Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438632 | Method and apparatus for cleaning a web-based chemical mechanical planarization system A method and apparatus for cleaning a web-based chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) system. Specifically, a fluid spray bar is coupled to a frame assembly which may be mounted on a CMP system. The fluid spray bar will move along the frame assembly. As the fluid ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7370813 | Multiple function dispenser A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a two piece slideable eductor assembly, one of which is also rotatable. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjus... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364053 | Sink side touchless foam dispenser A soap dispenser, preferably a sink side counter mounted dispenser, to dispense foamed liquid soap by mixing in an outlet of a soap spout liquid, soap and air preferably provided from a liquid soap pump and a air pump located remote from the faucet. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7328818 | Portable bottled water dispenser The present invention provides a compact and short profile portable bottled beverage dispenser for gravitationally dispensing a liquid from an inverted standard sized bottle such as the 3- or 5-gallon bottles commonly used in the drinking water industry. In one embo... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325967 | Method and apparatus for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations A method and apparatus are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations. The apparatus may be referred to as a system which includes a number of discrete components which cooperate together to ultimately deliver micro-ingredients... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322216 | Washing aid dispenser and washing machine comprising said dispenser A washing aid dispenser for a washing machine comprises at least a compartment, which is adapted to contain washing aids and is provided with a first siphon having a pre-determined suction height and at least a second siphon having a higher suction height than the f... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320541 | Mixer element for a mixer for multi-component pastes, and mixer using the same The present invention relates to a mixer element for a mixer for producing a paste by mixing components, the mixer comprising a mixing chamber. The mixer element comprises a body portion comprising a longitudinal axis extending from a rear end to a front end of the ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320414 | Beverage dispense A beverage dispense system has a dispense nozzle with inlet sections for connection to beverage supplies that merge into an outlet section sized to match the flows such that a unit volume of beverage can be dispensed more quickly. The inlet sections are provided wit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314070 | Method and apparatus for gradient generation A method and apparatus for treating a fluid. A method for treating a fluid may include combining two or more separate streams into a common stream and then splitting the common stream into a new set of separate streams wherein the separate streams may possess differ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311270 | Device and methodology for improved mixing of liquids and solids An eductor for mixing liquids and solid particles includes a nozzle, an initial mixing chamber, a first diffuser, an intermediate mixing chamber and a second diffuser. The nozzle includes a semicircular nozzle outlet that is offset from a centrally-located first axi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293675 | Beverage line cleaning system Concentrated beverages are supplied from corresponding collapsible bags-in-boxes to a fountain dispenser having multiple dispensing valves and through corresponding beverage supply lines each having an air operated pump. A coupler connects each supply line to a spou... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270788 | Assay device processing instrument An assay device processing instrument comprises a plurality of processing modules. A transport system transports an assay device to each processing module, the transport system being adapted to transfer the assay device from the transport system to the module to ena... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264678 | Process for cleaning a surface A process is described wherein a surface, for example the exterior surface of a vehicle, is contacted with a cleaning composition capable of rendering the surface treated hydrophilic and then rinsed with purified rinse water. Preferably the process also involves a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258783 | Fluid delivery system for a water tub using a removeable chemical carrier A water tub including a fluid delivery system utilizes a removeable carrier to provide fluids to the fluid delivery system. In some instances, the carrier is disposable such that depletion of the fluids within the container results in the carrier being thrown away a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258251 | Multi-chambered dispensing container A multi-chambered dispensing container which has a unique means for seating the cap portion of the container to the bottle portion of the container. The cap portion can be attached to the bottle portion such that the contents of one chamber of the container do not l... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7240807 | Method and apparatus for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations A method and apparatus are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations. The apparatus may be referred to as a system which includes a number of discrete components which cooperate together to ultimately deliver micro-ingredients... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7223426 | System and method for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate The present invention is related to a device and method for dispensing dual component liquids or concentrates packaged in separate containers to provide protection from effects such as oxidation and moisture loss. The liquids or concentrates can be dispensed through... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7201292 | Flow restriction device A liquid flow-restriction device has a plurality of flow-restriction passages connected to a common outlet. Each flow-restriction passage has a magnetically operable valve having a valve member movable between an open position and a closed position. The valves are o... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182221 | Dispensing system and method of manufacturing and using same with a dispenser tip management A mixing module for use in a dispenser system having a housing with a front end, a rear end and an interior opening between the front and rear end, and the housing having a cap covering at the front end. A rod and a mixing chamber are received within the interior op... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7159743 | Device for injecting additive fluids into a primary fluid flow A device for injecting additive fluids into a stream of a primary fluid as it passes through a common central bore is characterized by a series of specially formed layers each having a particular fluid flow pattern formed therein. The layers are registered one above... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150377 | Bulk container assembly A substance container may be used for containing substances such as liquids or powders. The container assembly includes a body. The body contains a bag to contain the substance. At least a portion of the side walls of the body may include a double panel thickness to... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7131468 | Method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form A method for creating a ready-to-use product from a concentrated form comprises providing a source of locally supplied diluent to a dispenser having a fill station, providing a container of first concentrate at a remote site, providing a first product container, ide... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7093467 | Washing machine having detergent supply apparatus A washing machine includes a detergent supply apparatus having a detachable partition member. The detergent supply apparatus includes a casing which defines an outer appearance of the detergent supply apparatus, and a detergent/fabric softener container slidably set... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083781 | Film forming polymers, methods of use, and devices and applications thereof Compositions and methods for delivering active agents to the skin of a subject, including a polymer, an active ingredient and a solvent are disclosed, the compositions being capable of delivery by rolling, spreading, aerosol or in droplets and of forming a film in c... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7076966 | Refrigerated liquid dispensing system A refrigerated liquid dispensing system includes a cabinet having a refrigerated compartment. At least one liquid container such as a water bottle is mounted in a receptacle in the compartment. A valve is mounted to the neck of the bottle for controlling the flow of... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070096 | Portable liquid dispensing station As a mobile equipment for supplying fuels, serving also for storing and purchase of other kinds of liquids, like drinking water etc., there is designed a liquid dispensing station provided with dispensing system, pumping equipment and an operation unit having a cont... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059761 | Product blender and dispenser A command module, draw switch, blending and dispensing assembly, and multiple ingredient storage and delivery modules are added to a conventional milk shake freezer and dispensing machine. A selector panel is provided to enable the operator to dispense a shake-like ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048148 | Liquid dispensing device A drink dispensing head incorporating a Venturi valve to utilize the motive force of a high pressure liquid to draw a low pressure liquid into the dispensing head without the need for a pumping means. A Venturi valve incorporated into a remote valve structure for ad... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044336 | Multi-flavored hot beverage dispenser An apparatus for dispensing a flavored beverage. The apparatus comprises a hopper adapted to hold a common base powder and having a hopper outlet, the hopper being operative to dispense the base powder via the hopper outlet in accordance with a powder dispense signa... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028864 | Bar gun A bar gun includes a housing assembly with valve seats, separate inlets to those seats and separate outlets from those seats. Valve elements are operatively mounted to the housing to cooperate with the valve seats. Actuators are pivotally mounted relative to the hou... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007829 | Hollow handle push-up piston for a food container A dessert container has a tube with a piston. The piston includes a food contact member slidably mounted in the tube. The piston also has a hollow rod extending from and suitable for use with the food contact member. With the piston thus mounted in the tube, wherein... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004355 | Beverage dispensing apparatus having drink supply canister holder The present invention provides a drink supply canister holder for a beverage dispensing apparatus for a residential refrigerator. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a drink supplier including the drink supply canister holder for holding or maintaining at lea... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6996956 | Fluid dispenser having improved cleaning solvent delivery system A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning solvent, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication with the b... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986442 | Method and apparatus for blending and dispensing liquid compositions The present invention is directed to a multi-chambered dispenser for blending and dispensing a customized liquid product such as a liquid cosmetic foundation. The dispenser includes a device for selecting a customized liquid formula; a plurality of cartridges separa... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6951294 | Laundry detergent dispenser A laundry detergent dispenser includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The front wall has a first compartment and a second compartment extending therein. A container is mounted within the housing... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6938801 | Temperature controlled dispensing device A flowable food dispenser for dispensing a flowable food product. The dispenser includes a housing with first and second bays, and a plurality of cassettes that are removably receivable within the bays. Each cassette is configured for receiving a pouch containing th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932237 | Method and device for generating a multi-component compound The device for generating a multi-component compound, in particular for dental purposes, by pressing out and mixing its components from cartridges (5), which open into a mixer (10), is characterized in that the advance speed of the motor (15) is... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929153 | Fluid dispensing apparatus with check-valve operated mixing ability A fluid dispensing gun that features a cap with first and second inlets to receive separate, metered flows of fluid. The cap has a first duct that to direct flow from the first inlet to a first outlet. A check valve receives flow from the second inlet. The duct and ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926171 | Paint colorant dispenser A paint colorant dispenser for dispensing colorants into both large and small containers includes a cabinet for accommodating a plurality of color and canisters in fluid communication with a common dispense outlet. A container shelf unit is disposed in front of the ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921000 | Process and apparatus for dispensing fluids This invention relates to an apparatus and a process for rapidly and accurately dispensing fluids, in which at least one component is dispensed into the reaction vessel in two or three stages. In this process, the amount of fluid dispensed in the second and third st... | 07/26/2005 |
