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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127605 | Food product measuring vessel with integrated scale The present invention comprises a portable measuring vessel with a removably attached digital measuring device. The digital measuring device includes one or more load cells, one or more processors, an input unit, and an output unit. Preferably the input unit is one ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8061197 | Jigger A jigger system for measuring and dispensing accurate volumes of fluid, the system comprising a first jigger having a base and one or more walls extending upwardly from the base to define an interior cavity, the interior cavity being divided into two or more segment... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8020439 | Measuring cylinders A food measuring tool comprising of a plurality of hollow right cylinders. A set of free standing measuring cylinders each one comprising of a single piece of solid, flexible or non flexible material. A set of measuring cylinders each one to be used for measuring a ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7882737 | Foldable measuring container Embodiments of the present invention provide for a foldable container adapted to measure a volume of liquid. The container comprises a box and a bag. The bag is preferably a substantially transparent plastic bag that lines an interior of the box. The box is converti... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7665359 | Clear hanging measuring cup A pouring vessel is provided that includes a body having a bottom, a sidewall extending from the bottom, and an opening substantially opposite the bottom, the opening being defined by the sidewall. The pouring vessel also includes a handle connected to the body adja... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7472595 | Device for mixing at least two components The present invention relates to a device for mixing at least two components, the device comprising a bowl for receiving the components; and a measuring member including at least one mark useful for measuring purposes, the measuring member being releasably fastenabl... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7437930 | Assembly comprising a dispensing device and a case which makes it possible to know the degree of emptying of the dispensing device The present invention relates to an assembly comprising: a dispensing device containing at least one product to be dispensed, and a case for holding the dispensing device when the latter is not in use, this case co... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7367243 | Traps and vents in flow-through pipet This invention relates generally to a volumetric pipet used to make a volumetric measurement and transfer a measured amount of liquid. More specifically the invention relates to a pipet that fills from the top, works well with automated systems because it does not r... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7290679 | Foldable air insulating sleeve A foldable air insulating sleeve for insulating beverage and food containers is herein provided. More particularly, the foldable air insulating sleeve secures a cup in a manner that leaves a pocket of air surrounding the cup. This provides for improved temperature r... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275416 | Volumetric densiometer flask A volumetric densiometer flask for determining the volumetric density of a solute includes: (a) a first bulbous portion in a lower end section of the flask; (b) a second bulbous portion in an upper end section of t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7214216 | Drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor A drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor, includes a collecting area limited by an outer wall for collecting the body fluid, an inlet connection linked to the collecting area for linking to a drainage catheter (an intraventricular catheter... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191691 | Food chopper A food chopping or slicing device preferably includes three primary components, including a lid, a blade tray, and a food reservoir. The lid and the food reservoir are pivotally connected to one another, with the blade tray being removably mounted within an upper ri... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185453 | Label having improved aesthetic appearance A label includes indicia disposed on a facestock comprising cellophane. In one embodiment, the indicia are screen printed onto the facestock. In another embodiment, the label may further include layers of tactile coating selectively applied to discrete areas of the ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7131469 | Outdoor tool fuel cap A filler neck closure includes a closure base, a handle, and an apparatus mount. The closure base is adapted to mate with a fuel tank filler neck to close an opening into a fuel-conducting passageway formed in the fuel tank filler neck. In certain embodiments, a fue... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7100288 | Cutlery A set of cutlery includes a plurality of superimposable cutlery components, which are adapted to be releasably connected so as to form a transportable unit. In order to facilitate the handling of such cutlery, it is suggested that the cutlery components should be ac... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086282 | Adjustable measuring scoop An adjustable measuring scoop including a movable partition that adjustably rotates on a rotating means such as an axle so as to result in a scoop size that can be selectively determined between a maximum and a minimum by ready manual manipulation of the scoop. The ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7059491 | Apparatus and method for observing chemical substances An apparatus and method for observing a chemical substance. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a vessel having a base portion and an at least partially transparent wall portion depending from and extending away from the base portion. The base portion and the ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047832 | Apparatus for measuring gas exchange A container having a port for holding a liquid medium and a reactant that interact to produce a change in gas levels within the container. A removable stopper for insertion into the port creating an airtight seal. A tube extending through the stopper into the contai... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6979120 | Article of manufacture having non-uniform thermochromic display A beverage container has a wall with a thickness that progresses from relatively thinner to relatively thicker in a selected direction that travels around the container. A permanent graphics pattern is applied to the outer surface of the wall to progress in the same... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974056 | Cup for measuring and dispensing powdered product The present invention provides an improved apparatus for measuring and dispensing powdered products. The apparatus includes a cup portion and a funnel-shaped dispenser. The cup holds the powdered material to be measured is sized to contain a desired volume of the po... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6932530 | Spreadable food product dispenser A container for dispensing a spreadable food product consists of a housing, a platform positioned within the housing for supporting the spreadable food product, a dispensing mechanism mounted in the housing and attached to the platform for moving the platform from t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928870 | Spice storage and dispensing spoon A spice storage and dispensing system is configured as a spoon and includes a handle for the storage of spice and a bowl for the measurement and dispensing of spice received from the handle. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6929136 | Thermochromic cap The present invention provides a cap, which includes: a cap body of a plastic composition; and at least one thermochromic material in contact with or admixed with the plastic composition, the thermochromic material... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6779399 | Sprinkler performance evaluation catch cup including ground piercing support legs A sprinkler measuring cup device is provided for use in evaluating sprinkler performance. The device is of a one-piece construction and allows measurement of depth of water applied. The measuring device is shaped to allow a plurality of devices to be staked one on t... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6769302 | Measuring cup with reversed indicia A vessel includes a wall structure formed of light-transmitting material and having inner and outer surfaces and defining a cavity with an open upper end for receiving contents having a measurable volume, and a indicia disposed on the outer surface and including rev... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6589578 | Package for pulverulent egg preparations An improved package for pulverulent egg preparations, said package being intended for the preparation of egg-based food products without having to manipulate fresh eggs.... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6513379 | Infant drinking cup An infant drinking cup is described. The infant drinking cup is a first color when at room temperature. When the cup is filled with a cold beverage, the portion of the cup below the fill line changes to a second color. When handled by an infant, those are... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6481279 | Absolute inventory control by radial force measurement A method and device for monitoring and optionally controlling the absolute inventory of a dynamic fluid in a vessel having at least one agitator with a rotatable shaft extending in an essentially horizontal direction, wherein there is a resultant force ac... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6470745 | Dispensers for powdered baby milk A dispensing spoon comprising a handle, a scoop having an open mouth formed at one end of the handle, a powder leveling means in the form of a wiper part which is coupled integrally and flexibly to an opposite end of the handle remote from the scoop and w... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6427879 | Measuring and dispensing device Containers having improved ability to deliver materials, especially comestibles into restricted containers are provided. Such containers, preferably of the type normally denominated as "measuring cups" preferably comprise elongated snouts projecting upwar... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6250154 | Oil and gas metering and measuring device A fluid metering and measuring device is provided and which is particularly adapted to regulate ratios of oil and gasoline in a mixture of oil and gasoline used, for example, in a two-stroke engine. The device has a filling chamber with a fluid inlet and ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6238907 | Container for storing and examining placentas A container for examination and storage of a placenta includes a bottom wall, at least one substantially upright side wall joined to the bottom wall to define an interior and an open top. The side walls and/or the bottom wall have indicia thereon adapted ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6094996 | Apparatus and method for measuring size of fish An apparatus and method that electronically measures and displays the size of a fish in a net using an electrical transducer generating a signal responding to the weight of a fish, and electronics converting and displaying the signal to indicate fish weig... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5979222 | Pressure vessel adaptor for testing of undersea fiber optic systems A pressure testing apparatus can pressure test separately a first object having a width and a height and a second object having a width and a height. The first object can be, for example, a fiber optic repeater; the second object can be, for example, a fi... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5884523 | Scoop with a counter A scoop with a counter for powder material includes a scooping cup with a handle and a pusher that can slide to and fro on the handle of the scoop. On the front end of the pusher is a cover ring and on the rear end of the pusher is a top plate. At the end... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5881596 | Urine sampling vessel A cylindrical vessel body 20 has an end opened. A urine taking cap 50 comprises a fitting cylinder section 51 which can be freely fitted in tight contact with the opened end of the vessel body 20, a urine sampling cylinder section 52 connected to the fitt... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5850757 | Apparatus for measuring the amount of liquid in a tank mounted within a vehicle by measuring the tank pivot cell and inclinometer An apparatus for measuring the amount of liquid in a tank mounted within a vehicle. The apparatus includes a tank-mount mechanically coupled to and surrounding the tank to prevent translational movement of the tank, The tank-mount has a plurality of pivot... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5758540 | Retrofit device and method for altering the volumetric ratio of chambers in a fluid measuring device A retrofit device includes an elongated displacement element of uniform cross-section. When disposed in an upright position in a chamber of a multi-chamber fluid measuring device, the retrofit device reduces the volume of the chamber and thereby alters th... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5706974 | Can for powder products having scoop retaining means A lid for a container designed to contain powder or granular materials includes a lip on an interior or bottom surface of the lid for selectively attaching a scoop. The lip is resiliently deformable when an edge of the scoop is pressed against it. This de... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5678450 | Adjustable measurement container An adjustable spoon or scoop with a measuring container on each end. The spoon has a sliding cover with dams for adjusting the volumes in the measurement containers at both ends. The cover can be easily snapped off of the spoon body to separate the parts ... | 10/21/1997 |
