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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061198 | Measuring cup sensor and system A measuring device for use with at least one measuring cup comprised of: a microprocessor, an ultrasonic transmitter, and an ultrasonic sensor, all positioned on a printed circuit board housing, all of which are contained within a housing, and a display screen on th... | 11/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7340953 | Liquid measuring vessel The present invention relates to a liquid measuring vessel having a removable volume indicating clip. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7290446 | Device and method for measuring ratios of dispensed liquids A device and method for determining Brix ratios of fountain-dispensed beverages that have different Brix ratios. The device includes a primary cup and a set of secondary cups that have different cross sectional areas. When determining a beverage Brix ratio, a select... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7260922 | Packing material product and method and apparatus for making, monitoring and controlling the same A monitoring system for monitoring one or more packaging material conversion machines includes one or more sensors for monitoring one or more operating characteristics of the one or more conversion machines. The system also includes a controller in communication wit... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7093908 | Tire and wheel shield A freestanding automotive tire and wheel cover comprises a shell that is open against the ground and inside the wheel well adjacent to an interior sidewall of a tire. The bottom edge of the shell rests on the ground. The shell protects the outer sidewall and tread f... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7036975 | Bottle with mixing system There is provided an infant feeding bottle system having an agitator for mixing a powder substance with a liquid in a non-rigid disposable liner. The bottle system permits a user to mix powdered formula directly inside a non-rigid liner. The bottle system enhances t... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6966121 | External gauge for liquor inventory control A plurality of two-dimensional template-shaped gauges to quickly determine the amount of liquor poured from a corresponding bottle. Since each style of gauge fits a complementary bottle style, the ounce, shot or metric vertical markings on the gauge can be spaced to... | 11/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6719068 | Probing device with microwave transmission Geological probing device comprising a hollow probing rod to be extended into the geological matter to be probed, and a measuring probe fitted to the probing rod, said measuring probe comprising sensors for obtaining information about the matter. The measurin... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6575336 | Dosing container for repeatedly withdrawing flowable administration products used in healthcare A dosing container (1) made of transparent material which is useful for the multiple removal of a free-flowing application product for a subject animal or human health, having a filling section (6) which is of a constant cross section over its filling hei... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6237246 | Treating sewage or like sludge There is disclosed a process for treating sewage sludge or similar organic sludge in which dewatered sludge cake and an alkaline admixture are mixed and then dried under pasteurization conditions utilizing heat from the exothermic reaction with the alkali... | 05/29/2001 |
| 5881597 | Consumption indicator label apparatus, and methods of using same A device for recording consumption of a consumable substance during a time period. The device comprises a first member having a first surface for temporary securement to a drinking container; a second member having a surface which is removably engaged wit... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5808187 | Fluid level indicator In a motor vehicle which includes a reservoir for holding fluid, a device for determining whether the fluid level within the reservoir exceeds a desired level, the reservoir having an aperture and a standpipe sealingly engaged with the reservoir at the ap... | 09/15/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5343732 | Apparatus for determining the deviation in the level of liquid in a vessel An apparatus (1) for determining the accuracy of a volume of liquid dispensed via a dispenser such as a petrol, liquid gas or diesel pump dispenser. The apparatus (1) comprises a vessel (2) having a narrowed neck portion (20) for reception of a measured v... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5125466 | Product-dispensing method and apparatus An aerosol spray dispenser of flowable pharmaceutical product is provided with a flotation stabilizing arrangement such that it will float in water in a stabilized erect position even when empty of product; a scale is associated with the dispenser so that... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5111201 | System radio transmission of liquid level data and battery saving technique System for radio transmission of level data of liquid contained in a tank and for converting to the level data to volume data to be indicated. A transmitter includes a cell for supplying electric power, a microcomputer connected to the cell and normally d... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4550602 | Liquid level marker for container A device is disclosed for visually sighting the level of a liquid material or a solid particulate material within a container having a container sidewall. The device comprises a handle and a first and a second leg, the first leg having a first top end por... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4531293 | Gauge for indicating quantity of mixture components to be added to a tank A gauge for determining the relative proportions of materials to be added to a container to achieve a desired, predetermined mixture. More precisely, the gauge of the invention measures the level of the mixture remaining in the container and indicates the... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4445370 | Oil to gasoline proportioning device for two cycle engines This invention relates to a proportional measuring device for determining the amount of oil that should be added to any quantity of gasoline that is added to the fuel tank of a two cycle engine to maintain the proper proportions of oil to gasoline for eff... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4388839 | Device for the elaboration, the composition, the mixing and the use of liquids, products or ingredients The invention concerns an instrument of the portable type, which allows for the elaboration of an unlimited number of recipes and for the monitoring of the use or the consumption of different volumes or compositions, easily and without particular knowledg... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4358958 | Attachable, level-correcting volumeter and stand for round bottom flasks A combined stand and volume meter for round bottom flasks which functions regardless of the flask neck orientation. Interlocking planes of material create a greater than hemispheric cavity encircling the flask. Horizontal parallel lines, calibrated in vol... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4309483 | Anti-static coating on ullage tapes comprising carbon black derived from a rich acetylene flame A static electric charge removal of dispersal coating for ullage tapes having an outer polymeric surface. The coating is formed of carbon black and is applied to the polymeric surface of the ullage tape to disperse therefrom any static electric charge whi... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4262535 | Apparatus for metering or distributing the volume of liquids PCT No. PCT/SE78/00011 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 28, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 13, 1979 PCT Filed June 30, 1978 PCT Pub. No. WO 79/00019 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 11, 1979 An apparatus for metering liquids into ungraduated dosage vessels. The dosage vessel has bottom ... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4043043 | Device for measuring the amount of product in bottles, jars and containers This invention relates to a device for estimating, measuring and rendering calculable the unused portion of product remaining in a partly filled bottle, jar or container that is transparent or translucent, by utilizing an elastic stretchable scale. Said d... | 08/23/1977 |
