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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360946 | Time temperature indicators linked to sensory detection A thermal history indicator comprising a temperature sensitive material, a sensing device, a heat insulating material functioning to buffer the temperature sensitive material against temperature change, and an activation means. The triggering of the activation means... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7204199 | Thermopolymeric switching mediums and temperature monitoring devices embodying such mediums The use of thermopolymeric switching medium in temperature monitoring devices in which thermopolymeric switching medium is used as a retaining materials and are based on polymeric compositions that can be designed and programmed to meet selective parameters in produ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7187296 | Miniature fault indicator A rugged, miniature, waterproof and lightweight magnetic latching indicator with an auxiliary switch. The indicator includes a solenoid, an elongated plunger mounted in the solenoid, the plunger supporting a first permanent magnet with the magnet being surrounded by... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7097353 | Method and device for indicating temperature Disclosed is a temperature indicating method and device. The device embodies a sealed tube containing a liquid and a float. The tube has markings on the exterior indicating temperature zones or, in the alternative, temperature gradients. The method disclosed include... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6964518 | Device and system for monitoring internal temperature of inaccessible or moving parts A device and a system for measuring temperature in an inaccessible and/or movable mechanical part. The device comprises a temperature-sensitive clement which can be installed inside the movable part and which is designed to emit a signal containing information on th... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6736085 | Heat cycle indicating device An indicating device for indicating the number of times in which a surgical fitting has been autoclaved, the device including a body which includes first and second sets of teeth and a bimetallic indexing ring having teeth thereon, the arrangement being such that on... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6305313 | Pop-up temperature indicator for use in a 3-CD type air compressor or similar device A temperature indicator for indicating when a specified temperature has been exceeded in a fluid flow through a conduit. Such conduit having an aperture and the temperature indicator being mountable in such aperture and engagable therewith such that the t... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6189479 | Method and apparatus for detecting a temperature increase in an electrical insulator The present invention provides a heat-sensitive warning device and a related method for visually detecting an increase in the temperature of the outer surface of an electrical insulator, which may indicate the unsafe flow of leakage electrical current thr... | 02/20/2001 |
| 5988102 | Pop-up temperature indicating device A pop-up thermometer having an elongate housing formed with a longitudinally extending bore, a plurality of internal neck regions, and a plurality of internal cavities. The neck regions each having a minimum diameter portion and a neck locking surface ext... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5951811 | Method for forming adhesive seal for timer flange A timer for poultry and other products comprises a barrel having a closed end and an open end surrounded by an external flange. Within the barrel is a stem which is spring-based upwardly but held in the barrel by an alloy or organic material which release... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5799606 | Pop-up temperature indicating device A pop-up thermometer having an elongate housing formed with a longitudinally extending bore, first and second internal neck regions, a first internal cavity and a second internal cavity. An indicator rod slidably disposed in the cavity includes a front en... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5718633 | Universal joint wear indicator An end of life indicator for a universal joint comprises an indicator member that monitors the temperature of the cross member of the universal joint. As the universal joint approaches the end of its life, the cross member exceeds expected temperatures as... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5537950 | Thermally responsive indicator with organic retaining means An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a predetermined temperature. The indicator comprises a barrel having a cavity wherein a plunger is disposed in a retracted position using a retaining material. The retaini... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5531180 | Device serving as indicator of thermal history especially for frozen products and the like A device for indicating a time-temperature thermal history of a refrigerated product over a specific temperature range. The device includes a container having a high-viscosity fluid therein, the fluid remaining in either a liquid or gaseous state over the... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5487352 | Temperature indicator for cooked meats A temperature indicator including a barrel and shaft wherein the shaft has a number of integrally formed, longitudinally spaced seals which engage the internal bore of the barrel in order to keep the bore of the barrel sealed from any incursion of cooking... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5460117 | Temperature indicator for refrigerated products Temperature indicator for refrigerated products operating on the principal of solidification and melting of liquid bodies at room temperature is provided with a transparent envelope containing a capsule filled with an aqueous solution which is liquid at r... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5323730 | Thermally responsive indicator with organic retaining means An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a desired temperature. The indicator includes an organic retainer that maintains a plunger in a retracted position until the material from which the retainer is constructe... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5315954 | Hot bearing alarm The present invention relates to an alarm system suitable for use in warning of overheating in rotatable bearings 4 having first and second bearing portions. The alarm system comprises an alarm signal generator means having a thermally activated engagemen... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5203278 | Temperature warning device A temperature warning device for indicating when a threshold temperature has been exceeded includes a threaded bolt having a bolt head and a bolt body. The bolt head and bolt body have a longitudinal bore defined by a surrounding surface with the bore hav... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5195841 | Manhole cover locator and method of paving The locator includes a main body having a cup formed therein by an upright wall in which an indicator is slidably disposed. A spring within said main body urges the indicator upwardly to the surface of newly laid molten asphalt. A heat fusible retainer is... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5158364 | Method of making and using an improved liquid crystal cumulative dosimeter container A method of making and using a liquid crystal cumulative dosimeter container including a resilient outer body sealed to confine a first liquid crystal composition constituent and a second liquid crystal composition constituent and having at least one tran... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5053339 | Color changing device for monitoring shelf-life of perishable products A color changing device for monitoring the time-temperature storage history, i.e. shelf life, of perishable products. The device is constructed of an activator tape, containing an activator composition matrix, an indicating tape, containing an indicating ... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5034233 | Frozen food thaw detector A device which will indicate whether thawing of a frozen item has occurred. The invention consists of a housing containing an internal cavity which is visible through a transparent section of the outside housing wall. A frozen plug is visible within said ... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4947786 | Overheated-axle indicator device A perilously overheated-axle of an over-the-road motor vehicle can be sensed with a novel temperature responsive gauge of the fusible link and spring-loaded button type. When an over-heated-axle melts the gauge fusible link and propels the gauge spring-lo... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4932429 | Screw stopper including anti-freeze device used for water pipe valve This invention relates to a screw stopper including an anti-freeze device used for water pipe valve and fitted to the lower end portion of an open/close movable valve of said water pipe valve comprises: a small perforation penetrated centrally on the lowe... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4818119 | Hot bearing warning bolt A temperature warning device for monitoring the temperature of an article and for providing a dependable signal that a preselected temperature has been reached. The device includes an axially extending bore into which a heat responsive element, a driver, ... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4748931 | Umbrella top timer A poultry or meat cooking timer has a hollow barrel with an open top slidably receiving a stem with an inner end immersed in a fusible holding material in the barrel to normally hold the stem within the barrel against the force of a spring in the barrel u... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4612872 | Method of operating an expandable chamber with delay valve A method of operating an expandable chamber formed with a valve opening in a wall of the chamber, which permits the surrounding environment, such as high temperature steam, to enter the chamber is used. A temperature responsive delay valve closes the cham... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4563973 | Heat detection apparatus A heat detection apparatus comprising a display face having a protruding member extending therefrom disposed in a fixed frame means and connected to a tension means in a tensioned mode, said protruding member and display face maintained in a first positio... | 01/14/1986 |
| 4523605 | Freeze preventing valve A freeze preventing valve which comprises a valve cage body longitudinally provided with a cylindrical guide at the upper part thereof in a valve housing connected to a steam feed pipe, a valve element having a shaft disposed through the guide of the valv... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4522219 | Freeze preventing valve A freeze preventing valve which comprises a valve body longitudinally provided with an inserting hole at the upper part thereof in a hollow valve housing connected to a steam feed pipe, a valve element having a shaft disposed movably through the inserting... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4509449 | Temperature/time limit indicator An elongated container, open at end, is nearly filled with frozen fluid. Urethane foam insulation around the container admits access only to the open end of the container with the frozen fluid level below the insulation. An elongated heat conducting indic... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4421053 | Two-stage pop up thermometer A disposable cooking thermometer has a hollow barrel with a neck therein containing a stem that is spring loaded to move out of an open upper end of the barrel and is held within the barrel by a fusable material about an inner stem end in spaced relation ... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4365643 | Fuse device for a wheel equipped with a pneumatic tire The present invention relates to a fuse for a wheel equipped with a pneumatic tire. The fuse is constituted in the form of a screw (1) whereof the head (7) is traversed by an evacuation duct (3) receiving a check valve (8) obturating this duct (3); the fu... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4356790 | Temperature indicator A pop-up type temperature indicator is adapted to be inserted in poultry or other meat to indicate that a preselected temperature has been reached. The indicator includes a housing having a bore, a movable temperature-indicating element in the bore, and a... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4325217 | Solid state engine with alternating motion Heat energy is converted to mechanical motion utilizing apparatus including a cylinder, a piston having openings therein reciprocable in the cylinder, inlet and outlet ports for warm water at one end of the cylinder, inlet and outlet ports for cool water ... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4318077 | Vehicle parking aid A vehicle parking aid and signaling device having a housing section which encloses an electrical circuit connected with an electric switch for opening and closing the circuit and the circuit operatively connected with a signaling light or buzzer. The swit... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4289088 | Sterility indicating device A device for indicating the attainment of a sterile condition in an autoclave is described. The device provides a yes/no indication of the attainment of sterility through the use of a fusible material to prevent premature indication. The fusible material ... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4212004 | Pressure drop detectors Pressure drop detectors are provided which are suitable for use in pressurized fluid fire alarm systems. The pressure drop detectors have pressurized fluid circuits provided as channels in the surface of a block of material, including one channel connecte... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4170956 | Thermally-responsive indicating device A thermally-responsive indicating device comprising a housing which defines a cavity therein, an indicating means in said cavity, a biasing means in said cavity, and a class of nitrogen-containing organic locking means in said cavity, wherein said locking... | 10/16/1979 |
