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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316345 | Desktop change holder and wall mount The present invention provides a bank storage unit that may be supported and/or mounted to a bank holder to allow a user to store the bank storage unit to any vertical surface. The holster includes one or more support strips that may present a surface to support the... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293080 | Automatically discovering management information about services in a communication network An automatic service discovery approach allows a network management system to discover service managed objects from the network, eliminating the need for a user or other management application to provide such information. As a result, a network management system can... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275729 | Bottle and towel holder Apparatus and method for a combined bottle and towel holder that can be removably attached to a variety of support structures such as are extant in an exercise or fitness room; and slip-resistant releasably self-adhering straps for the removable attachment. A bottle... | 10/02/2007 |
| 6997314 | Cover for a writing utensil and methods of enclosing a writing utensil in a plurality of covers A writing utensil cover is preferably made from two flexible plastic walls for use in shielding an environment from nearly all of a writing utensil having a writing tip except for the writing tip. The cover has a generally tubular shape and preferably a plurality of... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6925691 | Ergonomic non-recoiling secure belt worn pouch An ergonomic, non-recoiling belt worn lower abdominal pouch stays securely in place without bouncing and recoiling, and is secure from theft. The lower abdominal pouch includes a front panel joined at a bottom edge thereof and along two side edges to a rear panel, f... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6832712 | Waterproof personal storage system A wearable waterproof storage system for protecting personal accessories, such as mobile phones and wallets, from water damage and/or the threat of theft. The system consists of a waterproof pouch with a screw-on cap, sewn into a wearable outer protective cover. Ill... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6722544 | Substantially noiseless fastening systems for apparel and carrying packs A substantially noiseless fastening system for a carrying pack includes a flap attached to the shell of the carrying pack along one edge of the flap, a fastener button attached to the flap near a second edge of the flap, and a button receiver attached to the shell. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6612350 | Carrying case having a bendable rigid skeleton A carrying case, such as a purse or fanny pack, having a skeleton formed of a bendable, rigid material. The skeleton has front and rear opposing sidewalls, each having an arcuate shape. The sidewalls are joined along the bottom longitudinal edges thereof ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6601744 | Sanitary glove container A sanitary glove container assembly and a method for its use that permits the storage of sanitary gloves. The assembly comprises two rounded, hollow members with threaded openings, and the members are joined by a securing mechanism. The area of the openin... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6412674 | Adjustable pocket An adjustable pocket comprising a pocket chamber and a strap assembly comprising a strap member, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The pocket chamber is adapted to contain equipment such as portable communications devices. The pocket chamber is def... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6405912 | Protective case for carrying a fragile object A protective case to be worn by an individual for carrying a medical device that may be required in case of allergic or asthmatic reactions or diabetic reactions. The case includes a rigid receptacle to protect the medical device. The case can be worn on ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6328191 | Storage assembly with closure device A storage assembly for a vehicle including an outer panel having a lower portion and an upper portion, and a closure device. The lower portion of the outer panel is attachable to an inner panel to define a storage pocket. The upper portion is deflectable ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6318613 | Carrying pouch attachable to garments A pouch attachable to a garment to store objects of credit card length and width has a container with front and back walls fixed to each other along bottom and opposite side edges to define a compartment sized to receive and hold, in a substantially immob... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6299043 | Heat insulating and fire resistant container for storing and protecting a life line A heat insulating and fire resistant container for storing and protecting a life line, comprising (a) a bottom section fabricated from heat insulating, fire resistant material, (b) a continuous wall section fabricated heat insulating, fire resistant mater... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6273309 | Fisherman's trash receptacle and fly rig holder The present invention includes a cylindrical container closed at one end and opened at the other. The container is wrapped with Velcro material, or a foam material, to which leader and fly rigs can be easily wrapped and kept in place. A lid is provided to... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6253978 | Motorcycle saddlebag lock A motorcycle saddlebag lock that can be used to lock a soft saddlebag having a body, a lid coupled to the body, and a strap interconnecting the lid to the body. The lock is attached to the strap when in a strapped position to inhibit the strap from being ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6189154 | Hidden implement holder system A hidden implement holder system. The hidden implement holder system comprises; a cummerbund article; and an implement compartment coupled to and concealed by the cummerbund. The cummerbund article further comprises an implement holder contained within th... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6053386 | Tennis ball container and dispenser The present invention comprises a serpentine tube which is wide enough to store a tennis ball and allow a tennis ball to roll or otherwise translate within the tube. The serpentine tube has an opening for receiving tennis balls and a dispenser for facilit... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5988468 | Exposed film container A container for exposed film cartridges that permits swift, one-handed insertion of such cartridges while securely containing them after insertion is disclosed. A pouch with stiffened walls has a circular opening covered by overlapping flaps made of a fle... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5938095 | Waterproof carrying bag for rafters and the like A waterproof carrying bag having a flexible, liquid impervious body portion with an internal storage cavity and a substantially rigid neck portion having an inner surface defining an opening into the container. A closure seats on the neck portion, coverin... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5931363 | Film carrier A film carrier including a strap adapted to be worn by an individual and which is selectively connected to one or more belt segments which support a plurality of receptacles for housing rolls of film and wherein each receptacle includes a removable lid wh... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5857600 | Portable case A portable case for belongings comprises a case body of leather and a cover lid of metal to protect the belongings within the case body. The case body and protective cover lid are hinged together and are disengageable from each other at the hinge so that ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5839631 | Cloth golf ball holder There is provided a holder for a plurality of golf balls, the holder having a cylindrical sleeve formed of a flexible fabric sheet material and having an open first end and an open second end. About a first end of the sleeve there is a drawstring which ma... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5779121 | Pocket closure and compression strap for a pack A pocket closure and pack compression strap arrangement includes a pocket closure panel and a compression strap designed to extend across the internal storage volume of a pack. The pocket closure panel may be secured to a front panel of the pack or to a p... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5704531 | Tennis ball holding article A tennis ball holding article comprising a zippered compartment which accommodates a plurality of tennis balls, and a belt which allows the present invention to be worn around the waist. The zippered compartment of the present invention tightly and secure... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5657912 | Waist bag usable as a baby holder A waist bag usable as a baby holder has a seat member disposed in a bag body and composed of a horizontal plate core and a vertical waist pad. An archshaped mouth has a central region formed in an upper and frontal middle portion of the bag body, and side... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5558440 | Article for retaining objects An expandable pouch (10) that can be easily compacted to form a relatively thin flat relatively non-obtrusive strip when empty. The compacted pouch will remain compact without falling open even with relatively vigorous activity and movement. The pouch (10... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5540363 | Container for temporarily holding and storing a wet paintbrush A container for temporarily holding and storing a wet paintbrush will maintain the paintbrush in a useful condition for a limited period of time up to several days. The container has the shape of a hollow, substantially rectangular box. The container is f... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5511702 | Wrist strap for carrying pagers A wrist strap used for carrying a pager is provided. The wrist strap includes a strap which provides accommodation for a pager within a pocket, the pager being visible through a transparent surface of a display window for reading messages from the pager. ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5465889 | Purse assembly A purse of the type adapted to be slung over the hip in the form of a gun holster. Furthermore, the purse has a size and shape somewhat similar to a western-style gun holster. In a preferred embodiment, the purse is provided with a belt of the type enabli... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5441187 | Holster safety snap assembly To be used preferably in combination with a weapon holster, a safety snap assembly including a first snap member disposed on a first segment of the holster, a second snap member disposed on a second, strap segment of the holster such that the first and se... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5361954 | Ski holder device Device comprising two clasps which are fixed to two skis to form two cavities suitable to accommodate an element which is connected to a shoulder strap; the strap is provided with an element for adjusting its length, and the element is provided with two e... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5311698 | Portable storage for small items A container system for small items formed of an assembly having at least one planar back plate and a top plate extending perpendicularly therefrom, a plurality of open top, closed bottom containers with first short Velcro strips secured to the planar plat... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5289960 | Ball belt Two semi-oval pieces of fabric form an elastic pouch attached to a nylon belt. Both end's of the nylon belt are attached to a male and female buckle that secure the belt around the participant's waist. To accommodate different waist sizes, the length can ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5244136 | Expandable water-proof pouch An expandable water-proof pouch which is adapted for holding articles contained therein in a dry condition. This pouch being adapted for threading or attaching a belt through a belt attaching means. The pouch includes a first panel, second panel, and a bo... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5230566 | Portable water bag A bag for containing liquids comprising a flexible outer shell and a flexible inner liner. The outer shell has attachment access points and transport straps attached to it. The liner consists of a flexible material with at least one spout which extends th... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5190196 | Paint ball magazine apparatus A magazine apparatus for support about an individual's torso is provided to include an upper collar and lower collar in a spaced parallel relationship mounting a row of magazine tubes in a parallel relationship relative to one another orthogonally aligned... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5186374 | Ball holder A ball holder made of stretchable fabric with one or more dispensing openings 14 ) through which balls can be inserted and removed. The dimensions of the holder hold the balls snugly into place without them moving or coming out of the dispensing opening (... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5158220 | Casino cup/slipper/shoe holder A casino coin cup, slipper and shoe holder including a foldable container having a closable open top, a closed bottom and a body for accepting and holding a plastic-type coin cup in a manner enabling access thereto through the closable open top. A drawstr... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5114061 | Waterproof pouch releasably clampable to wearing apparel A waterproof pouch includes a readily openable and recloseable waterproof seal protected by a closure flap having readily openable and recloseable fastening means. The pouch also includes a readily openable and closeable clamp for clamping the pouch to we... | 05/19/1992 |
