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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon

A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.

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Class 235/461 - One dimensional scan


Subclass of Class 235 - Registers
Definition: Subject matter including apparatus to scan the record along
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 07/21/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7562822Methods and devices for creating and processing content
A mark on a surface in sensed by a pen as the mark is made on the surface using the pen. The surface has printed thereon a pattern of markings that define a two-dimensional coordinate system. Stroke data associated with the mark is stored. The stroke data includes c...
07/21/2009
7333224System and method for managing printed documents
The present invention provides a system and method for managing printed documents. The method includes receiving a print request, assigning an identifier to a print job associated with the print request, and sending the print job to a printer for printing. Once the ...
02/19/2008
6969003Method and apparatus for extending operating range of bar code scanner
Briefly stated, the operating depth of field for a bar code scanner, preferably a laser scanner, is increased by placing a cubic phase mask (CPM) in the scanning beam. The masked beam is then scanned and reflected off a bar code and received by a photodetector. The ...
11/29/2005
6969000Optical module apparatus equipped with a latch coupler
An optical module apparatus equipped with a latch coupler includes a carrier movable on a guiding rod. The guiding rod is coupled with a turnable check member. When the optical module apparatus is on a flat and using position, the check member may pass through a che...
11/29/2005
6851609Image reading apparatus and copier
An image reading apparatus includes a line sensor for reading an image of an original, a scanning optical system that has a light source and scans the original, a reference reflection member provided in such a position as to reflect a light emitted from the light so...
02/08/2005
6840444Method for field programming radio frequency identification return forms
A method that allows one to mark information with a pencil on a label equipped with a RFID type circuit, and have the marked information provided to the RFID circuit, or have the written information cause the RFID circuit to supply information regarding the returned...
01/11/2005
6805291Method for field programmable radio frequency document identification devices
A method that allows one to mark information with a pencil on a material equipped with a RFID type circuit, and have the marked information stored in a RFID circuit that is a component of a personal identification system and/or a document identification system. The ...
10/19/2004
6641042Method and an apparatus for the identification and localization of objects
A method is described for the identification and localization of objects, where at least one transponder provided on the respective object is excited to emit transponder data stored in the transponder which characterize the respective object and where the...
11/04/2003
6572017Optical device employing a mirror array for increasing the apparent resolution of a photosensor
The present invention relates to a dataform reading module. At least one photosensor provides a plurality of different zones for image capture. A lens focuses a respective image representing a portion of a dataform taken along a target line onto a respect...
06/03/2003
6547139Method and apparatus for extending operating range of bar code scanner
The operating depth of field for a bar code scanner, preferably a laser scanner, is increased by placing a cubic phase mask (CPM) in the scanning beam. The masked beam is then scanned and reflected off a bar code and received by a photodetector. The recei...
04/15/2003
6397015Encoded device having positioned indicia for use with a toner cartridge
An encoded device for a toner cartridge provides a plate having preprogrammed indicia positioned at locations defined in relation to a clock face. The preprogrammed indicia includes a start indicia positioned at about a 6:00 o'clock position and at least ...
05/28/2002
6295422Encoded wheel for a toner cartridge
An encoded wheel for a toner cartridge including a plate having preprogrammed indicia positioned at locations defined in relation to a clock face, the preprogrammed indicia including a start indicia positioned between about a 5:00 o'clock position and a 6...
09/25/2001
6169860Toner cartridge having encoded wheel
One aspect of the invention is directed to a toner cartridge including a sump for carrying a supply of toner. An agitator is rotatably mounted in the sump, and the agitator has a first end and a second end. An encoded wheel is coupled to the first end of ...
01/02/2001
6095420Method of decoding bar codes and bar code reader
A bar code reader decodes a bar code in different directions if the bar code contains special characters whose bar widths have been corrected. The bar code reader compares the decoded results in the different directions with each other, to improve the bar...
08/01/2000
6009285Method for determining characteristics of an electrophotographic cartridge carrying a rotatable element
Method is disclosed for determining characteristics of a toner cartridge. One aspect is directed to determining the characteristics associated with a quantity of toner in the cartridge, and thus, the method includes the steps directed to determining a hom...
12/28/1999
5995772Imaging apparatus cartridge including an encoded device
A cartridge for an electrophotographic machine having a sump for carrying an agitator rotatably mounted in the sump for engagement with a toner; an encoded device coupled to a first end of the agitator; and a torque sensitive coupling connected to a secon...
11/30/1999
5634169Multiple function encoder wheel for cartridges utilized in an electrophotographic output device
Disclosed is a cartridge having an encoder wheel thereon for encoding EP supply cartridge characteristic information for an electrophotographic machine, the cartridge comprising, a sump for carrying an initial amount of toner. A shaft is mounted for rotat...
05/27/1997
5301243Hand-held character-oriented scanner with external view area
A hand-held scanner is provided for reading characters from a string of characters recorded on a substrate. The scanner may be held like a pen and moved, in contact with the substrate, along the string of characters. Movement of the scanner is sensed by a...
04/05/1994
4982073Token such as a credit or identification card and an apparatus for testing the token or card
A security document such as a credit card or the like carries an automatically, machine-sensed material adapted to generate reproducible signals unique to such document. The material is arranged randomly along a line-like track and sensed by a scanning he...
01/01/1991
4791280Method of operating a security device, security device and data carriers for use in the method
A lock has means (15,16) for reading from a key (11) a binary encoded number. If the number read from the key is a predetermined number, the lock will store in a memory (19) a further number read from a further key applied immediately after withdrawal of ...
12/13/1988
4638171Method and device for the detection of the position of objects stacked on pallets
The position of parallelepiped-shaped objects on a first receptacle is detected by means of a detection device using an optical reader operating on a position mark carrier which has two label portions intended to arise on different ones of two adjacent si...
01/20/1987
4625100Coded data carrier and reader and electronic security tour system employing same
A watchman's tour recording system includes a portable housing containing a data reader for reading and recording data from tour stations and a printer for printing out recorded station data and entry time in alphanumeric form. The printer is located in a...
11/25/1986
4162762Data processing machine, especially ciphering equipment
A data processing machine, especially ciphering equipment, comprising an input device for the entering of data to be processed. The input device comprises a perforated tape reader containing a scanner unit for scanning standardized teleprinter perforated ...
07/31/1979
 
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