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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7353079 | Vending system for personalized pet collars and method therefor A vending system for personalized pet collars. The vending system allows a user to conveniently personalize pet collars with letter, number, and design charms. The user may select a pet collar along with any charms. The user may also select the placement of each cha... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325699 | Lint-reducing container An electrostatically charged polymeric material, such as a polyolefin non-woven web, can be used in conjunction with a container, such as a tissue carton, for example, to attract lint and reduce the amount of lint that is deposited on the surface area surrounding th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316700 | Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties A lancing device, an embodiment of which controls the advancement and retraction of a lancet by monitoring the position of the lancet in conjunction with a lancet controller which incorporates a feedback loop for modulating the lancet driver to follow a predetermine... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7267723 | Treating solution supply nozzle, a substrate treating apparatus having this nozzle, and a method of manufacturing a treating solution supply nozzle A resin block has a treating solution channel extending between and opening at front and back surfaces thereof. Heat conductive members are face-bonded to the front and back surfaces of the resin block, respectively, for closing the channel. Consequently, no air is ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249050 | Vending machine system and method for encouraging the purchase of profitable items This invention relates generally to systems and methods for delivering products-on-demand to individuals and, more particularly, to delivery via vending machines. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the method of the instant invention is initiated when a cust... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240565 | Strip ejector A strip ejector removes a longitudinal test strip (12), which has at least one test field for wetting by a fluid, from a measuring device that optically or amperemetrically measures such test strip. The ejector includes a clamping jaw holder (14), and ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7191612 | Thermal separating baffle in a vending machine A vending machine apparatus (32) comprising a housing defining an internal cavity and an article storage area (76) positioned inside the cavity. The article storage area (76) has a cooling unit associated therewith for cooling the article storag... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172094 | Packaged goods delivering device A packaged commodity dispensing device in which a package commodity dispensing machine is easily repaired and a packaged commodity is easily supplied and exchanged. The packaged commodity dispensing machine dispenses a packaged commodity; a frame into which the pack... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172116 | Automatic dispensing machine of cards and card like goods Dispensing more than one card or card like good is prevented to prevent issuing a duplicate with an automatic dispensing machine of card or card like good having a table which supports the piled up card or card like good. A sucking device is located over the table a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163124 | Paper wipe cleaning system A customizable disposable paper wipe system in which the wipes are sold to the consumer in a dry state to permit the consumer to prepare customized pre-moistened wipes. In one embodiment, the dry wipes are provided to the consumer with a dispenser for dispensing the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159726 | Mobile merchandising unit A mobile merchandising unit for storing and displaying merchandise particularly in a retail store. The mobile merchandising unit includes a cart assembly including a cabinet being mounted upon a wheel assembly and having bottom, side, top, and back walls, and also h... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159410 | Thermal barrier for a refrigerated compartment in a vending machine A vending machine apparatus comprising a housing defining an internal cavity and an article storage compartment positioned inside the cavity. The article storage compartment has a cooling unit associated therewith for cooling the article storage compartment. The art... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7103511 | Wireless communication networks for providing remote monitoring of devices Wireless communication networks for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote devices are provided. Briefly, one embodiment of a wireless communication network may comprise a plurality of wireless transceivers having unique identifiers. Each of the plurality ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7048183 | RFID rag and method of user verification An identification tag (100) facilitates use of a secure computer system (300). The tag (100) is adapted to be worn on a user's wrist and includes an identification and registration circuit (102) that includes an identification component (... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7008465 | Cleanable high efficiency filter media structure and applications for use An improved cartridge, typically in cylindrical or panel form that can be used in a dry or wet/dry vacuum cleaner. The cartridge is cleanable using a stream of service water, or by rapping on a solid object, or by using a compressed gas stream, but can provide excep... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6998984 | State adaptation devices and methods for wireless communications A communications system has first and second units whereby, when a user changes the physical state of the first unit, a message is sent to the second unit to cause the second unit to change to the same state. This change in state can be, for example, a physical sque... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6959230 | Vending machine system and method A system and process for controlling one or more vending machine devices, including the provision of a communications and control system for effecting an interchange of information over a wireless bus between and among the vending machine devices, the communications... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6908008 | Test device with means for storing and dispensing diagnostic strips The invention provides a substantially moisture-proof, air-tight apparatus for both dispensing a plurality of diagnostic test strips and testing a biological fluid dispensed onto the strip. One strip may be advanced for use in testing using a single, translational m... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6698614 | Transit tickets with fragrance samples and method of promoting a fragrance A transit ticket includes a sheet, event indicia on the sheet indicating an event in which the ticket can be utilized, and a product releasing layer on the sheet containing an adhesive and microcapsules with an encapsulated material. The event indicia ind... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6637620 | Method and apparatus for sampling and advertising perfume An apparatus for sampling perfume includes a card dispenser which includes a built-in atomizer. The dispenser is operated by a simple control which applies a scent onto a card and ejects the card from the dispenser. The dispenser is preferably designed to... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6578728 | Message delivery apparatus and system for paper dispensers and similar devices A message delivery system for paper dispensers having a housing for dispensing paper, audible message delivery annunciator, switch mechanism, timer and speaker, wherein the annunciator stores and delivers at least one message when the switch is closed, th... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6550639 | Triboelectric system Methods and systems for inducing an electric charge in a cleaning sheet for cleaning and removing particles from a surface are disclosed. The systems include a cleaning sheet for collecting and retaining the particles and a charging surface configured to ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6523714 | Container having virucidal, bacterial, and/or germicidal properties A tissue dispenser having virucidal, bacterial, and/or germicidal properties is provided. The tissue dispenser includes a carton adapted to contain tissues having a plurality of walls and a carton opening. The carton can be made from numerous materials, i... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6474501 | Automatic dispenser of fresh cut flowers making bouquets on request Automatic dispenser of natural flowers which is adapted to making bouquets on request by a user comprising a structure for storing and preserving several series of natural flowers. The structure comprises a transparent part which allows the user to view a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6330856 | Garment dispensing and receiving apparatus An apparatus and method for dispensing and retrieving garments in a controlled manner. The apparatus retrieves the garments in a secure enclosure while accounting for the garments returned, and compacts the returned garments, all with a single, stand-alon... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6318589 | Method for activating scents from a scented coupon by means of a coupon dispenser The present invention discloses a method for dispensing scented coupons in a way that activates the scents as they are removed from a coupon dispenser. Incorporated into one section of the individual scented coupons is a microencapsulated scent. The dispe... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6123221 | Method for activating scents from a scented coupon by means of a coupon dispenser The present invention discloses a method for dispensing scented coupons in a way that activates the scents as they are removed from a coupon dispenser. Individual scented coupons have a folded end, with a light adhesive allowing for the On one side of As ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5997928 | Method and apparatus for verifying contents of vending systems A method and apparatus designed to insure the integrity of food and food service in vending cart. Specifically, disclosed is a system that ensures the integrity of the food will not be compromised, by providing an enclosed or environmentally protected foo... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997924 | Automated process for making pizza An automated self-service pizza process and system comprises a vending machine with self-contained cooking and processing equipment to rapidly prepare delicious pizza. The stand-alone unattended process and system visually displays pizzas with choices of ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5971205 | Cigar vending machine A cigar vending machine provides for the automated vending of cigars which are stored in a humidor area within the machine until being dispensed. The humidor portion of the machine provides for the automatic control of the humidity and at least the minimu... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5897024 | Medicament dispensing cell A medicament dispensing cell for use in an automatic dispensing machine includes a housing defining a medicament storage section, a discharge section leading to an outlet, a passage between the sections, a rotatable platen and a dispensing assembly for di... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5836477 | Ball feeding device of a ball washing machine A ball feeding device is mounted on the ball washer for feeding the dirty balls into the ball washer one by one. The ball feeding device is composed of a cylindrical body in which an upper plate, an intermediate plate, a lower plate, a suction apparatus, ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5688394 | Method of preparing surface for receiving a coating and apparatus therefor Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of q... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5595786 | Method of preparing surface for receiving a coating and apparatus therefor Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of q... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5560515 | Cigarette weight control Apparatus for regularly weighing groups of cigarettes comprises a suction drum arrangement (4,6) for picking up a predetermined number of cigarettes from a multi-layer flow of cigarettes (2) on a conveyor (3) and for feeding the cigarettes as a row (25) o... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5544784 | Rechargeable battery vending machine A vending machine (10) for vending a rechargeable battery pack has a interface unit (12), new battery reservoir (14), battery dispensing unit (16), and a control unit (18). A customer interested in purchasing a new battery insets a payment in the money ha... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5442828 | Double-sided wafer scrubber with a wet submersing silicon wafer indexer An embodiment of the present invention is a wet indexer for receiving a cassette of wafers from a previous processing station that have not been allowed to dry. The wet indexer then keeps the wafers submersed in processing solution before and during index... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5397018 | Tennis ball handling system A tennis ball handling system in which a first storage container (1) for many tennis balls (2) is filled at the tennis ball producer with new tennis balls suitable for play, is transported to an installation site, such as a sporting goods store, tennis fa... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5242495 | Combined joint compound bucket and tape dispenser A combined joint compound bucket and tape dispenser comprising a cylindrical container with a removable cover. A roll of dry-wall construction tape is suspended at the top of the container beneath the cover by a rod extending through the center of the tap... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5134957 | Continuous distributor for single hygienic samples of cosmetic products A dispenser for containing and dispensing samples of a cosmetic product delivered by a roll of paper emerging from the dispenser in a predetermined sequence includes a housing for use with a C-shaped flange and a lid provided with a respective C-shaped fl... | 08/04/1992 |
