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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984810 | Recovery of reusable medical devices in a sharps container A recovery device and method of use to ensure that any reusable medical device that has been disposed of in a sharps container is recovered, cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged for reuse. In one embodiment, a sharps container and sorting surface are manipulated to r... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7426996 | Mail distribution apparatus and method A system for manual delivery of mail to a series of recipients includes a stack of mail holders each comprising a front flap, a back flap and a central fold. One or more mail pieces are disposed in each holder, such that all of the mail pieces in each holder are to ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7383195 | Methods of sorting waste A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of disposable containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7318529 | Method for sorting discarded and spent pharmaceutical items A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting sta... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311207 | System for sorting discarded and spent pharmaceutical items A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting sta... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303081 | Handheld medical waste sorting method A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting sta... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303082 | Medical waste sorting system with container identification A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of disposable containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303080 | Waste sensor for a disposable container A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of disposable containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296688 | Apparatus for facilitating medical waste disposal A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of disposable containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7275645 | Handheld medical waste sorting device A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting sta... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7214941 | Crack detection in razor blades Methods are provided for determining the presence of cracks in razor blades during manufacturing. The methods may include, for example, providing a plurality of razor blades in a stack, inducing a current in the stack, and measuring a parameter that is related to th... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201277 | Device for automatically merging manually processable mail flats with a flow according to the distribution sequence of sorted mail items Movable containers are provided over one part of the section conveyor on which the mail items are filed according to the distribution sequence, said moveable containers circulating in an enclosed transport path and each having several compartments controlled to open... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7184575 | Seed tray for digital image analysis of grain and the like A tray is provided for positioning objects for digital analysis wherein the objects have two ends defining a length, two edges defining a width and two side surfaces defining a thickness, wherein the tray includes a support surface defined in a plane and having at l... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165377 | Method and machine for preparing postman's route in one single pass In order to be able to prepare a postman's walk containing both letters (L) and “large format” flat postal objects (P) in a single pass: the letters and the large format objects are moved in series using a conveyor (3) o... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140498 | Mail delivery system A mail case system facilitates sequence-sorting various types of mail together into individual bags that each represent delivery points. The mail case uses multi-bag inserts so that bags for a number of stops can be set up for sorting. At the end of the sorting oper... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138596 | Apparatus and method for mail sorting A method for sorting mail to a case having a plurality of slots is described, wherein each slot corresponds to a destination. The method includes steps of loading a mail piece to be sorted into a delivery robot, determining for the mail piece a destination slot the ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134221 | Method of detecting lint A method of detecting lint in a clothes dryer is disclosed. Light is directed through a surface within the clothes dryer, the light being emitted by a light source. The light is received at a photocell if the light is reflected off the surface when lint covers the s... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124941 | Method and program for reduction of retail sales revenue limitations A computer database stores information on inventory product items and associated disposition instructions for unsold product. A field representative at a retail store location processes product items for disposition according to the disposition instructions maintain... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114462 | Automated cage cleaning apparatus and method The automated cage cleaning system is comprised of a pair of robotic arms, a soil side robot and a clean side robot. The soil side robot is utilized for removing the dirty cage bottoms from a cart, rack, pallet, or fixture, emptying soiled bedding from the cage bott... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7062893 | System and method for accommodating atypical customer requirements in a mass customization A build cell is utilized to manufacture computers and load data into the computers according to customer orders. The build cell may include a build station at which components are assembled into a computer and a first network connection that links the computer with ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7054704 | Method, system and facility for controlling resource allocation within a manufacturing environment A method and system provide for the control of resource allocation within a build-to-order manufacturing environment. One example embodiment of a method according to the present disclosure includes an operation for monitoring a work-in-process (WIP) profile that rep... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7004329 | Classifying station with dynamic decision zone A classifying station for classifying a piece of wood in a wood processing plant, the classifying station including an area for an operator, a conveyor for transversely conveying pieces of wood before the area, and a console for entering classification related to a ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6950714 | Method, system and facility for controlling resource allocation within a manufacturing environment A method and system provide for the control of resource allocation within a build-to-order manufacturing environment by monitoring a work-in-process (WIP) profile that represents dynamic attributes of an area in a manufacturing facility. A user interface in a contro... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6950724 | System and method for delivery point packaging The mail sorting systems and methods of the invention can be used to provide a mail carrier with a batch of mail that is arranged in delivery point order and separated by delivery point. Advantageously, the systems and methods employ an expandable, transportable con... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935522 | Flat mail carrier and processing aid Pre-packaging of flats mail by mailers, printers, and binding houses is provided by a carrier assembly that provides optimum shipping volumes while requiring reduced handling at postal facilities at elevated rates while supporting both manual and automated mail proc... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6917009 | Method and apparatus for processing mail pieces A method and system for reading an address of a mail piece is set out wherein the address face of the mail piece is scanned and decoded to generate an electronically recognizable or readable destination address. If the destination address is not completely decoded, ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913151 | System for sorting and delivering mail A mail sorting and delivery system in which a portable mail tray is filled with sorted mail while positioned in a compartment having mail dividers. After the portable mail tray has received the sorted mail it is completely removed from the housing along with the mai... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6715267 | Method and system for packing materials for shipment The present invention is directed to a method and system for packing an order of parts. An operator is prompted to select an indicated part. The part is read by the system to verify the selection of the part. An array of indicators directs the operator to where the ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715614 | Mail sequence-sorting case with multi-bag inserts and methods of sorting A mail case system includes facilitates sequence-sorting various types of mail together into individual bags that each represent unique delivery points. The mail case uses multi-bag inserts so that the bags for several stops can be set up quickly for sorting. At the... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6634507 | Cleaning system for tray The system for cleaning items by using washing baskets (7) comprises a stripping station (A), a tunnel washer (2) and, on the clean side, a station (B) for storing and unpacking items from the washing baskets, as well as a washing basket return equipment ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6634506 | Reusable container management system and method The present disclosure includes a management system using multiple reusable containers. The reusable containers are box structures that include materials and components that protect its contents from electrostatic discharge and at least two identifiers af... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6607081 | Automated transaction machine system An automated banking machine can identify and store documents such as currency bills received by a user. The machine can then selectively recover documents from storage and dispense them to other users. Identification devices can identify the type and cha... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6581782 | System and method for sorting letters, parcels, and other items of mail A system and method for assisting an operator in sorting mail includes a wireless headset equipped with a microphone, and a workstation that includes a processing unit, voice-recognition and voice-synthesis circuitry, and a database. In operation, address... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6568538 | Printout bin job identification and display Method and system for identifying and facilitating access to computer printouts contained in an array of printout bins. Each printout is provided with indicium information concerning the project and/or the user for whom the printout was prepared. When the... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6394278 | Wireless system and method for sorting letters, parcels and other items A system and method for assisting an operator in sorting mail includes a wireless headset equipped with a microphone, and a workstation that includes a processing unit, voice-recognition and voice-synthesis circuitry, and a database. In operation, address... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6382425 | Mobile system for recovering material from construction waste and demolition debris A mobile system for recovering materials from construction waste or demolition debris is provided. The system includes a mobile wheeled chassis that has at least one picking station. A grapple is mounted on the wheeled chassis for selectively retrieving w... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6354441 | Waste disposal and manager system A Waste disposal and sorting system, having insulated push doors (10a) and (10b), enabling a one handed motion for immediate disposal and selective sorting of waste materials simultaneously. An outer container (12) having different sections (35) for the s... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6349938 | Reject apparatus for use with slitter mechanism A reject mechanism (10) for use with a slitter (S) which slits a printed metal sheet (B) into segments (s) subsequently used to form containers. The mechanism is mounted at the outlet of the slitter to deflect rejected segments from a collection bin (C) t... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6305548 | Method and system for recycling discarded industrial products A discarded industrial product recycling system capable of acquiring pertinent data required for processings of discarded industrial products such as discarders, reception dates, persons responsible for disposal, disposal dates and so forth for selecting ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6293409 | Y-shaped garbage and recyclables separating disposal system A Y-Shaped Garbage and Recyclables Separating Disposal System that consists of a top with two chutes attached to each other at an angle and a stand supporting a foot pedal on the floor, and two containers. One of the containers stores garbage, and the oth... | 09/25/2001 |
