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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7819293 | Replenishable drinking vessel A handheld drinking vessel with a compressible bladder, inlet and outlet members, an inlet valve to allow liquid to flow into the bladder, and an outlet valve to allow liquid to flow from the bladder whereby liquid can be exhausted by a compression of the bladder an... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7320422 | Fastener tool The fastener tool includes a nosepiece, a nosepiece cover pivotally attached to the nosepiece, a latch pivotally attached to the nosepiece cover, a latch wire pivotally attached to the latch for engaging at least one hook disposed on the nosepiece, wherein the latch... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318487 | Pneumatic tool with an adjustable clip A pneumatic tool has a body, a handle, a clip, a biasing member and a cap. The handle is formed on and extends from the body and has a free end and an annular shank extending from the free end. The clip is rotatably and slidably mounted on the shank and has a collar... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316332 | Wearable skin treatment device Persons often encounter the need to apply some form of skin treatment when on the go. Such treatments include disinfectant, sunscreens, medications, and moisturizing lotions. The present invention comprises convenient portable skin treatment dispensers in the form o... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293645 | Method for monitoring hand hygiene compliance While clean, disinfected hands are widely recognized as a principle means for controlling the spread of infections, disease, and similar health problems to both self and others, the prompt and repeated application of such materials as soap and water or waterless gel... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7231990 | Limit structure for a hook of a pneumatic tool The limit structure for the hook of the pneumatic tool, and the area that is preset on the pneumatic tool has a cylinder hook assembly part that can be covered by a loop cover of the hook. A ring groove is placed on the circumferential area of the hook assembly part... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7137493 | Baggage with retractable beverage container pocket A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to e... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7044343 | Gravity flow water filtration backpack A backpack containing a gravity flow water filtration system. The backpack incorporates a compartment at its top to hold a reservoir of untreated water, and a compartment at the bottom to hold a reservoir for filtered water. A tube and filter connect the two compart... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7013671 | Lunch bottle pack A liquid container is encased in an insulated jacket type pack, which has back-straps and a handle for ease of carrying, pockets for storage and zippered openings for access to the liquid container. The liquid container has recessed drink holders located near the bo... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6990860 | Low fluid level indicator for hydration bladder A method for indicating the relative fluid level of a personal hydration bladder, and for alerting the user that the bladder has been depleted to a predetermined level or levels. A non-invasive sensor detects changes in the bladder geometry and transmits the informa... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6840100 | Liquid level indicator A liquid level measuring system for a personal hydration pack using capacitive sensing pads located outside of the reservoir. Variation in the liquid level due to movement of the pack is used advantageously to increase the resolution of the measurement. An indicator... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6793051 | Baggage with retractable beverage container pocket A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to e... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6626733 | Sports top with built-in bottle holder A sports top is adapted for releasably holding a fluid container. The sports top includes a body fabric for being worn on an upper torso of a wearer. The body fabric has a front and back joined together and defining a pair of armholes and a neckhole. A po... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6536637 | Combination backpack and water container A combination backpack and cooler for transporting consumables on the back of a user. The combination backpack and cooler includes a main body portion having a front panel, a back panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel. One of the si... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533150 | Multipurpose adjustable portable carry pouch An adjustable carrying pouch adapted to carry devices of varying sizes. A substantially rectangular pliable horizontal segment is integral with a vertical pliable segment. The horizontal segment includes a pair of retention flaps having a central segment ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6328146 | Baggage with retractable beverage container pocket A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6241575 | Brassiere having integrated inflatable bladders for the holding of comestible liquids Cups of a bra include integrated flexible bladders formed of a medical grade material having sufficient fluid integrity to hold a comestible liquid. The bladders may include a fabric sleeve. Each bladder is provided with an inlet, for purposes of filling,... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6152862 | Hand held drink dispenser A hand-held drink dispenser has a main housing (1) and a parallel second housing (4) that is a handle. Both are attached to a base plate (7) and covered with a funneled cap (13) having a funnel spout (14) that is sized and shaped to fit in a user's mouth ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6131779 | Bottle carrier A bottle carrier (10) is shown which has a connection section (14) formed from a bent strap having portions (14a and 14b) which are connected by a curved transition (14c). The connection section (14) includes a rod (40). The gripping section (12) includes... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6126041 | Liquid dispenser and method of dispensing A liquid dispenser securable about a user's limb for storing and dispensing a liquid and a method for dispensing the liquid. The dispenser comprises a sized flexible strap adapted to engage an outer surface of the limb. A flexible pouch is joined with the... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6105827 | Beverage dispensing helmet apparatus A beverage dispensing device having a helmet shell, elevated reservoir for holding a beverage mounted on the helmet shell and valve mechanism, where the valve mechanism is engaged by a user to create a downward flow of the beverage whereby the beverage is... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6000058 | Beverage-holding device A beverage-holding device is disclosed. The device includes a beverage holder coupled to a glove. The beverage holder is adapted to receive and support a beverage container, and is coupled to the glove by one or more fastening mechanisms, which may be fix... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5992715 | Spray bottle lanyard and method of attachment A spring clip having opposed teeth is attached to a lanyard. The lanyard may be worn around a user's neck. The spring clip with opposing teeth fits around and securely grasps the seal ring at the top of a conventional pressurized spray bottle. Alternative... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5957348 | Drinking tube support for beverage dispenser A drinking tube support for a beverage dispenser includes a bendable wire formed into a loop at a lower portion and a spiral at an upper portion. The beverage dispenser includes a beverage container secured on the back of a user by shoulder straps, and a ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5957347 | Wrist band for potable liquids An improved wrist band for potable liquids is provided, the wrist band comprising an annular elastic container for maintaining a potable fluid such as a sports drink, ingestible medicine or the like to be worn on the wrist, for instance during jogging. In... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5954247 | Bottle holder A bottle holder is adapted to engage the neck of a bottle below an external annular flange of said neck, especially for suspending a bottle by means of a cord to the neck of a person. The bottle holder comprises, in combination, a cord, and a ring segment... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5913463 | Third hand--a cup holder A cup holder assembly having an upper user engaging section and a joined lower cup holder section which is offset both horizontally and vertically from the upper section to rest against the chest of the user's body. The upper section has a convex bowed ou... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5909802 | Vest backpack A vest and backpack combination having a hood and a mask. The vest includes several panels sewn together creating an overlapping front opening. The vest is ventilated by a plurality of metal grommets disposed on the surface of the vest. A harness-like bel... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5819997 | Accessory for boot An in-line roller skate that includes a boot having a sole plate to which an in-line roller wheel system is attached and further including a shell and a collar mounted for articulation on the boot for securing the boot to the leg and foot, a U-shaped clam... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810218 | Bottle carrier A device for carrying a bottle of liquid over a shoulder consisting of a flat base with a first portion oval shaped and a second portion formed with a "U" shaped hole having a larger opening beginning at the outer edge and diminishing in size towards the ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5782390 | Detachable strap for a plastic yard of ale A new and improved drinking glass (yard of ale), which uses a flexible detachable strap to support the drinking glass around ones neck for hands free control of the yard. The yard is constructed of plastic as to make it more durable. The strap is of one p... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5740951 | Insulated belt attached beverage can holder An insulated belt attached beverage can holder 10 including a receptacle member 20 provided with a belt clip member 40 and a receptacle lid member 30 operatively attached to the receptacle member 20 and the receptacle lid member 30 for forming a secondary... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5732862 | Material holding apparatus with integrated finger mount A material holding apparatus comprising a receptacle and an integrated finger mount. A lip or groove is circumferentially added to disposable plastic cups used in the dental profession. The receptacle preferably includes projections which mate by snap fit... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5722574 | Container and retaining apparatus An apparatus for securely retaining a container in place during transport yet offering ease of insertion and removal. The apparatus further facilitates blind, one-hand access to a portable fluid supply without significantly impairing the user's activity. ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5711465 | Bottle carrying device having a pivotable spout A bottle carrying device having a pivotable spout (120) for carrying a conventional bottle (24) from a flexible extension member (22), includes a main body portion (130) and a pivotable spout portion (140). A substantially cylindrical recess is formed in ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5676285 | Hanger-clip accessory for sports bottle A sports bottle accessory is disclosed operable to be coupled to the sports bottle when the cap for the bottle is connected in place to close the bottle. The accessory has a ring structure suited to fit around the fill opening neck and be trapped in place... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5609277 | Insulating sleeve and beverage can holder A holder for enclosing and supporting a beverage can residing within an insulating sleeve. The holder includes a cylindrical container for receiving an insulating sleeve having a beverage can positioned therein. A lid is movably mounted over an upper end ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5577653 | Blood collection tube holder A blood collection tube holder includes a flexible waist band that is fastened around the waist of the person collecting blood samples; a storage pouch mounted on the band for storage of other articles used in the blood collection procedure; and a tube ho... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5577647 | Bottle carrying device A bottle carrying device (20) for carrying a conventional bottle (24) from a flexible extension member (22), includes a main body portion (30). A substantially cylindrical recess is formed in a first end of the main body portion, which has internal thread... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5573153 | Feeding cloth A feed cloth and bottle combination includes a cloth sized to be draped over a user's shoulder. An area of the cloth includes a first of a hook and loop fastener. A strap is secured to a baby bottle with an exterior surface of the strap having a second of... | 11/12/1996 |
