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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7367145 | Novelty item A novelty item has a base and a display extending upwardly from the base. The display comprises at least a first segment and at least a second segment each having an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall, the inner and outer walls separated from one a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7342989 | Apparatuses and methods for mechanical shielding and cooling A transport or storage cask comprises a cask body, a modular thermal conducting and shielding system and a mechanical attachment. The modular thermal conducting and shielding system includes a modular fin and a modular neutron shield. The mechanical attachment retai... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7279196 | Liner for waste water system rehabilitation A technique and device for rehabilitating or repairing waste water system components or the like, comprising a spray-applied, multi-layer liner which seals the components and imparts structural integrity. The liner comprises a primer layer, a first moisture barrier ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7194060 | Cask and method of manufacturing the cask Heat conductive fins (107) are welded along both sides of a belt-like member (105a) with a margin left along edges of the both sides, thereby to form a unit (105c). The unit (105c) is welded to a body (101) wit... | 03/20/2007 |
| 6971540 | Plastic container A barrel body with a cross-section surface that approaches the shape of a square with slightly embossed side surfaces and rounded corner areas. The barrel body can be equipped with stiffening elements that run vertically and/or horizontally. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6896410 | Refuse disposal in severe environments Flexible and semi-rigid refuse containers are provided for long term storage of refuse in environments where permafrost conditions prevail. The preferred containers are formed from woven fiberglass coated with a UV resistant polymer such as PVC. ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6839395 | Cask and production method for cask Heat conductive fins are welded along both sides of a belt-like member with a margin left along edges of the both sides, thereby to form a unit. The unit is welded to a body with the heat conductive fins from the outside of each fin. Next, another belt-like member i... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6789664 | Eyeglass cases having timepieces and eyeglass cases having mirrors The present invention is directed to cases for storing eyeglasses also having an item such as a mirror, thermometer, compass, laser pointer, or timepiece included in its structure. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6675984 | Metal finishing barrel cover locking system A metal finishing barrel side opening has a cover secured by a series of cover and barrel tabs, the cover slid into a secured position with the cover tabs partially overlain by the barrel tabs. A locking handle assembly includes a graspable portion suppor... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6409039 | Metal finishing barrel cover locking system A metal finishing barrel side opening has a cover secured by a series of cover and barrel tabs, the cover slid into a secured position with the cover tabs partially overlain by the barrel tabs. A locking handle assembly includes a graspable portion suppor... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6401951 | Enclosure system An enclosure system for providing a visual barrier with respect to various objects, including a tank of the type used to store fuel, water and other liquid and gaseous materials. The enclosure system includes an enclosure and a lid covering the enclosure.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6325212 | Stackable re-useable container A reusable container, made of a thermoplastic material, with at least one filler and drain opening (18) in the top panel (20) and with a circumferential upper and lower stacking ring (12, 16). To permit reuse, direct stackability, good residual drainabili... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6230892 | Stackable re-usable container A reusable container, made of a thermoplastic material, with at least one filler and drain opening (18) in the top panel (20) and with a circumferential upper and lower stacking ring (12, 16). To permit reuse, direct stackability, good residual drainabili... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6227398 | Collapsible hamper A hamper assembly has a plurality of separate sections, and a plurality of supports. Each section has a first side and a second side, and a connector provided on each side of each section. In addition, each support removably couples the connector on the f... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6223930 | Plastic drum with drain sump A plastic drum is formed with a body having at access hole on top and protective chimes. The body also includes a sloping bottom with a sump aligned with the access hole to allow, substantially, all the contents of the drum to be removed without turning t... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6216907 | Drum liner system A common metal drum is used in an upside down orientation and has a drum liner system installed through the designated bottom surface thereof. The drum liner system comprises an adapter mounted through the designated bottom surface. The adapter has a rela... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6102230 | Enclosure system An enclosure system for providing a visual barrier with respect to various objects, including a tank of the type used to store fuel, water and other liquid and gaseous materials. The enclosure system includes an enclosure and a lid covering the enclosure.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6047846 | Plastic drum with drain sump A plastic drum is formed with a body having an access hole on top and protective chimes. The body also includes a sloping bottom with a sump aligned with the access hole to allow, substantially, all the contents of the drum to be removed without turning t... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5845992 | Tire tube container and tumbler A novel container called a tire tube is made from whole, used tires. They are first turned inside out or inverted. Several tire tubes may be connected together side by side with holes aligned sing fasteners such as screws. With the ends sealed the tire tu... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5695986 | Low cost compost bin apparatus with air supply means A low-cost compost bin with air tubes or air panels which is easy to assemble and use. The bin is comprised of two flexible sheets which form a cylinder. Two openings are located on opposing sides of the cylinder. As material to be composted is piled in t... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5628420 | Rollable container The invention relates to a container comprising a hollow enclosed substantially cylindrical rigid body. The body is provided with an elongate passageway extending through the body along the cylindrical axis thereof, the body further provided with a sunken... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5494350 | Rotating composter having a wide connecting collar A closed container for rotating compost is formed by connecting the open end of two buckets together with a collared connector. The collar has pivotal connection to a frame for supporting the container during rotation. The depth of the collar is close the... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5466115 | Feed barrel A method of transporting goods comprises providing a plurality of generally cylindrical containers each having a floor formed with a downwardly open channel disposed away from the center of the floor, positioning a plurality of the containers with their c... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5427262 | Multi-compartment drum A longitudinally bisected storage drum includes a pair of hemi-cylindrical drum segments each being formed by a pair of semicircular end panels which are joined to, and spaced-apart by, a side wall having a hemi-cylindrical wall section and a substantiall... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5390795 | Conical drum storage container A plastic conical 55 gallon storage drum apparatus is disclosed. The drum includes a generally cylindrical hollow container having a top portion, a mid portion, and a lower portion. The top portion has an outer diameter which is larger than an outer diame... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5363977 | Portable barbecue and cooler carrying apparatus A portable barbecue and cooler carrying apparatus includes a base element, an essentially tubular central housing member removably secured to the base element, and a cover element removably connected to the base element. The central housing member include... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5303836 | Shipping container for highly enriched uranium A shipping container for highly enriched uranium. A heavy duty drum containing insulation material forms an outer container. Fiberboard and plywood form the insulation material and are shaped and sized to closely receive an inner container formed from sta... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5294137 | Transport container with integral dolly The present invention relates to reusable bulk transport containers having four wheels attached thereto forming a dolly for easy movement of the containers by a single person. The containers are further equipped with four legs for supporting the container... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5165569 | Keg for draft beer A keg body for retaining draft beer substantially has adiabatic structure, in which draft beer filled in the keg body is kept cool. A part of the keg body is provided with a face which is not heat-insulated and this face is utilized as a cooling face. In ... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5092488 | Composite wine aging container with reversible wood end covers A composite wine container for aging quality wines which comprises a cylindrical metal drum with a depending annular flange at both ends thereof to receive a gasket. Two circular wood end covers are placed at each end of the metal drum to effect closure o... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5071028 | Storage drum with drain channel An improved drum draining apparatus is provided through forming a lowered sump in the bottom panel of the drum opposite the bunghole and forming a channel along the inside wall of the drum which connects the sump to the bunghole. When the drum is nearly e... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4973189 | Collapsible barricade There is provided a collapsible barrel-shaped barricade which telescopes within itself for compact storage. Particularly, a solid and heavy base is provided for stability and a series of telescoping ring members are mounted thereon; the lowest ring being ... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4890756 | Cylindrical tank with flared upper end A container for storing and transporting liquids is disclosed having features to protect the tank from damage which may result in contamination or leaking of the contents. The tank lid has upward projections in its cover member to protect an access openin... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4828131 | Transport container for very pure chemicals The present invention provides transport container of corrosion-resistant steel for very pure liquid chemicals, said container having at least one screw connection in the upper container wall with an immersion tube having a connection piece extending to t... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4551065 | Composite horizontally or vertically split casing with variable casing ends Standard casing ends are formed for horizontally or vertically split casings. The casing end includes a variable dimensioned extension which is adapted to abut a shell section. The casing also includes a variable dimensioned stub end adapted to abut a noz... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4511055 | Removable protective skirt for a tank A steel tank construction having a resilient protective skirt. The tank has a dome-shaped end head and a plurality of threaded studs are arranged in a generally circular pattern and extend outwardly from the head. A metal ring is provided with a plurality... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4473164 | Helically formed container of the drum type A cylindrically shaped, drum-type container includes a barrel formed of one or more like, helically wound lengths of skelp having contacting longitudinal edges interlocked in rolled seams following the helix. By forming corner notches in the several lengt... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4347948 | Container for filling in liquid The invention is related to a container for holding liquids such as a 200 liter removable head steel drum. The drum is provided with an inner bag which lines the inside periphery of the drum and thereby prevents the sealing or coating liquid contained or ... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4313545 | Metallic pressure vessel with thin wall A metallic pressure vessel or container, made of a thin aluminum or aluminum alloy sheet coated with a resin suitably, used for a small size beer container. The vessel is composed of (a) a main body member of bottomed cylindrical form, with a bulge in the... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4286723 | Composite steel-jacketed plastic barrel A composite steel-jacketed plastic barrel has a cylindrical sheet steel shell with a lower sheet steel bottom flanged thereto, and a plastic lining which comprises the upper end of the barrel and has bungholes through that upper end. Both the upper end of... | 09/01/1981 |
