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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7368055 | Structural improvement for a water purifier A structure improvement for a water purifier includes a streamlined main body combined by a pair of the symmetrically arranged half housings each of which has a large opening closed by a lid, a motor unit, a pipeline and a flat rectangular rack disposed inside the m... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7129962 | Efficient video processing method and system A graphics processing device for converting coefficients in a video data stream from a first type, e.g., frequency-domain, to a second type, e.g., color-domain. The device includes an input for receiving the video data stream including a set of coefficients of the f... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7077153 | Side control faucet with diverter assembly A side control faucet is provided with a separate diverter valve which is connected to a single outlet from the valve body. The diverter valve is connected to a spout and to an auxiliary water dispenser, such as a side spray or water filtration dispenser. The separa... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066204 | Multi-port diverter valve assembly with integral detent A multi-port diverter valve assembly with an integral detent feature includes a valve body and a diverter valve cartridge and cap combination wherein the cap includes one or more deflectable fingers positioned so as to “detent” into one or more detent recesses f... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7001160 | Shoe with inflatable bladder and secure deflation valve A valve designed to limit inadvertent operation of the valve. The valve has a shortened plunger, a collar to prevent tilt of the plunger, and a conformable ring on the valve face. The plunger is provided with a groove sized and dimensioned to partially receive the i... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6058971 | Quick-connect diverter valve A quick-connect diverter valve for use in connecting existing water faucets and water filtration units in and around a kitchen, or other areas where clean drinking water is desired. The device consists of a body having a movable sleeve adaptor at one end ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5824219 | Water spout seat of water filtration device A water spout seat of the water filtration device is composed of a water discharge tube, a main body, a stop valve, and a trigger member, The main body is provided with a through hole, a water inlet, a chamber, a stop edge located between the through hole... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5560393 | Self-contained, purified drinking water refrigerator storage apparatus A new and improved self-contained, portable, treated drinking water, refrigerator storage jug assembly is provided. The jug assembly includes a storage jug configured to be placed in a refrigerator. A water treating subassembly is mounted to the back of t... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5279319 | Water pressure relief method and system for water heaters A system for alleviating leakage or weepage from a pressure relief valve found on conventional hot water heater tanks due to water pressure build-up in residential water lines caused by the application of intense heat with fast recovery type hot water hea... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5217038 | Apparatus for emptying a hazardous waste container Pleural and other body fluids that may harbor disease organisms are emptied from a container by connecting the container to a venturi device and running water under pressure through the venturi device so that the fluids in the container are entrained into... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5192436 | Tap water purifier to be directly coupled to faucet pipe There is provided a tap water purifier to be directly coupled to a faucet pipe, which includes a water purifying barel filled with a filter medium and a cylindrical valve body integral with the purifying barrel. The purifying barrel having opposite openin... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5164082 | Water filter having lever controlled plunger A water filter comprising a hollow cylindrical base, a filter assembly fastened in said base at the top which is comprised of an inner filter tube covered with a braided outer filter tube, a cylindrical casing covered on said filter assembly and attached ... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5127438 | Long lasting faucet having minimum wear A faucet with control mechanism for passing water through the faucet or for shutting the water off, which comprises ceramic discs having mating long-wearing highly polished faces that provide a water seal when the discs are in closed position, and have op... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5089840 | Water supply system for developing apparatus A rinsing water supply system for supplying water to a rinsing unit of a developing apparatus in which photosensitive materials are processed and rinsed. The water supply system includes a pipe having a water supply passage through which water is introduc... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5083587 | Water level and exchange system Disclosed is a system for replacing dirty aquarium water with fresh, clean aquarium water and making up for evaporation, thus keeping the aquarium water level constant. The inventive system includes a passageway for supplying clean water to an aquarium, w... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4880535 | Water supply station with multiple water storage reservoirs A water supply station is provided with series connected reservoirs for receiving and storing potable water or the like under different temperature conditions. The station includes a first reservoir for receiving an incoming water flow, and a second reser... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4722372 | Electrically operated dispensing apparatus and disposable container useable therewith Electrical batteries are integrated with a disposable container of flowable material for powering a dispensing apparatus. The disposable container includes a deformable chamber for containing a predetermined quantity of material to be dispensed, and an el... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4610784 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and filling an aquarium A method and apparatus for use in cleaning and refilling an aquarium tank and including an elongated flexible hose, a gravel tube including an upper end connected to one end of the flexible hose, and a lower end adapted to be immersed in the aquarium tank... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4281681 | Diverter attachment for water-powered appliance The disclosure is directed to a diverter coupling, for use in connection with a water-powered appliance, for coupling the appliance to a water outlet, typically a standard household faucet. The diverter coupling is constructed predominantly of molded plas... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4190537 | Water storage control for reverse osmosis system A reverse osmosis system employs a tank for storing permeate under a pressure which is a portion of the pressure of feed water introduced into a pressure resistant container housing a semipermeable membrane cartridge. Control means such as an automatic va... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4176684 | Splash down This invention relates generally to fluid discharge devices and, more particularly, to a discharge device for use with a combined filling and draining faucet attachment commonly used with portable washing machines and portable dishwashers. The invention r... | 12/04/1979 |
| 4150688 | Removable fluid take-off and pressure release coupling for washing machine and the like A fluid coupling for connecting a portable washing machine to a domestic water faucet comprises a housing defining an unobstructed fluid passage having a lateral discharge port normally closed by a tilt type valve. A sliding detent plate latches the coupl... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4124165 | Fluid discharge device A fluid discharge device such as for use in draining an appliance, such as a dishwasher, into the sink. The discharge device is arranged to prevent splashing of the discharge fluid on the bottom of the sink and includes a divider wall within the discharge... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4102544 | Retaining ring assembly for faucet coupler A coupler assembly for a portable washing machine which includes an improved method of assembling and retaining the faucet locking means between the coupler body and the retaining ring. The coupler body supports locking means in pockets between the retain... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4078575 | Coupler for dishwasher A coupling for dishwashers is provided with a unitary molded plastic body having two nipples extending therefrom, for connection to supply and discharge hoses, and with a separation wall with integral flow deflector, disposed within the molded body for se... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4026323 | Faucet coupler assembly A coupler assembly for a portable washing machine which includes a mechanism associated with an operating lever and a pressure relief means to provide automatic sequential depressurization and then decoupling of the assembly from the faucet when the opera... | 05/31/1977 |
| 4014052 | Apparatus for maintaining a predetermined liquid level An apparatus for maintaining a predetermined liquid level within a tank while effecting the continuous addition and removal of liquid within the tank. The apparatus is provided with a housing that mounts directly on a side wall of the tank with the housin... | 03/29/1977 |
| 3967643 | Splash guard A splash guard for use with a combined appliance filling and draining faucet attachment has a sleeve arranged covering a collapsible framework formed by a coiled resilient element. The sleeve forms an inlet and outlet to the framework through which a flui... | 07/06/1976 |
| 3941153 | Water inlet device for controlling flow to an appliance A water inlet device for an appliance having a cabinet containing a washing chamber characterized by a connector housing having a cavity receiving a diaphragm valve coacting with a valve seat on a port to control flow through the cavity with the operation... | 03/02/1976 |
