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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| 7389790 | Reel assembly A reel assembly is provided with a hub and opposing flanges that may be disassembled into at least two primary components that may be at least partially nested with one another for compact storage and transport. A stepped or tapered axle is axially received by the h... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7364110 | Cable apparatus In relation to cables, a cable apparatus, which enhances downsizing by housing a cable when not in use and operability at the time of housing and pulling-out operations, is provided. The cable apparatus for use in connecting electronic apparatuses comprises a chassi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7316368 | Direct current powered hose rewinding apparatus The present invention relates to portable hose carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, an enclosure fo... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293734 | Apparatus for storing and dispensing pliable, elongated articles An apparatus for storing and dispensing pliable, elongated articles such as electrical cords or cables. The apparatus features a reel, an axle and a bucket, with the axle being co-axial with the reel and with the bucket. The reel is mounted on the axle in the bucket... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270160 | Debris collecting device A debris collecting device is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the debris collecting device includes a winding frame having a rotatable panel shaft, a collection panel attached to the panel shaft and a collection receptacle carried by the collection panel. | 09/18/2007 |
| 7207516 | Fence building tool and method of using the same A tool is provided to assist stringing fence wire during building of a fence. The tool comprises a hanger for suspending the tool from a secondary fence post, which is typically a metal T-post. An upright attaches to the hanger and provides a series of arms extendin... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201365 | Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load Apparatus for use in handling a load where a load-bearing rope and a service cable are inter-wound as they are being paid out, having a wrapping device for wrapping a securing member around the service cable and the load-bearing rope, and to unwrap the securing memb... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7168654 | Media cartridge for wallpaper printer A media cartridge is constructed as a case in which a roll of blank media may be deployed for supplying a wallpaper printer. The case has two halves, hinged together. An area between the two halves, when they are closed, defines a media supply slot. The case has int... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7077368 | Spindle support stand A pair of collapsible supports 12, 14 have a collar 18 positioned on the upper end of one support 12 forming an integral part therewith. The device 10 is designed to be used in pairs on the ends of a user supplied rod 26. Each stan... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7053013 | X-ray absorbing material and variants The present invention relates to an X-ray absorbing material that can be used in medicine as well as in the manufacture of special protective clothing, protective screens, housings, protective coatings and isolation materials. In a first embodiment, the material use... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037528 | Microprecipitation method for preparing submicron suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing submicron sized particles of an organic compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous, the process including the steps of: (i) dissolving... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7004422 | Strap-reel frame A strap-reel frame includes a frame body having a shaft horizontally provided thereon for fitting an inner disc and an outer disc which respectively have the central portion formed with a columnar projection for fitting the opposite ends of a strap reel. A strap-cla... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6988690 | Adhesive tape holder An adhesive tape holder includes a sucker unit, a link, a blade seat, a guide rack, a support rack, and a rotation wheel. Thus, the adhesive tape holder is attached on a plane rigidly and stably, thereby facilitating the user operating the adhesive tape holder so as... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6977085 | Method for preparing submicron suspensions with polymorph control The present invention provides a method for preparing a suspension of a pharmaceutically-active compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first organic solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous. The process includes the steps of: (i) d... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6951656 | Microprecipitation method for preparing submicron suspensions The present invention provides a method for preparing submicron sized particles of an organic compound, the solubility of which is greater in a water-miscible first solvent than in a second solvent which is aqueous, the process including the steps of: (i) dissolving... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6908060 | Retail electrical wire reel caddy A retail electrical wire reel caddy has a steel frame which may be rested upright, the upper portion of the caddy serving as a handle. The back has a slight angled configuration allowing easy grasp for lifting from prone to upright positions. The reel is of identica... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905088 | Cable-winder device The invention provides a cable-winder device comprising first and second hinged-together portions, the second portion having a housing for a cable winder. In an in-use position, the device is self-supporting can be used as a stool, for example. A liftable hatch can ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6877687 | Direct current powered hose rewinding apparatus A direct current powered hose rewinding apparatus for use with an associated flexible hose includes a removable, replaceable, and rechargeable battery assembly for motorized rewinding of the hose. The reel is carried by and enclosed within an enclosure and is rotata... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6874632 | Storage device for coiled articles A storage device for coiled articles, such as electrical cords and hoses, includes a tubular plug adapted to be imbedded in a wall cavity. A spool is provided which is adapted to hold coiled articles. The spool is telescopically received within the tubular plug. The... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6752384 | Apparatus and method for handling cables Apparatus for handling cables is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means (10, 12, 16, 18) to pay out a service cable (20) and a support cable (14) so that the service cable (20) and the support cable (14) are adjacent, and means t... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6712336 | Apparatus and method for use in handling a load An improvement to lifting devices where a service cable 1 and hoist rope 2 are wound around one another, wherein the load-bearing rope 2 is wound around the cable 1 that is paid off from a cable winch 13 so that when the wound cabl... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6669135 | Reel arrangement with detachable drive means A reel (10), particularly for an electric cable (12), has a rotatable drum (14) supported at (16) and optionally swivel-mounted on a plinth (30) or other member. A removable motor module (60) can be attached to convert the drum to a motorized reel control... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6557792 | Device and method for storing holiday light strings An apparatus and method is provided for storing and handling holiday light strings such as icicle lights. The device in accordance with the invention includes a vertically disposed rotatable spindle. The icicle light string can be conveniently wound on th... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6533215 | Fence spool apparatus A fence spool apparatus includes ground penetration element for penetrating a portion of ground, ground contacting plate element from which a portion of the ground penetration element extend downward therefrom, vertical stabilizer element positioned on to... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6499687 | Drip line irrigation tubing dispenser A device for the dispensing of drip system tubing for commercial installers of such irrigation systems. The device has a lower base upon which is centrally disposed a spaced bearing housing with a bearing therein for rotation of an upper base. The upper b... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494397 | Reeling mechanism for coiled tubing A reeling mechanism for coiled tubing, suitable for use by work in a well. The reeling mechanism comprises a reel section with coiled tubing, a reel cradle section, and means suitable for unwinding or rewinding the coiled tubing from/on the reel section w... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6471188 | Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load includes a load-bearing rope and a mechanism for paying out and recovering the rope. There is also a drum for holding a service cable with a length of the service cable extending from the drum. A wrapping ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6419413 | Retractable writing instrument assembly A writing instrument is attached to a cord that is itself retractable into a housing. The housing includes a spool connected to a spring. The retractable cord is connected to the spool, and the spool is adapted to wind the cord around it as a result of th... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6398148 | Device and method for storing holiday light strings An apparatus and method is provided for storing and handling holiday light strings such as icicle lights. The device in accordance with the invention includes a vertically disposed rotatable spindle. The icicle light string can be conveniently wound on th... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6267356 | Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load Apparatus and a method for use in handling a load includes a load-bearing rope (1, 19), and a mechanism for paying out and recovering the rope (1, 19). There is also a drum (3, 12, 15, 16) for holding a service cable (2, 17) with a length of the service c... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6261027 | Portable pulling apparatus The present invention provides a portable pulling apparatus suitable for mounting in an exit pit during installation of a pipeline. A portable pulling apparatus of the invention includes an elongated stake having a lower end portion configured for inserti... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6241175 | Hose winding apparatus A portable apparatus for use in winding a hose in which the apparatus comprises a support plate having at least one flat surface. There is further provided a peg which is mounted to the support plate and extends outwardly from the flat surface and a spind... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6224011 | Fishing rod respooler A fishing line spool holder for facilitating the transfer of fishing line from a supply spool to a fishing reel. The spool holder is adapted to mount to the outside of a tackle box or other suitable surface. It includes a mounting bracket and a substantia... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6206317 | Apparatus and method for coiling a fire hose An apparatus for coiling a fire hose includes a base and a main support extending generally vertically and having upper and lower opposed ends, the lower end being attached to the base. The upper end includes a hose reel having an axle that is rotatably m... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6199786 | Wire reel assembly and wire reel therefor A wire reel assembly comprises a reel, a reel support and a reel securing assembly. The reel includes a central body and removable sides. The central body is removably mounted to an arm of the reel support thereby allowing one of the removable sides to be... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6186433 | Manually wound cord storage unit A manually wound cord storage apparatus comprising a reel frame having a central hub, a handle and at least two feet attached to a generally planar body. A spool for storing an electrical cord is rotatably mounted on the central hub. A winding knob is rot... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6142405 | Extension cord storage and dispensing system An extension cord storage and dispensing system for conveniently storing and dispensing an elongated extension cord of various lengths without entanglement and without requiring the unwrapping of the entire length of extension cord to effectively utilize ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6092757 | Towel dispenser for tractor A disposable towel dispenser for mounting to the exterior of a tractor or other vehicle having hydraulic couplers mounted to its exterior. The dispenser is a vertical housing of generally cylindrical shape which has a top cap which is easily removed for i... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6024318 | Ice fishing apparatus A ice fishing apparatus which is foldable into a compact storage position. The inventive device includes a U-shaped member, a pair of side legs pivotally attached to opposite sides of the U-shaped member, a rear leg pivotally attached to the rear portion ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6007018 | Spool support assembly for the optical fiber of a laser module An assembly that assists in the winding of an optical fiber of a laser module around a spool. The assembly contains a spool support that holds the spool as the optical fiber is wound around the spool. The spool support has a top surface with opposing side... | 12/28/1999 |
