Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| 7314342 | Cement hopper attachment for skid steer loader The cement hopper attachment includes a raised hopper supported atop two uprights extending from a rectangular base. The hopper has a forward mounted gate and cement chute. A hydraulic cylinder operatively connected to the skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic controls a... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7275700 | Self-propelled chemical delivery vehicle and dispenser A self-propelled chemical delivery vehicle and dispenser generally for agricultural use includes a frame including first and second vertically spaced support members; a rider support member mounted to the frame; an apparatus for providing motive power mounted to the... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258294 | Compacting apparatus A machining waste metal recycling machine has an in-feed hopper. The hopper uses paired augers to move the waste metal through the hopper to a cutting and transporting auger. The hopper augers are powered independently from each other, and may be individually revers... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7172085 | Squeezable, fillable feeding device An easy to use, squeezable device with a soft, flexible tube for feeding liquid nutrition to a person, includes: a) a squeezable bottle portion for holding the ingestible liquid therewithin, the bottle portion comprising an opening... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7086342 | Standardized receiver for bulk seed containers A standardized receiver for bulk materials containers such as seeds for the quick and efficient loading of seed into a planter with bulk handling capability. Delivery mechanism associated with the receiver is disposed to accept materials discharged from the containe... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7052062 | Trailerable refreshment stand A trailer, intended to be towed on public thoroughfares by a motorized vehicle, that readily converts to a mobile refreshment stand for use at parties and other places where a mobile refreshment stand may be desired having built-in refreshment disbursing, electrical... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043946 | Disguised safe A safe for storing valuables such as guns has an external configuration that resembles a water processing apparatus such as a water heater, water softener, or pressure tank. The safe includes a door that provides access to a dry cavity within the safe for storing va... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044342 | Hand held fuel container A portable hand held fuel container includes a pour tube, a fill tube spaced from the pour tube, a removable closure cap to close the inlet end to the fill tube, a vent arrangement in the closure cap that permits and prevents exterior air to enter to fill tube to en... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040556 | Convertible broadcast spreader A broadcast type fertilizer spreader includes a hopper having ground engaging wheels mounted on the hopper frame and operating the broadcast rotor which broadcast the fertilizer. The spreader includes a handle for guiding and pushing the spreader and an actuator han... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7007502 | In-car hydration systems Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid blad... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6932287 | Spreader An improved spreader assembly adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a tailgate and a bumper. The improved spreader assembly includes a hopper and a retaining arrangement. The hopper has an upper section and a bottom section. The bottom section has a base surface... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6889877 | Portable fluid-transporting system The present invention concerns embodiments of a portable fluid-transporting system for mounting on a land-driven vehicle, such as a loader, and methods for their use. In an illustrated embodiment, a fluid-transporting device includes at least one fluid container, or... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6851588 | Apparatus and methods for converting the load compartment of a vehicle into a water tank According to a disclosed embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for converting the load compartment of a vehicle into a tank for carrying liquids comprises a removable cover assembly configured to cover an upper opening of the load compartment. A pump, which can ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6722679 | Vehicle mounted liquid dispensing assembly A liquid dispensing assembly structured to be permanently or removably mounted on a bicycle or variety of other types of vehicles comprising an array of “squirt guns” more specifically defined by selectively operable nozzle assemblies. A control assembly is stru... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6648177 | Mobile oil dispenser A mobile fluid dispenser is provided for dispensing fluids. The mobile fluid dispenser comprises a body defining a tank, a pump mounted to the body, and wheels mounted to the body. The body comprises a tank. The wheels are configured such that the mobile ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6648184 | Refillable water bottle system A refillable water bottle system includes a container having a neck defining an outlet and receivable by a conventional bottled water dispenser. Opposite the neck, the container includes a cap defining an inlet for receiving water into the container. A fi... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6520458 | Distributor insert dual function stand and storage method A distributor insert screen cover adapted for use both as a particulate bay screen cover and as a lightweight and stable distributor insert stand. A screen is provided in multiple panels that span portions of an open, particulate bay top wall. The panels ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6205938 | Grain box insert for seeding implement A seeding implement grain box is provided with a single piece molded plastic insert at the bottom of the box that forms an array of funnel sections having open lower ends that align with the openings in the grain box bottom wall. The funnel sections have ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6170704 | Machine and method for monitoring mobile product application A mobile products applicator includes a monitoring system particularly adaptable for use in selected product management applications, wherein application rates for selected products stored on-board one or more storage devices are measured on-the-go and vi... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6135036 | Broadcast spreader with replaceable spinner A broadcast spreader includes a perforated, dished spinner defining a concave upper surface which is particularly adapted to spreading pelletized mulch. The shaft upon which the spinner is mounted is jointed to permit sections of the shaft to be disconnec... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6047866 | Portable liquid dispenser A portable liquid dispenser apparatus has an insulated liquid container having a plurality of flexible dispensing tubes extending from the container. Each of the plurality of flexible dispensing tubes has a nozzle and valve on the end thereof for selectiv... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5810213 | Portable pressurized reservoir supply tank A portable pressurized reservoir supply tank comprises a tank housing with a flat upper surface, a flat lower surface and a hollow interior, air and water being contained within the tank in an operative orientation, a pressure gauge being positioned throu... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5755368 | Liquid dispensing apparatus for bicyclists and skaters A liquid dispensing apparatus installed on a bicycle for use by a person operating the bicycle or a liquid dispensing apparatus installed on a person for use by a person operating inline skates is described. In the preferred embodiment a carbonated drink ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5735440 | Bicycle mounted squirt gun and fluid dispensing apparatus A fluid dispensing apparatus is mounted to and supported by any of numerous sizes and styles of bicycles. The fluid dispensing apparatus has a means for storing water, a means for pressurizing stored water, a means for controlling the release of pressuriz... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5607087 | Pressurized fluid dispensing device A pressurized fluid dispensing device for storing and dispensing pressurized fluid, such as water, to individuals during the performance of their particular activity, particularly activities such as cycling, wind surfing, rock climbing, in line skating, a... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5501402 | Patching pan device The patching pan is a device for use with a truck having a material containment bed with a material distribution opening. The patching pan is rotatably and detachably mounted to the truck. In a first position, patching material is urged through the distri... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5358142 | Mouth-pressurized drinking bag A mouth-pressurized drinking bag comprises a collapsible inner bladder for holding a beverage, such as water. A long tube has a proximal end communicably attached to the lowest portion of the bladder, and a distal end extending away from the dispenser. A ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5356054 | Wagon with cutting, mixing and dispensing functions for fodder and grass or straw materials stored in silos The invention concerns a wagon for cutting, mixing and dispensing fodder. At least two rotating endless screws are housed within a curved-profile compartment. The screws have spirals wound in opposite directions to one another, so that the processed mater... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5326124 | Bicycle water delivery apparatus This invention relates to an improved water delivery apparatus which may be adapted to be mounted for use on a bicycle in which water may be delivered to be sprayingly discharged through the sprayer or to a mouthpiece which may be placed in a bicycle ride... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5307957 | Beverage dispensing vehicle with a pump The invention relates to an arrangement for dispensing hot beverages and comprises a container (3) having thermally insulated walls which fully seal the interior of the container. The container can be inserted into a holder (1) and drawn from said holder ... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5285933 | Pressure holding liquid bottle for mounting on a bicycle A pressure holding liquid bottle for mounting on a standard bicycle liquid bottle cage or bracket and having a container for holding a liquid, a cap removably attached to an open end of the container and a friction grip removably mounted on the bottle. Th... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5265769 | Drinking apparatus A drinking apparatus is described for use in any activity where a person desires to have easy access to a drink. The drinking apparatus includes a bottle for storing a fluid and a tube accessible by the mouth of a user to apply suction for drinking from t... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5215231 | Water supply apparatus for bicycle Apparatus for dispensing liquid into the mouth of a bicyclist, the apparatus including a container with a flexible wall, an adjustable holder for holding the container on a bicycle, a liquid delivery tube extending from the container, and at least one com... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5201442 | Remote control water device A remotely actuated apparatus is provided for delivering a liquid to a desired location, particularly for use with a bicycle. The invention includes a reservoir, a pump adapted to receive liquid from the reservoir regardless of the orientation of the rese... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5158218 | Pressurized fluid dispensing device A pressurized fluid dispensing device for storing and dispensing pressurized fluid, such as water, to athletes during the performance of their particular activity, particularly endurance events such as a bicycle tour, biathlon, triathlon and the like. The... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5119978 | Mounted multiple drinking reservoirs for bicycles and the like A drinking reservoir for a bicycle and the like consists of a housing having at least one compartment for storing a drinkable liquid therein, a mechanism for securing the housing to a portion of the bicycle and another mechanism for extracting the drinkab... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5104613 | Material handling system A material handling system includes a hopper assembly for mounting on a vehicle bed. The hopper assembly has a rear leg for mounting on a rear end wall of the vehicle bed and a side leg for mounting on a sidewall of the vehicle bed. The hopper legs inters... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4981272 | Fuel delivery system capable of being drawn out and lowered intended to be used on airplane refuelling vehicles A fuel delivery system for refuelling airplanes comprising a delivery station mounted on an airplane refuelling tank-vehicle and movable from a rest position wherein it is completely received within a suitable, practically inaccessible housing formed on t... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4911339 | Bicycle water pump A liquid dispensing apparatus, suitable for mounting on a bicycle safely provides the rider of the bicycle a way to refresh himself without having to stop and dismount the bicycle. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus generally includes a cylindrical ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4865227 | Dispensing apparatus A material dispensing apparatus in combination with a tipping body, such as a tipping truck, the body of which is tiltable between a horizontal position and an inclined position includes at least one removable module mounted on the tipping body and provid... | 09/12/1989 |
