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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 |
| 7814720 | Device for bridging a difference in height between two floor surfaces A device for bridging a difference in height between two floor surfaces (1, 3) is described, with said device comprising a profiled cover (4) that is provided with a covering flange (5) which covers the edge of each of the two floor surfaces ( | 10/19/2010 |
| 7353981 | Method of making a composite metal sheet A composite metal sheet for use in making lightweight cookware or as a food warming tray comprising a layer of aluminum roll bonded to a layer of stainless steel defining a food-contacting surface on a first side. The food warming tray embodiment also includes a lay... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7251917 | Methods and arrangements for securing fabric An arrangement for securing fabric relative to a framework comprising a framework, a groove in the framework, and a locking spline for being received into the groove in the framework whereby a fabric panel can be retained relative to the framework by an insertion of... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243464 | Modular building system A modular building system (100) including preformed extrusion-molded polymeric material (116). Parts include integral connector elements (160, 162) which can be slidably and snappingly reversibly interconnected to form the basic frame (102 | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234281 | Above-joist, integrated deck-gutter system A deck with an integrated gutter system includes at least two separated joists and a plurality of planks. Each plank includes longitudinal grooves, is disposed above and supported by the joists, has an undersurface which is juxtaposed with the joists, and is secured... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7174686 | Bracket for use in repaneling a structure A bracket for use in retrofitting building panels to a structure is provided with forward, rearward and top walls which define a channel therebetween. The channel is sized and shaped to substantially enclose existing fasteners on the structure to substantially preve... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159368 | Panelized wall system utilizing joint tape Disclosed herein are panelized wall systems and methods for their construction, wherein the wall systems have elastomeric joints that are resistant to cracking. The walls are constructed with an elastomeric joint tape. The joint tape is made from an elastomeric back... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150134 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7065931 | Floor strip A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The ca... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6862855 | Structural assembly for decks, walkways, patios, and docks A structural assembly for decks, walkways, patios, and docks for providing structures for decks, walkways, patios and docks. The structural assembly for decks, walkways, patios, and docks includes a frame assembly including elongate main support members, elongate cr... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6751919 | Sealing element for expansion joints A sealing element for the recessed seat of an expansion joint in a concrete structure having an elastomeric profile (20) formed by two longitudinal lateral flanges (21) to be fixed to the end edges of the concrete structure (11), and a central p... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6581347 | Expansion joint cover An expansion joint cover (10) comprises a first plate (18) hingedly attached to a first surface (14) of an expansion joint (12), a second plate (20) hingedly attached to the first plate (18), and a housing (26) fixedly secured to a second surface (16) of ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6564518 | Floor with floor covering, method for laying said floor convering and auxiliary laying device A flooring assembly consists essentially of a stable sub-flooring and a flooring applied thereon over a wide area with at least one floor element for insertion into a gap in the flooring at substantially the same level having different properties than the... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6427405 | Joint material and execution method thereof A joint member is provided that can be easily installed, without sacrificing an appearance, in a joint groove required to secure water-tightness between adjoining wall surface facing members of a building. A joint base member 6 is integrally and consecuti... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6363677 | Surface covering system and methods of installing same A surface covering system is described which involves a series of interconnected tiles having a spline system located between the tiles to simulate the appearance of grout. Each tile has on its sides, at least one tongue section and at least two groove se... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6253514 | Pre-cured caulk joint system A pre-cured caulk joint system including a joint having a width and opposite walls, an insert being formed of a flexible material and having a length and a width, and an adhesive. The width of the insert being greater than the width of the joint, the inse... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6219982 | Joint cover and sealing device for concrete panels Variable gaps between adjacent concrete panels are covered and sealed by a T-shaped body of extruded semi-rigid plastics material and which includes a one piece cover section and stem section of generally uniform wall thickness. The stem section has a set... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6190782 | Corner appliques for panel doors An applique used to conceal design limitations in panel doors as used on furniture and kitchen cabinets. The applique comprises of a body which permits its alignment with structural features found on panel doors in the area in and around the inside corner... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6176054 | Demountable wall system having a seamless covered wall A demountable wall system that is adapted to be interposed between a floor and ceiling structure and including a series of wall panels that include a continuous and seamless wall covering. More particularly, the demountable wall system includes a floor ra... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6170212 | Deck system A deck system including cooperating plastic planks, fastener covers and end caps. Each of the plastic planks has at least one channel in the upper surfaces which extends the length of the plank. Each channel includes at least one pair of opposed ledges. E... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6102407 | Joint seal and assembly method thereof A joint seal is designed to maintain its proper position in the joint groove opening port to create an effective seal between the inner walls of the joint groove and to resist peeling or damage, even in an event, such as an earthquake, during which the ad... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5718093 | Floor panel joint structure and method of making a wooden building with the same A floor panel joint structure and a method of constructing a wooden building with the same are provided. The method comprises mounting floor panels on the foundation, and, joining a group of structural units to the foundation to produce a first floor stru... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5649399 | Cover panel system A cover panel system for a vessel having an opening includes a plurality of individual panels arranged adjacent each other and spanning at least a portion of the opening. Each panel is generally polygonal in shape and has a depending side wall depending f... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5611185 | Surface mounted grid system and process of installation A grid system for supporting panels and adaptable for use in association with a substructure, comprising a plurality of spaced, horizontally disposed main runners and cross-runners arranged perpendicular to each other. The main runners are adaptable for a... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5477643 | Panel edge-finishing accessory A panel edge-finishing accessory which is useful as an expansion joint between two drywall panels comprises three integrally joined, elongate strips, namely two relatively rigid, lateral strips and a relatively pliable, middle strip, which may be respecti... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5339501 | Snap and ratchet panel fastener and support assembly An adjustable fastener assembly which can readily be engaged and disengaged including a receptacle member, a connecting member and an engagement member for retaining the connecting member to the receptacle member upon engagement in a first direction, for ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5263294 | Extension joint simulating grout like for tile board An extension joint for use with wall boards simulating tiles embedded in grout. The extension joint is disposed between two adjoining wall board panels and simulates a grout line. The wall joint comprises a long narrow strip of material having two spaced ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 4909013 | Modular wall system for clean room structure A modular wall system adapted for use as part of a clean room structure, comprising a plurality of unibody panel sections, each panel section having a uniform width and including an exterior face, an interior face, and laterally opposing assembly flanges ... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4886084 | Panelized fabric covered structure A panelized fabric-covered structure with removable and replaceable fabric panels including an expandable frame having a plurality of frame members for holding a fabric cover, a fabric cover including a plurality of discrete fabric panels each having at l... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4716704 | Fabric covered spline assembly The invention is directed to a spline structure for use with at least two wallboard structures. A vertical web is positioned between the butt edges of two wallboards and is provided with a decorative fabric coating to provide a decorative joint for the wa... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4712338 | Solar-energy-collecting structural unit and solar roof A solar-energy-collector and solar roof. The collector comprises a panel of solar-energy-absorbing material adapted to lie flat on a roof or other supporting surface. The panel has on its undersurface a plurality of projections serving as feet which suppo... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4707894 | Fastening system for interconnecting sheets of plastic materials including glass Sheets of plastic materials including glass are interconnected along a longitudinal outer dimension thereof by an elongated longitudinal female interconnecting member having an upstanding base with transverse legs extending on opposite sides thereof and a... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4700517 | Cabin-like cover The invention relates to a cabin-like cover, in particular for covering machines, in which the panels of the side walls have a U-shaped cross-section which is open towards the bottom and engages over a base frame so that the junction of the panels in the ... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4646502 | Panel construction element and building construction system employing such construction elements The construction element comprises a profile frame, a filler material and two cover panels which cover the filler material and the profile frame. The profile frame comprises a profile section having an axially symmetrical cross-section which forms a groov... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4635422 | Interlocking seal for insulated panels In a series of insulated panel members an interlocking labyrinth seal is provided to minimize the heat loss, the seal having a pair of first slots for receiving a U-shaped clip, a pair of second slots for receiving an offset spacer, and a plurality of rig... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4603528 | Panel installation A panel installation comprising a layer of panel pieces supported on a supporting surface. An anchoring element secures adjacent pieces to the supporting surface which has wing flanges seated in slots presented by adjacent panel pieces. A cover strip seat... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4449346 | Panel assembly The invention is concerned with a panel assembly including at least two panels and a connector member for mounting the panels to a support surface, the panels being positioned edge-to-edge in coplanar relationship with the respective confronting edges the... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4442648 | Concrete panel Disclosed is a generally rectangular prefabricated concrete panel having a pair of edge defining members along each lateral edge with a maximum distance at the upper and lower extents of the panel, but with a concrete body portion having substantially par... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4435935 | Panel joining system A panel joining system of the kind that comprises two rigid and preferably metal plates between which a suitable insulating fill material is inserted, and where the panels are arranged in flush formation to one another, and each one possesses a grooved in... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4400925 | Building constructions Joining planks to form a wall construction. Each plank has a wooden facing member on each side and there is insulation between the facing member and in each facing member there are jointing surfaces facing away from a surface of the facing member and to t... | 08/30/1983 |
