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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7669554 | Dog drinking device A dog drinking device has a trapezoidal water container with a top cover. A rotatable round drum made of plastic or stainless steel is rotatably mounted in the water container. A plurality of transverse grooves formed on the round surface of the drum. A top portion ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7624701 | Removable cap assembly A removable cap assembly having a cap with a curved side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A top portion extends from the side wall. A boss extends perpendicularly from the top portion in the shape of an inverted trapezoid, where the boss has a bott... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7600487 | Liquid bird feeder A liquid bird feeder provides a liquid container having a sealable top opening and a bottom opening, a liquid tray adapted to immerse the bottom opening in liquid, and a valve mechanism adapted to close the bottom opening to enable the liquid container to be filled ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7565881 | Bird feeder and kit A hummingbird feeder and kit including a solution reservoir, a feeding assembly, and a coupler for unreleasably coupling the feeding assembly to the solution reservoir. In one embodiment, the coupler is a frusto-conical member with a channel running along its longit... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7497186 | Animal self-carried hydrating system An animal self-carried hydrating system comprises an animal harness, a fluid container for holding the fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism. The animal harness is securable on the animal by a fastening system. The animal harness has a fluid pocket for holding the... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7448347 | Illuminated hummingbird feeder A hummingbird feeder includes a solar panel power source for illuminating a reservoir of liquid hummingbird food so that the hummingbird can find it at night. The solar panel itself preferably hangs below the feeder in a flexible manner so that it can collect the ma... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7438873 | Animal scent lure with heating capacity A scent lure is configured as a reusable container with two separate compartments, one for a scent wick and one for a disposable heating element. The compartments are separated by a common dividing wall and are independently accessible for ease of use. The separate ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7387083 | Precision watering method and apparatus A method and apparatus for accurately dispensing, monitoring, quantifying, and controlling liquids provided to one or more animals. In some embodiments, a standalone apparatus having a local user interface is coupled to a liquid source and drinking assembly to monit... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7380518 | System and method for computer-controlled pet water dispenser A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video camera... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367157 | Water ease for christmas trees An apparatus for watering Christmas trees includes a bottle defining a reservoir and having an opening for allowing fluid to travel outwardly through an elongated flexible hose attached thereto. The apparatus further includes an elongated rigid tube engageable with ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360501 | Device for administration of fluids The present invention comprises a device for oral administration of a fluid source, preferably administration to an individual in need thereof, and methods for use of said device. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is used to administer colostrum to newb... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353772 | Implement for feeding and/or watering animals A structure for feeding and watering animals, such as cows, goats or lamas which is provided with feeding troughs and comprises an imaginary vertical axis around which the feeding troughs are disposed at a fixed distance therefrom. The individual feeding troughs are... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337746 | Small animal feeding station A feeding station for dispensing food or water to small animals. The feeding station having two support members at an angle to one another, and a plurality of apertures in said support members in sets of upper and lower cooperating apertures. A bottle having an angu... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325778 | Catching device for a suspension system A fastening device (1) for attaching utensils hanging on a suspension system in such a way that they do not fall off. The device includes a fastening loop (5) which can be looped around a rod (3) pertaining to the suspension system in order to b... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320410 | Removable cap assembly A removable cap assembly includes a cap having a curved side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A top portion extends from the curved side wall, a boss extending perpendicularly from the top portion. The boss has a bottom and a top, a first circumfer... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7299939 | Removable cap assembly A removable cap assembly employs a cap with a curved side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A top portion extends from the curved side wall. A boss extends perpendicularly from the top portion. The boss further has a bottom and a top with a circumfe... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284499 | Combination water and food dispenser for pets A water and food dispenser for pets comprises a first dish member and a second dish member, wherein the second dish member is stacked above the first dish member. The first dish member has means for automatically replenishing water within the dish as the water is ei... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278371 | Self-leveling wet/dry tube feeder A wet/dry feeding device for the watering of live stock, primarily smaller animals, such as grower pigs, comprising a vacuum valve 1 with a diaphragm, water holding reservoir pans 4, water leveling tube 6, and double walled water feeding tube | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270370 | Removable media storage compartment A storage compartment for a vehicle includes a base configured to be attached to a passenger compartment side portion of a vehicle roof. The storage compartment additionally includes a portable member that has at least one pocket. The portable member is configured t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267078 | Combination major appliance and pet watering system A major appliance or cabinet unit integrates an automatically refillable water bowl including a liquid level sensor and an electrical or mechanical valve in fluid communication with a source or water. In the preferred embodiment the appliance is a refrigerator freez... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267396 | Removable storage module for vehicle A removable storage module assembly configured for securement to the headliner in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The headliner includes a storage module receiving area formed therein having a securement portion disposed proximate the receiving area. A storage... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7236599 | Generating separate analog audio programs from a digital link A codec in a processor-based system handles at least two separate audio programs at the same time. This may be useful, for example, for simultaneously playing one audio program while recording another audio program. A first digital to analog converter pair may be co... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234418 | Hummingbird feeder A hummingbird feeder having a cover portion and a bottom portion of a base, as well as a nectar reservoir, is disclosed. The cover portion includes a reservoir coupling region, a feeding region, and a first mating region. The reservoir coupling region is configured ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231890 | Method of filling a bird feeder The present invention includes a method of filling a nectar bird feeder. The bird feeder includes a base with a nectar reservoir and an extension member that downwardly depends from the bottom surface thereof. A hanger is connected to the base and extends upwardly t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219623 | Animal water dispensers and the like that resist fouling and method of maintaining same An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A tw... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216780 | Applicator and integrated concentrate system Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metere... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204202 | Pet dish and disposable liner A Pet Dish and Disposable Liner. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner is made from low-cost material such that it can be disposable, if desired. The dish and liner are both aesthetically pleasing, particularly since they resemble a pet's face. The dish an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201115 | Birdcage waterer A birdcage watering device is provided with a no-spill valve and method of attachment. The watering device comprises a valve attached to a water chamber comprising an extended leg such that when the watering device is completely assembled the valve may be displaced ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201113 | Controlled dilution system for drinking water and unit therefor Apparatus and for providing controlled addition of a first aqueous solution having a first concentration of an aqueous chemical species at a first flow rate to a second aqueous solution having a second flow rate to provide a diluted first solution of a desired selec... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198005 | Pet feeder A pet feeder includes a base and a lid, the base defining a bowl and the lid defining a reservoir. The base and lid are connected by a hinge, such that the lid can be retained in an open position. Solid food or liquid flows from the reservoir, through a valve, into ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188584 | Removable cup feeder assembly and improved cup A removable bird cup feeder assembly is comprised of a dish holder and a cup shaped dish. The dish holder has a slide rail, a vertical stop member, a horizontal stop member and a cage displacement member. The slide rail fits into a tunnel formed on the dish by a fla... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7162975 | Shade for hummingbird feeder A system and method for a bird feeder is disclosed. The feeder includes a feed reservoir positioned under a shade. The shade has a diameter that is at least twice as large as the diameter of the feed reservoir and located above the feed reservoir such that the shade... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156264 | Removable cap assembly A removable cap assembly having a cap, a stopper and a sipper tube. The cap has a curved side wall which has an inner and outer surface. From this wall extends a top portion. A boss extends perpendicularly from the top portion. The boss has a bottom portion and a to... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146930 | Pet waterer An improved pet waterer is disclosed. The pet waterer has a tray for holding a fluid. Extending upwardly from tray is a container for dispensing fluid to the tray. The container has a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base and having a top edge on th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143720 | Method of expanding grazing range and an animal feed supplement for use therein The present invention relates to a method for improving grazing distribution and an animal feed supplement for use therein. The method comprises the steps of identifying a plurality of underutilized rangeland areas and providing an animal feed supplement in a first ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143719 | Pet treat dispenser assembly with clicker An improved pet treat dispenser assembly is provided with a canister for holding pet treats, a dispenser slidably mounted in the canister for dispensing treats, and a clicker on the canister to attract a pet's attention following desired behavior. The canister inclu... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117819 | Apparatus and method for rotating avian enclosures An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114202 | Portable multi-point fluid delivery system A portable multi-point fluid delivery system includes a conduit assembly having a stationary conduit and a positionable conduit disposed in fluid communication with one another. A fluid control assembly is provided which includes at least a fixed fluid delivery memb... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107930 | Adjustable cage feeder A feeder for a cage, designed to reduce the scattering of food and to provide a cleaner and healthier caged environment, wherein the cage has a wall and an interior space for housing an animal such as a bird, including a cage door. The feeder comprises a feeder mech... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093562 | Bird feeder and kit A hummingbird feeder and kit including a solution reservoir, a feeding assembly, and a coupler for unreleasably coupling said feeding assembly to said solution reservoir. The reservoir includes either a dissolvable solid or a premixed feed solution. The unreleasable... | 08/22/2006 |