assembly of modules with magnetic anchorage for the construction of a grid structure, a joining element for connecting rigidly at least a first and a second elongated modules of the grid structure, characterised in that it comprises: a body of the joining elem... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7048545 | NMR teaching method and apparatus An NMR teaching method and apparatus incorporating pieces representative of chemical fragments. Each piece has the number of sides corresponding to the number of bonds present around the central atom. Bonds to hydrogen are curved while bonding sides are flat. The pr... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6996914 | Method and apparatus for best fitting two or more items What is provided in one embodiment is a method and apparatus for confirming that one or more items in a universe of items fall within specified tolerances. In another embodiment various methods for determining best fit between items in a universe of items is provide... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966813 | Modular construction system and method of constructing toy structures A construction system and method of constructing is disclosed. The construction system includes a substantially spherical hub and linear member attached to the substantially spherical hub to construct a variety of structures. The method of constructing a structure u... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960087 | NMR teaching method and apparatus An NMR teaching method and apparatus incorporating pieces representative of chemical fragments. Each piece has the number of sides corresponding to the number of bonds present around the central atom. Bonds to hydrogen are curved while bonding sides are flat. The pr... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6884079 | Molecular model representing molecular structure A molecular model for chemistry that shows a molecular structure by expressing the distance between the atoms obtained by molecular structure analysis as the total length from two atoms and one bond as well as accurately visualizing the molecular structure without u... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6793497 | Molecular models Three-dimensional models of molecules, including proteins, and molecular model construction kits, including an alpha helix construction kit, a beta sheet construction kit, and a nucleic acid construction kit. The three-dimensional models of molecules include one or ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6769916 | Methods and apparatus for demonstrating laws of physical chemistry This invention is intended to be used as an Educational demonstration for college level instruction. The invention allows students to visualize the phenomenon of activation energy. Rearrange the unit to demonstrate the SN2 reaction and the potential energy of a cova... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6758677 | Apparatus and method for monitoring the validity of a molecular model A computer implemented molecular modeler displays information concerning structural validity to the user. The display of information may be updated substantially continuously while the user modifies the molecular model. The display of information may comprise a colo... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6652285 | System which can reversibly reproduce itself It is described a system of independently moving elements with characteristics making them bind reversibly to each other according to certain rules such that they form self-replicating and mutating polymers subject to the general principles of natural sel... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6582233 | Apparatus and method for monitoring the validity of a molecular model A computer implemented molecular modeler displays information concerning structural validity to the user. The display of information may be updated substantially continuously while the user modifies the molecular model. The display of information may comp... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6575787 | Waterproof connector with cover having tubular portion The invention provides a waterproof connector in which a seal is maintained around a bolt without having to increase the number of components. A bolt 39 is passed through a through hole 36 of a bolt attachment member 35, this bolt 39 being passed from a c... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6516294 | Nuclear receptor for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 useful for selection of vitamin D3 ligands and a method therefor The nuclear receptor for the steroid hormone 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, its ligand binding domain, three-dimensional model thereof and a method for selection of suitable vitamin D3 binding to the 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D | 02/04/2003 |
| 6508652 | Chemblox educational molecular models A chemical model set of 15 elements of the first three periods and one generic transitional metal that can easily build and disassemble molecular structures. The models have markings on them to signify their chemical symbol, electronic orbital state and e... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6471520 | Model of complex structure and method of making the same A solid free form model of a complex structure, such as a molecular structure, and a method of making such a model. The model includes a first elongated strand extending along a first path corresponding to the locations of selected elements to represented... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6320024 | Method for design of substances that enhance memory and improve the quality of life A topographic model useful to design and synthesize memory-enhancing substances is disclosed. Administration of substances designed by this method to enhance memory in mammals, including humans, is disclosed. Such substances include peptides having the am... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6241572 | Manipulable beaded string A manipulatable beaded string toy device comprising of a plurality of interconnectable elements, each element including a number of beads disposed on a cord. When the plurality of interconnectable elements are interconnected, a junction formed comprises a... | 06/05/2001 |
| 5947745 | Atomic model of simultaneous electron-pair-sharing and allosterism An atomic model in a single piece of injection-molded plastic is provided herein which represents the two electrons in co-valent electron bonding between atoms, and simultaneously represents the allosteric spin capability around an axis perpendicular to t... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5420805 | Method and apparatus for designing molecular structures using an analytical solution for effective born radii The effective Born radii of atoms in a molecule are determined using a new molecular modeling technique. In this approach, the electrical polarization component of solvation energy of an atom i is approximated as the electrical polarization energy given b... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5110297 | Assembly system for demonstrating chemical structures An assembly for obtaining a plurality of cluster structures in either a sequential manner or collectively having a base component portion (10) having an enlarged body (12) to which is attached, by way of flexible straps (21), a plurality of assembly compo... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5030103 | Dynamic molecular model A novel molecular model assembly is provided herein for representing the structure of a molecule. That assembly includes a three dimensional body providing a physical representation of an atomic core, and a first cylindrical hole extending inwardly along ... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4906122 | Coupling for molecular models Molecular modeling constituents having plug ends are joined by a coupling having a connective sleeve and a locking sleeve. The connective sleeve receives a plug in a bore at each end thereof. Radially deflectable staves of the connective sleeve have ridge... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4877406 | Manipulatable, spherical educational and amusement devices A device for use as a molecular model or manipulable puzzle includes at least two concentric spheres rotatable with respect to one another and a plurality of at least six inserts extending radially through the concentric spheres. Each of the spheres has a... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4855931 | Stochastic method for finding molecular conformations This is a stochastic method for determining the likely conformations of a molecule by starting with an initial molecular structure along with given atomic coordinate positions and defined bonds between atoms. Each of the atom's initial X, Y and Z coordina... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4812128 | Three-dimensional molecular model A three-dimensional molecular model comprises plastic modules, each representing on atom connected to one another. Modules intended to represent atoms of cyclic compounds are polyhedrons set in the model so that adjacent polyhedrons touch faces and have a... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4810197 | Three-dimensional instructional device for teaching physical properties and relationships between basic elements A device is disclosed for demonstrating the physical properties and chemical relationships between elements which includes three-dimensional models of the individual elements positioned within a chassis preferably in the same order as they are in the peri... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4754979 | Polygons game This disclosure is a game played with colored chips, which when played on a game board or flat surface, one chip at a time, create for each consecutive of two or more players, with his specific color chips, patterns of number, letters, or geometric design... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4702702 | Three-dimensional model of molecular structure and a device for disassembly and reassembly of same A three-dimensional model of molecular structure comprises plastic modules and their connecting elements which are made as cylindrical rods whose entire surface, as well as the mating surface of sockets of the modules, is provided with easily curved proje... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4701131 | Geometric modeling kit and method of making same A geometrical structural system is made up of a plurality of nodes and shape-coded connectors extending therebetween, each node having a plurality of outer polygonal elements. The outer edges of each element are bordered by end edges of other elements and... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4639223 | Simulated heart display system In a heart display system a computer is operable to simulate different selected hearts, each with a different pattern of electrophysiological pathways, which conduct waves of depolarization. The computer determines the conduction in the pattern of pathway... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4622014 | Three-dimensional model of molecular structure The three-dimensional model of a molecular structure comprises plastic modules (1) interconnected by connecting members (2). Each module (1) has an element (6) of an X-ray contrast material at its center, and an insert (7), also of an X-ray contrast mater... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4557482 | Puzzle comprising interconnected arcuate channel member A puzzle device is provided which comprises a series of channels, formed around the surface of a spherical core by a series of transparent hollow arcuate members, having two diametrically opposed points of intersection forming chambers. A plurality of sph... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4496324 | Biomembrane demonstration apparatus This invention is a demonstration device to be used in the teaching of the concept of the Fluid Mosaic Membrane. The Biomembrane Demonstration Apparatus consists of a transparent vessel containing two or three immiscible fluids with sufficient difference ... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4398888 | Molecular model for chemistry A molecular model building set for the formation of models of molecules and compounds primarily in the field of organic chemistry is disclosed. The set includes dimensionally accurate model building members (10, 60) that are rotatable about their axes, an... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4348190 | Interlocking molecular model system A molecular model system in which a first component representative of an atom includes at least one elongated shank that has a cylindrical section of one cross sectional area with an inwardly extending shoulder and an outwardly extending abuttment located... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4325698 | Molecular model for chemistry A molecular model building set for the formation of models of molecules and compounds primarily in the field of organic chemistry is disclosed. The set includes dimensionally accurate model building members (10, 60) that are rotatable about their axes, an... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4245920 | Interconnectable molecular models and a fastener for connecting same A mechanical fastener is disclosed for joining two plugs in coaxial alignment and in a plurality of relative orientations. The fastener is particularly adapted for use in joining models of molecular constituents to assemble models of larger molecular stru... | 01/20/1981 |
