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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091744 | Arrangement for pouring free-flowing media from a container The invention relates to an arrangement for pouring free-flowing media out of a container. The arrangement contains a pour-out valve (3, 50) which can be specifically opened and closed by the user via an easy to operate actuating device (9), and thus a... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7802704 | Gasoline can A gasoline can having a nozzle assembly which includes a ball valve that is in an open mode when the can's nozzle is lifted for pouring, and which when the can's nozzle is in a lowered storage mode, the ball valve is closed. ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7255293 | Hose-end sprayer assembly A sprayer assembly for connection to a container of liquid chemical to be sprayed has a manually operable rotary valve mounted within the housing of the assembly and has a carrier liquid duct and a product duct opening into the liquid duct, the valve being selective... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7188786 | Hose-end sprayer assembly A hose-end sprayer assembly connectable to at least one container of product to be dispensed has an elongated housing for a venturi tube assembly rotatable about its central axis and devised to selectively open and close a product inlet opening as well as its associ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7066358 | Watering container A fluid container includes a body defining a storage compartment, an elongated spout carried by the body and in fluid communication with the storage compartment, and a swivel coupling between the spout on the body accommodating swiveling of the spout relative to the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059490 | Beverage can lid with articulated neck A beverage can lid (10) is provided with an articulated neck (15) which can be lifted after partly tearing a closure seal (13) to drink the beverage contained in the can and which can be then folded down together with the seal so as to close her... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6971547 | Dispensing package with lockable closure A disc top dispensing closure which includes a body having an opening and an actuator having a channel mounted to the closure body. The actuator is pivotable about a pivot axis between an open position, wherein the channel and the opening of the body form a continuo... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6932240 | Oval-shaped tube closure A dispensing closure is provided for attachment to the discharge port of a standard circular-headed tube. The closure comprises a skirt with a circular cross-sectional shape at its base that merges gradually to an oval-shaped face at its top. When the closure is att... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6691394 | Disk-top fluid dispensing package A dispensing package for fluent products includes a container of one-piece integrally molded plastic construction having a hollow flexible body, and a rigid integral finish defined by a deck that spans one end of the body, a package dispensing opening in ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6564978 | Disk-top fluid dispensing package A dispensing package for fluent products includes a container of one-piece integrally molded plastic construction having a hollow flexible body, and a rigid integral finish defined by a deck that spans one end of the body, a package dispensing opening in ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6471101 | Spout and its assembly with a receptacle A receptacle (20) having a pocket (29) in which a spout assembly (24) is stored prior to placing it in an open mode in which the receptacle's content is dispensed. Spout assembly (24) includes a spout proper (25) to which a body formation (27) having a ch... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6439441 | Bottle with rotational dispenser A container for storing and dispensing viscous liquids which dispenses from the bottom of the container and which has a self-closing, non-drip dispensing spout. The dispensing spout may be provided on the bottom of an upright container having a cap at the... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6431416 | Disk-type toggle-action dispensing closure, package and method of assembly A toggle-action dispensing closure includes a base having an upper edge, and internal thread or bead for securement to a container, and a recessed deck disposed beneath the upper edge and having a fluid dispensing opening. A dispensing disk or actuator is... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6394323 | Dispenser package for fluent products and method of manufacture A dispenser package for a fluent product that includes a plastic container having an axially extending cylindrical neck, and a closure secured to the open end of the neck. The closure includes a plastic fitment having a dispensing opening and a cylindrica... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6343725 | Disk-type toggle-action dispensing closure, package and method of assembly A toggle-action dispensing closure includes a base having an upper edge, and internal thread or bead for securement to a container, and a recessed deck disposed beneath the upper edge and having a fluid dispensing opening. A dispensing disk or actuator is... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6267265 | Pill dispenser A pill dispenser to dispense a pill received from a pill container engaged therebelow. The pill dispenser comprises a cavity, said cavity having an exposed end and shaped to form a conical surface therein. The conical shape of the dispenser cavity, advant... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6223746 | Metered dose inhaler pump A metered dose inhaler pump for delivering a metered dose of an active compound from an active compound inlet through a spray outlet without the need of a pressurized active compound container. Reciprocating action of an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6161737 | Bottle with rotational dispenser A container for storing and dispensing viscous liquids which dispenses from the bottom of the container and which has a self-closing, non-drip dispensing spout. The dispensing spout may be provided on the bottom of an upright container having a cap at the... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6152329 | Locking device for a closure cap A closure cap for a container is disclosed which has a body disposed over e mouth of a container. The body has a passage for fluid flow from the mouth of the container to an opening. The closure cap also has a top plate pivotally attached to the body for ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6119894 | Pill dispenser with pivoting conical transferor A pill dispensing cap assembly to dispense a pill or the like received from a pill container engaged therebelow. The assembly comprises two components, namely a pill transferor to dispense one pill and a base. A cavity in said pill transferor is provided,... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6059154 | Stopping capsule incorporating a self-retracting spout The invention relates to a stopping capsule with self-retracting spout which comprises a capsule body with a central orifice, a mobile spout and a rotating lid which controls the emergence and retraction of the spout. The capsule body comprises a shaft wh... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6053374 | Dosing cap for dispensing liquids The invention is a plastic cap for liquid containers, comprising a main body, which is essentially cylindrical, and an element (20) for dispensing the liquid. The upper part of said dispensing element is essentially circular, level and hinged to the main ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6029864 | Container A container (1) for petrochemical products comprises a pour adapter (19), provided with a pour spout (20) and is parallelepiped-shaped, the pour adapter (19) being disposed within an upper corner area (recess 28). In order to control and facilitate respec... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6029866 | Multiple injection, toggle-action dispensing structure A dispensing structure is provided for an opening to a container. The dispensing structure includes a body for extending from the container around the opening. The dispensing structure defines a discharge aperture communicating with the container opening.... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5961010 | Dispensing beverage closure An injection moldable closure includes a base member having a top and a substantially cylindrical side with internal threads thereon. The top of the base member includes a socket with an aperture at the bottom of the socket and a groove extending away fro... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5927352 | Device for discharging powder contained in a bag The device comprises a housing (10) having a powder inlet opening (12) in an upper face (13) thereof. A dust shield (14) upstands from the upper face (13) adjacent said powder inlet opening (12). A movable box (16) for accommodating a bag (18) containing ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5890628 | Dispensing lid assembly for a container A dispensing lid assembly which includes a rotatable spout for use with a container defining a container cavity. The container may be the type having deflectable sidewalls. The rotatable spout includes an arcuate ball portion and a nozzle portion. The arc... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5873478 | Spill-proof cap for beverage containers A spill-proof cap or lid for a standard beverage container, such as a soft drink, water and other liquid bottle, includes a housing which is configured to fit over the container opening. The housing includes top and bottom, each of which includes a recess... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5865352 | Bottle with rotational dispenser A container for storing and dispensing viscous liquids which dispenses from the bottom of the container and which has a self-closing, non-drip dispensing spout. The dispensing spout may be provided on the bottom of an upright container having a cap at the... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5853115 | Dispensing closure A dispensing closure for a container is provided having a cap, a receiving cavity on an outer wall of the cap and a spout rotatably lodged within the cavity. Product from the container can exit through the cap and be dispensed through a channel in the spo... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5797521 | Dispensing cap for vacuum bottles A dispensing cap for vacuum bottles including a cap body in the form of an inverted glass coupled to the nozzle of the vacuum bottle and having a liquid discharge axial opening, an annular gasket mounted at the upper part of the cap body around the liquid... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5671868 | Fluid dispensing container equipped with a funneled sidewall section and a valved pouring spout The present invention provides a fluid dispensing container which more effectively regulates and controls fluids dispensed from the container. The container includes a unique funneling and valve assembly which funnels fluid from the container to a valved ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5636767 | Easy dispensing bottle for viscous liquids A container in the form of a bottle is especially designed to quickly dispense viscous liquids such as shampoo, conditioner or suntan lotion without waiting for drainage of the contents toward the dispensing valve or outlet. The bottle has an air inlet at... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5544790 | Plastic squeeze container A plastic squeeze container including a fluid container body having a neck and a side notch near the neck, a cap covered on the neck of the fluid container body and having side notch and a guide tube in the side notch, and a guide block fitted into the si... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5542585 | Dispensing closure with pivotably mounted spout and means for limiting travel thereof Dispensing closure comprising a cap including an upper surface and a depending skirt adapted to be secured to a dispenser, a spout with an enlarged base and an elongated body, and mounting members, such as trunnions and a cavity defined within the upper s... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5524799 | Dispensing closure employing standards with bearings to receive spout therein A dispensing closure consisting of a cap with a cavity defined in its upper surface, and a spout to fit within the cavity. The spout has an enlarged base, and a central passage extending through the base and the remainder of the spout. Aligned trunnions a... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5503309 | Toggle dispensing closure wherein the toggle is attached to the closure by a pair of opposing slots In accordance with the present invention there is provided an injection molded toggle dispensing closure for a package for dispensing a product. The dispensing closure includes a cap formed from a housing. The housing has a top wall and a peripheral wall ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5489046 | Squeezable dispenser with a recessed bottom spout A dispenser made of a soft plastic material suitable for squeeze-type dispensing of liquid. A plastic lid screws onto threads at the bottom of the container and a flip down recessed spout is attached to the screw-on lid. A dead space filled with air or so... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5484089 | Pill bottle and dispensing cap combination A pill bottle and dispensing cap combination comprising a pill bottle having a tubular side wall with inwardly flared upper and lower end portions, a bottom wall integral with the lower end portion, and a mouth with outwardly projecting threads extended f... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5482172 | Container with dual dispensers A container with dual dispensers for allowing easy and complete dispensing of the container contents from either end of the container. In a first embodiment the container is characterized by a receptacle provided with a top dispenser on the upper end and ... | 01/09/1996 |
