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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five

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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Class 220/290 - With means to hold closure in a full or partially open position


Subclass of Class 220 - Receptacles
Definition: Device wherein the closure is provided with structure to
No. of patents: 13
Last issue date: 04/16/2002


NumberTitleIssue Date
6371325Fuel tank closure with cap-ejector spring
A fuel tank closure system (10) includes a filler neck (12) and a fuel cap (14) engageable with filler neck (12). Fuel cap (14) includes a closure (16), a seal (18) coupled to closure (16) to engage filler neck (12), and a spring (20). Closure (16) includ...
04/16/2002
6234338Beverage container closures
A container for a carbonated beverage has an interrupted external screw thread surrounding its mouth opening engageable with an internal screw thread of a rotatable closure. The rotatable closure has a top member which is inwardly domed or indented or oth...
05/22/2001
6109467Closure cap for an operating fluid container
A closure arrangement of a container has fill socket with an inner thread and a closure cap with a cylindrical base body having an outer thread matching the inner thread of the fill socket of the container. The cylindrical base body has an annular flange ...
08/29/2000
6095363Quick-on fuel cap
A cap (50) that is engageable with a tank filler neck (52) includes a closure (56), handle (54), and an annular gasket (76) on an axially inner end of closure (56) in spaced-apart relation to handle (54) and closure retainer apparatus (70) mounted on clos...
08/01/2000
5794806Quick-on fuel cap
A fuel cap is provided for use in the filler neck of a tank. The fuel cap includes a filler neck closure member, a handle engaged to drive the filler neck closure member, and a torsion spring coupled to the handle and to the filler neck closure member....
08/18/1998
5632394Container with rotating mechanism for producing an audible closing sound
A cosmetics compact having mechanism for producing an audible sound to indicate when the compact is completely closed, the compact being opened and closed by slidably rotating the cover and the base in relation to one another....
05/27/1997
5348885Culture dish
This culture dish comprises an axisymmetric receptacle (1) having a bottom on which is disposed a layer (2) of a culture medium and a movable lid (5), covering the receptacle (1) and having an internal face from which emerges a spreader (9), and structure...
09/20/1994
5263787Inverted cap for craft paint applicators
A holder having a sealing cap portion for craft paint applicators. The holder includes a lower base portion with an interior cavity formed in the upper portion of the holder. A threaded portion is formed therein for mating engagement with a threaded porti...
11/23/1993
5165563Chemotherapy waste container cover
A cover 10 for a waste disposal container 12 is disclosed. The cover 10 includes a body configured to cover an opening 68 defined by a waste disposal container 12. The body 14 has an orifice 20 therethrough for permitting access to a waste disposal contai...
11/24/1992
5150803Decanter and lid assembly for automatic drip coffee maker
A lid assembly for attachment to a decanter for varying the overall height of the decanter comprising a mounting sleeve which is attachable to the open upper end of the decanter and a lid dimensioned to be attached to the mounting sleeve. The sleeve inclu...
09/29/1992
4665668Personal time capsule
Presented is a personal time capsule for the preservation of artifacts over a period of hundreds of years. Constructed of non corrosive high strength materials. A body containing the cavity for storage is hermetically and water tight sealed with an inner ...
05/19/1987
4582218Safety mug for liquids which permits the liquid to retain its temperature while it is in the mug and further retain the liquid if the mug is tipped
The present invention relates to a container for liquid which is able to retain the liquid therein for drinking purposes at a temperature close to its original temperature for a period of time, will assure that the liquid will not spill out if the contain...
04/15/1986
3950055Weatherproof electrical receptacle with cover holdup feature
A threaded cover is pivotally secured to a strap that is hinged to the base of the cover plate, the strap and base having cooperative means for holding the cover in an up position away from the access port to the receptacle merely by raising the strap to ...
04/13/1976
 
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