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 |
| 7364499 | Orbital sander with liquid dispenser housing An orbital sander liquid dispenser that includes a head with a hollow fluid distribution ring attached thereto that includes a plurality of jet openings formed on its bottom surface design to spray a desired liquid onto the working surface. A liquid is pumped by mea... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7314149 | Apparatus for remotely supporting and operating an aerosol canister An apparatus to discharge an aerosol canister in remotely located places includes a handle that has axially opposed end portions wherein the proximal end portion detachably receives an auxiliary support pole. The handle further includes an eyelet laterally extending... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7223039 | Pocket automatic assembly for washing and maintaining dental hygiene An automatic toothbrushing assembly has a handle casing and a reservoir casing connected to each other by mating grooves and ribs. The reservoir casing has a reservoir space containing toothpaste, and which has an inner stepped series of lateral feet and an opening ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7182223 | Detachable tube assembly Detachable tube assemblies, such as those useful in remote spraying devices, are disclosed. The assemblies use a U-shaped coupling device having a base with a central aperture, flexible arms, and radial extensions. The radial extensions interfit with alignable radia... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178241 | Lubricating shaving assembly A shaving assembly includes a grippable body having an upper end, a lower end, and one or more side walls extending therebetween. The body includes a storage reservoir for holding a fluid shaving preparation. The storage reservoir is enclosed by the upper and lower ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144312 | Scratch removal tool and system A system for removing scratches from glass windows, windshields and the like utilizing a compound applied to a powered polishing disk/pad which effectively “scrubs” away the scratches. Liquid needs to be applied during the process. To enable the operator to use ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137203 | Shaving apparatus A shaving apparatus includes a razor blade, a reservoir for containing a non-solid shaving aid material, at least one conduit extending between the reservoir and one or more ports, and a pump in fluid communication with one or both of the reservoir and the conduit. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115018 | Hand held electric polisher A polisher has a polishing disc on a shaft driven by a brushless DC motor driven by a motor controller mounted spaced from the polisher and adjacent a ground fault interrupt circuit and a power plug. Power and control wires form a cord that provides communication be... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7044177 | Methods and apparatuses for dispensing condiments A condiment dispenser (such as a unique condiment packet, or automated device) that is configured for dispensing one or more types of condiment (e.g., ketchup, mustard mayonnaise, barbeque sauce, or Ranch dressing) relative to a food item, such as a French fry. In o... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6997227 | Method and apparatus for seaming abutting layers of planar material The present invention is concerned with a method and apparatus for seaming together abutting side-by-side layers of planar material with adhesive and a backing tape to form a finished seam extending along the line of abutment. The method consists of laying a backing... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966461 | Apparatus for mounting a spray can An apparatus for mounting an aerosol spray can such that the can may be activated to dispense product from the can at a remote location to the user. The apparatus has a handle, a can base support, a body member and a trigger lever. The lever is pivotably attached to... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964535 | Advanced cleaning system with off-head mounted nozzle An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portio... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964353 | De-icing material dispensing system for gutters An apparatus for dispensing ice melting chemicals directly into roof gutters comprises a linearly elongated pole having two cushioned grips for comfortable holding. At the upper end of the pole, a guide hook is provided which hooks over the edge of the gutter, and p... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6948642 | Apparatus and method for dispensing fluids into an air intake An apparatus and method for dispensing fluids into an air line comprises a container having a valve so as to selectively open the container to allow flow of fluids therefrom, the container being configured with a circumferential channel and with a circumferential gr... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6928870 | Spice storage and dispensing spoon A spice storage and dispensing system is configured as a spoon and includes a handle for the storage of spice and a bowl for the measurement and dispensing of spice received from the handle. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910274 | Shaving apparatus According to the present invention, a shaving apparatus handle includes an interior cavity, a housing, and an actuator. The interior cavity has a first end and a second end lengthwise, and is operable to store flowable shaving aid material. The housing is mounted on... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6866511 | Electronic device for the preparation of mixed drinks An electronic bar tool is disclosed that is capable of displaying titles and recipes for a plurality of mixed drinks. The apparatus comprises a handle having a display device and a measuring device for measuring a volume of liquid. The display displays the drink ing... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6695172 | Paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device A combination paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device for surface marking and flagging the path of underground utilities.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6557730 | Cutting and decorating device with cutting depth shop A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material. The cutting blade includes a d... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6554163 | Decorating and cutting device A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6547098 | Decorating and cutting device with cutting device blade biasing A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously or independently dispense decorating material and/or cut a target material. The cuttin... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6516972 | Device for removing dried caulking compound from caulking tube nozzle A tool for removing dried caulking compound from the nozzle of a caulking tube includes a handle and a generally cylindrical member attached to the handle. The generally cylindrical member has a threaded portion, e.g., similar to a wood screw, which is ad... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6375044 | Device for removing dried caulking compound from caulking tube nozzle A tool for removing dried caulking compound from the nozzle of a caulking tube includes a handle and a generally cylindrical member attached to the handle. The generally cylindrical member has a threaded portion, e.g., similar to a wood screw, which is ad... | 04/23/2002 |
| 5996853 | Putty injection tool A putty injection tool that is hand held and injects one shot of putty or filler material at a time into a void such as a hole left from setting a nail. The tool is cradled in the curve of the fingers with the hollow tube tip protruding past the fingers. ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5769279 | Aerosol container discharging apparatus with flag staking capability An apparatus for discharging the contents of an aerosol container and for creating an opening in a substrate. The apparatus includes a rod member having a front and a rear end; a holder for the aerosol container disposed adjacent the front end of the rod ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5649508 | Liquid dispensing side handle apparatus and method A receiving side handle is provided for receiving and supporting a liquid rubbing compound dispenser from a hand-held buffing machine of the type having a threaded side handle bore. The receiving side handle is interchangeable with original equipment thre... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5638990 | Squeezable container with spreading knife A container for viscous fluids or materials, such as wall patching compound includes a hollow, flexible, tubular body having a spreading knife mounted to an end thereof. The container includes a nozzle on an opposite end of the tubular body through which ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5638993 | Fluid dispenser for use with power tools A dispenser for selectively dispensing oil onto a cutting member of a power tool. The inventive device includes a reservoir attachable to or integral with a body of a power drill. A dispensing assembly extends from the reservoir into close proximity to a ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5261269 | Leak detector for swimming pool A pool leak detector for use in combination with a pole having a proximal end to be used as a handle and a distal end to be submerged in the pool, the detector comprising means for providing a container of dye carried on the distal end with the container ... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5170729 | Fertilizer dispenser with closure at pointed tip A device for dispensing a quantity of granular fertilizer to an underground location. The device consists of an inner and outer tubular section with the inner tube being hollow. Both tubular sections have a lower pointed end and the inner tube is rotatabl... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5165579 | Detachable lid for a beverage can with a can opening tool A detachable lid for a beverage can is adapted to be snap fit over the lid of an opened can. The lid has a spout adapted to be fit in the users mouth, a closure for the spout, a resilient strap for holding the closure to the lid, and a pry tab to enable t... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5158214 | Solder paste applicator and mixing tool A solder paste applicator for dispensing a tin/lead solder in a uniform, homogeneous fashion. The solder paste applicator comprises both a mixing assembly and a plunger assembly. The mixing assembly mixes the solder until it is homogeneous and the plunger... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5082145 | Wine cask restraining accessory A wine cask accessory comprising a shaped plate (1) having a pair of depending leg portions (2,3) disposed on either side of the shaped opening (4) having an innermost portion (5) which is shaped to receive the most common sizes of wine cask valve (V), th... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5050530 | Liquid applicator A translucent tank carries along its bottom portion, a pair of transversely extending spaced parallel wick pads which are removeably received in and protrude from recesses in the bottom portion. A handle is pivotally connected along one side of the tank a... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4957226 | Automatic food dispensing method, apparatus and utensil An automatic food dispensing method, apparatus and utensil primarily for use in fast food restaurants, bakeries, and the like. The method and apparatus comprise a pumping system from a supply through a pump in a controlled amount with a reverse action of ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4793517 | Portable personal liquid storage and dispenser unit A resilient bottle or container has three compartments for liquid soap, shampoo and conditioning rinse, respectively. A normally closed, openable valve controls a port in each compartment. The soap valve opens into the center of a sponge which is fastened... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4767034 | Scrubber cap closure A scrubber cap assembly comprising a spout and a dispensing cap of the push-pull type for use on a container containing a liquid material wherein the dispensing cap has a generally flat top surface and a skirt extending outwardly and downwardly from the t... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4722460 | Underwater granular algaecide dispenser A granular algaecide dispensing device for dispensing granular algaecide in controlled amounts and in specific locations, such as on algae spots, in a fluid vessel, such as a swimming pool, from a position above the surface of said fluid vessel. The devic... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4637526 | Theft resistant condiment container A theft resistant condiment dispenser for dispensing such condiments as salt and pepper. There is a first box-like support member which is secured to a table by a flexible member which permits movement of the box-like member around a table but which preve... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4579257 | Closure for beverage cans or the like A removable closure for the top of a can having, at its top, a lid and a raised bead surrounding the lid, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, the closure including: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with t... | 04/01/1986 |
