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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| 7681738 | Traveling wave arrays, separation methods, and purification cells Various traveling wave grid configurations are disclosed. The grids and systems are well suited for transporting, separating, and classifying small particles dispersed in liquid or gaseous media. Also disclosed are various separation strategies and purification cell... | 03/23/2010 |
| 6752274 | Log washer with staggered paddles The log washer with staggered paddles is a device for washing and separating aggregates, such as sand, gravel, ores, etc., from waste material. The log washer has a water tank or trough having one end inclined or raised relative to horizontal. A pair of shafts are m... | 06/22/2004 |
| 5720393 | Method and apparatus for the separation of manure and sand A method and apparatus for the separation of manure (104) and sand (102) in a sand and manure mixture (100) is described. The apparatus (10) of the first embodiment includes a tank (12) with an upper grate (22), a lower grate (20), an air supply tube (30)... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5692620 | Funnel apparatus for mining gold The apparatus includes a funnel, connected to a section of clear hose. The clear hose has installed in line, 3 valves, for regulating water flow to the funnel for the process of separating gold from gold bearing soil.... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5366092 | Separation of valuable minerals from material found in the beds of bodies of water A device for removal of solid materials from the beds of bodies of water and the separation and capture of materials having a relatively high specific gravity from lighter solid material. The device is particularly suitable for the extraction of gold from... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5336408 | Apparatus for separating particles from a fluid stream An apparatus for separating coarse particles from a fluid or wet stream, optionally containing fine particles, includes a frame, a screen box, means attached to the frame and to the screen box for movably suspending the screen box on the frame for vibrato... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5295665 | Apparatus for beneficiating ores A method and apparatus for treating mineral-bearing ores and, more particularly, for treating particulate ores containing precious metals, base metals and the like for separating and recovering said values by classifying the particulate ore on a bed of pa... | 03/22/1994 |
| 4913807 | Particle separator Method and apparatus (10) are provided for separating and classifying particles (48,50,56) by dispersing the particles within a fluid (52) that is upwardly flowing within a cone-shaped pipe (12) that has its large end (20) above its small end (18). Partic... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4789464 | Mineral separator An apparatus is disclosed for gravity separation of comminuted solid particles. It has a transparent pipe (18) through which water flows upwards at a controlled velocity to float grains of a given size and specific gravity but to maintain lighter particle... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4759841 | Produce, rock and debris separator A density-current method and apparatus for separating produce, such as potatoes, from debris, such as roots, vines, corn cobs, wood, metal objects, and rocks. An elongated tank with a non-turbulent flow of water allows the objects to stratify. A chain con... | 07/26/1988 |
