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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401572 | View around flow indicator A view around flow indicator comprising a housing, a turbine wheel, a cylinder, and a visually perceptible pattern on the outside surface of the cylinder is disclosed. The housing has an inside surface defining a flow path. The inside surface of the housing forms a ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7290445 | Smoke generating device A cold smoke generating device includes an air source that may include a hollow flexible collapsible container having an expandable and compressible cavity for accepting air and air-borne reagent therein. The collapsible container is fluidly connected with a narrow ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7258006 | Sight gauge shield and method A one-piece molded polymeric sight gauge shield with internal cylindrical bore and method for making same are disclosed, along with a liquid-containing urn including same. The shield is molded by mating first and second mold portions about first and second spaced-ap... | 08/21/2007 |
| 6851383 | Supply meter for liquid and gaseous mediums The invention relates to a supply meter for liquid or gaseous mediums or electric current. The supply meter is provided with a display device for the medium that passes the supply meter. The entire previous supply is displayed by means of a cumulated meter reading. ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6796264 | Fluid flow monitor and indicator A metal body has a threaded inlet port and a threaded outlet port which extend to corresponding inlet and outlet chambers within the body, and a semi-spherical liner seats within the body and has ports communicating with the inlet and outlet chambers. A dome-shaped ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6644236 | Deterioration indicator and a product having the same A deterioration indicator for a resin mold member in a product includes a deteriorating state checking portion configured to allow evaluation of a deterioration state of the resin mold member. The deteriorating state checking portion includes a material w... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6572523 | Centrifuge rotation indicator A centrifuge includes a centrifuge housing and a rotor. The housing defines an inner chamber, and the rotor is provided in the chamber. An indicator is provided on the housing. The indicator is constructed and arranged to indicate rotor movement. A rotor ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6550418 | Wind detection aid A refillable receptacle for housing and dispensing a fibrous, windborne material is disclosed. The receptacle includes a closure cap having one or more apertures for dispensing said fibrous material and has a threaded bottom for attachment to, and replace... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6386196 | Warning device for oxygen delivery system failure An oxygen delivery system which provides a visual and audible warning signal for system or oxygen flow failure. When pressure fitted tubing detaches, the audible whistle alarm indicates that the oxygen delivery system has become disconnected and the syste... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6303023 | Filter use limitation device for liquid containers A filter use device is adapted for use with various types of containers, such as, liquid containers for water coolers in which the device includes a cap to be threaded onto an open end of the container, a filter cartridge in the cap which retains a conven... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6260507 | Reflecting collar attachment for fire hydrants A reflective collar attachment which is designed to be attached around the periphery of an existing fire hydrant includes mating semi-circular halves, each of which has formed therewith a pair of integral semi-circular extensions with a number of circular... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6129265 | Beverage container with entertainment features A drink box beverage container having one or more entertainment features, such as a whistle, horn or pinwheel, actuated by suction applied through a drinking straw inserted into the container.... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6033557 | Filter use limitation device for liquid containers A filter use device is adapted for use with various types of containers, such as, liquid containers for water coolers in which the device includes a cap to be threaded onto an open end of the container, a filter cartridge in the cap which retains a conven... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6026539 | Upright vacuum cleaner with full bag and clogged filter indicators thereon A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing having a floor-engaging nozzle fluidly interconnected with a filter bag in a closed filter bag chamber in the housing through a suction passageway, an exhaust vent in the filter bag chamber to exhaust filtered air exit... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5900138 | Vessel for filtering liquids, particularly drinking water having device for counting occasions of vessel access A vessel for filtering liquids includes a container and a receptacle for the liquid to be filtered, with a filtering device between the receptacle and the container. A lid is removably fitted to the container for the purpose of easy access to the containe... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5798697 | Exhaust/supply direction indicator An apparatus for detecting the flow direction of a fluid from an apparatus or between two apparatuses such as a biohoods, fume cabinets, or filters. The device includes a conduit horizontal plane and adapted to receive the fluid. A detecting element is di... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5645011 | Fluid flow indicator A fluid flow indicator is presented particularly for use within an existing gasoline pumping apparatus. The fluid flow indicator includes an outer cage member, a first hollow transparent cylindrical member contained within the outer cage member, and a sec... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5595137 | Wind indicator The wind detector contains a freely movable main section that has wings which will respond to a wind current. The detector is small and light weight so that it will fit into the pocket of a hunter. In addition to having an ability to show wind direction, ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5572945 | Omnidirectional wind indicator An omnidirectional wind indicator. An elongated mast is rotatable about its axis with respect to a base support. The mast is of tapered design and flexible, resilient composition with flexibility increasing with distance above the base support. A three-si... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5469738 | Wind speed indicator A wind speed indicator includes a series of spaced individual indicia provided on a member which is rotatable in response to movement of air caused by the wind. The indicia may take the form of individual dots spaced equally about the circumference of a c... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5419360 | Fluid supply system with leak detection device A fluid supply system including a casing having at least one duct extending through it for the passage of fluid and a recess in the casing around the duct or ducts, a cover covering the recess and held against a bearing surface on the casing surrounding t... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5413146 | Hose with releasable float for leak detection An object of the present invention is to provide a hose of low cost, which can be installed very easily, which remains reliable over a long period of time, and in which damage to the inner construction can be easily discovered. An auxiliary pressure cord ... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5410298 | Fluid flow direction detector An apparatus for detecting the flow direction of a fluid between two enclosed spaces, such as hospital rooms, includes a conduit extending along a horizontal plane and adapted to receive the fluid. A detecting element is disposed within the conduit and mo... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5328597 | Electronic monitoring unit for monitoring number of uses of cartridge A self-contained electronic monitoring unit for attachment to a device, such as a water filter, designed to be used until the occurrence of a predetermined event such as a predetermined number of uses, includes transducer for providing distinct outputs su... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5291182 | Fluid flow direction detector An apparatus for detecting the flow direction of a fluid between two enclosed spaces, such as hospital rooms, includes a conduit extending along a horizontal plane and adapted to receive the fluid. A detecting element is disposed within the conduit and mo... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5174964 | Gas testing apparatus A gas testing apparatus of the type that directs a stream of gas to be tested through a tube containing reagent chemicals. The apparatus has a connector fitting to enable it to be connected to a closed system containing the gas to be tested, a base member... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5167199 | Sailflag unit A sailflag, consisting of a light weight frame and a light weight material mounted on it, is interposed between two swivels by means of cable units which run from both sides of the framework of the sailflag to the two swivels. The sailflag is caused to mo... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5065690 | Swimming pool leak detector A swimming pool leak detector for locating water leaks in a filled swimming pool from a standing position (when the depth of the pool allows) within the swimming pool. The leak detector is machined to resemble a billiard cue and consists of two main parts... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5065622 | Wind direction indicator This wind-direction indicator includes a pointing beam having a tail at one end formed by diverging feather segments, with a transverse hole in the central portion of the beam receiving a standard straight pin. A glass bead is interposed between the head ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4915975 | Method of fluid flow visualization A method of flow visualization comprises the steps of coating the surface of a component in a pigmented oil-based paint of non-gelling characteristics, applying dry dye particles, which are soluble in the oil based paint to the surface of the coating and ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4819577 | Fluid flow indicator An inexpensive fluid flow indicator capable of use in low flow conditions in a variety of environments, including but not limited to laboratory, industry, and medical applications. Flows are visually indicated by the rotation of balls loosely retained in ... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4790811 | Colonic and intestinal irrigation system with flow indicator An apparatus for accomplishing irrigation of the colon and or other intestinal portions through a stoma including establishing a path of fluid flow of irrigating liquid from a supply container through a feeding conduit into a stoma cone or like structure ... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4738395 | Fluid flow rate detector and system A fluid flow rate detector for controlling an electric switch in a circuit for regulating fluid flow, the detector including inner and outer portions where fluid is received in the inner portion and flows out into the outer portion through perforations in... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4658645 | Wind velocity measuring apparatus A wind velocity measuring apparatus tips over when a predetermined wind velocity is reached or exceeded. The apparatus includes a base adapted to rest on a horizontal supporting surface such as a roof. An upright member extends upwardly from said base and... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4624648 | Aerial toy A rotary aerial toy comprising a tubular sleeve of flexible material and of circular cross section. In one form of the invention the tubular sleeve tapers from one end toward the other with air entering the larger head end and moving toward the tail end. ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4566313 | Water vessel leak detector and method of detecting leaks A leak detection device and method for detecting leaks in a fluid vessel such as a swimming pool from a position above the surface of the fluid is disclosed. The device includes a tubular member which may be detachably mounted to a telescoping pole and wh... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4497434 | Detector of the flowing of a fluid in a pipe and energy saving device for a hot water system using this detector A fluid flow sensor, comprising a tubular element having a greater diameter than and vertically mounted on a pipe for serially interconnecting two portions of this pipe. One portion is connected to the upper end of the tubular element while the other port... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4487075 | Hydraulic flow visualization method and apparatus An apparatus and method for visualizing liquid flow. Pulses of gas bubbles are introduced into a liquid flow stream and a strobe light is operated at a frequency related to the frequency of the gas pulses to shine on the bubbles as they pass through the l... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4373862 | Rotor blade shaft integrity monitoring system A helicopter rotor blade to hub arm attachment configured to react centrifugal loads from the blade through a blade cuff, spindle, and elastomeric bearings utilizes a pre-loaded bolt through the spindle for load sharing therewith and a spindle integrity m... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4342133 | Vacuum cleaner air flow sensing arrangement An air flow sensing arrangement is disclosed for use in a vacuum cleaner. A plenum chamber or cavity established by a first wall and a second wall is provided adjacent to a fan inlet with all air from a bag chamber being directed radially inward therethro... | 08/03/1982 |
