Did You Know...
...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7387290 | Self locking air nozzle A self locking air nozzle for an inflatable product includes a mounting seat with a first through hole, a shoulder and a tubular extension extending from the mounting seat, a rotatable cylinder rotatably mounted on the shoulder, a driven sleeve received in the rotat... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7347407 | Rotation speed regulating mechanism for pneumatic tools A rotation speed regulating mechanism for pneumatic tools includes a movable airflow knob coupled on the periphery of an air intake member through screw threads. The airflow knob can be turned to adjust the size of an air inlet of the air intake member in a stepless... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7273550 | Filter assemblies with valves A filter assembly may include a valve which includes a valve member. The valve member moves between a first position and a second position and the valve is opened and closed. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7213787 | Valves for annular conduits including aircraft fuel conduits and associated systems and methods Valves for annular conduits and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A fluid transmission system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a first conduit having a first wall aligned with a flow direction in the first conduit and a second ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7159731 | Air purge valve and filter pump cover employing same A filter pump cover according to the invention comprises a filter cap, an air purge valve, and a filter cap retainer. An air purge valve according to the invention is comprised of a valve cap, a screw-threaded portion, and a valve stem having one or more outward-fac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7134641 | Valve having axial and radial passages A valve includes a valve body (100) disposable within a chamber (103) of a housing (101) and capable of being fluidly sealed with respect to the housing (101) when the valve is closed. At least one radial passage (117) is disposed ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121526 | Drain plug assembly A drain plug for a threaded opening in a fluid container that is particularly suited for transom drains in recreational boats. The plug has an externally threaded cylindrical body with a central channel and transverse openings to permit fluid to flow from the centra... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7093821 | Fluid flow control valve The present invention provides a fluid flow control valve for regulating the flow of fluid, and a method for assembling the valve. The fluid flow control valve includes a housing having a generally spherical exterior portion sized to pivotally cooperate within a cou... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090195 | Faucet assembly A faucet assembly includes a faucet body, a valve seat, a control shaft, a sealing member, and a control handle. Thus, the control handle is located under the faucet body to facilitate a user operating the control handle, so that the control handle is operated easil... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6997441 | Valve structure supplying large volume of water An outfall valve structure of great water volume comprises a base and a hollow pipe. The base is integrally formed with a coupler and a cylinder, while the interiors of the coupler and the cylinder are communicable with each other. In addition, the cylinder is provi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6902146 | Catheter valve to prevent bladder atrophy The present invention 10 discloses an in-line catheter valve having two adjoining sections including a forward assembly 16 having a tube-like structure and a centrally suspended centerpost 40 with the forward assembly pressed and axially connect... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6742682 | Drip-free nozzle with a fixed jet direction The tap has a tap bushing (10) with a passage opening (34) for the liquid to be discharged. A piston (12) is guided so as to move axially within the tap bushing (10) and has an entry opening (36) and an exit opening (38) for... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6688580 | Adjustable die for a fluid dispenser and method A die for dispensing a fluid onto a substrate, wherein the die has an movable lip adjacent a fixed lip to form a die opening therebetween. An actuator is mechanically connected to the movable lip and is operable to automatically move the movable lip with ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6622988 | Mouthpiece for drinking A mouthpiece for a hydration system designed for drinking liquids from that system. The mouthpiece comprises a body having an internal conduit passing through it, the internal conduit having a broad portion provided with a broad opening and a narrow porti... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6581905 | Brake bleed tool A brake bleed tool includes a pliable plastic tube which sealingly engages a bleed fitting. A bleed wrench coaxially slides along the tool to engage the bleed fitting. The bleed wrench includes a socket end for engaging the bleed fitting at one end and a ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6572078 | Changover valve A changeover valve comprises a first valve member and a second valve member. The first value member has an aperture. The second valve member has first and second apertures. The first valve member is movable relative to the second valve member for selectiv... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6536224 | Frozen beverage machine A frozen beverage machine includes a process control block having a plurality of inlets for receiving ingredients and a plurality of outlets. A mixing block has a plurality of inlets connected to the process control block outlets such that ingredients flo... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6443427 | Low-profile low restriction drain valve A substantially sputtering-free low-profile low-restriction drain valve is used with a fluid reservoir having a drain opening. The drain valve comprises a valve body, a cap and at least one perforation-sealing member. The valve body has a tubular shank in... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6440348 | Method and mould for producing umbrella insulators The invention seeks to provide an improved method for producing umbrella-type insulators comprising a core which is configured as a full body or a hollow cavity and umbrellas connected thereto, whereby problem-free de-moulding of said umbrella-type elemen... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6401982 | Countersinkable tap with a tamper-evident device for liquid containers A countersinkable tap for liquid containers is provided. The tap includes a tamper-evident device. The tap includes an outer tube having an abutment which bears against the can wall and adjacent to which is a sealing ring which seals off the can orifice. ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6401989 | Stowable spigot Disclosed is a stowable spigot for beverage cans that comprises an outer sleeve with an arrester mechanism for insertion into the opening of a can. The outer sleeve comprises a sliding inner sleeve that supports a gripping member located outside the can. ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6314984 | Preferred valve stops with cushions Improved valve for cushions, of the type including a nipple threadable on a tubular body, the nipple showing a diaphragm or choking disc of an existing seat or toric joint on the end of the tube, the disc being joined to the nipple by a series of brackets... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6299075 | Self closing flush plug for pop-up sprinkler A flush plug is provided for temporarily sealing an outlet at an upper end of an irrigation sprinkler riser extensible from an outer housing. A cap is configured to substantially cover the outlet of the riser. The cap has an output orifice dimensioned to ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6260823 | Liquid container for drinks, such as a can, party keg or drum The invention concerns a liquid container for drinks such as a can, party keg or drum, having a peripheral wall (1,13,31) and lids (14,32). A tap (4,15,34) with a closed and opened position is inserted in a hole (27,33) in the wall (1,13,31) or in one of ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6234188 | Vacuum adapter for maintaining fluid in a vessel An adapter for connection to an opening in a fluid containing vessel for applying a vacuum to the interior of the vessel is provided. The adapter includes at least partially concentrically disposed outer and inner sleeves, each having a generally conical ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6196522 | Geometric lockout coupler Disclosed is a geometric lockout coupler assembly comprising a probe capable of reversibly moving between an open position and a closed position, the open position permitting fluid to pass through the probe; and a bung cup sized and configured to accept t... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6113072 | Access port or drain plug with valve for liquid containers An access port or drain for liquids held in a container, having a port member having a bore communicating with the interior of the container. A valve member seals the bore. A spigot member having an internal bore is adapted to connect by complementary con... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6113071 | High temperature gas flow rate restrictor device A gas flow restriction device for restricting the flow rate of heated gas in a conduit. The flow restriction device is essentially a two piece assembly that includes a valve housing and a valve gate structure that sits within the housing. The valve housin... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6089474 | Hose nozzle apparatus and method An apparatus (100) for selectively discharging a stream of liquid has a body (102) adapted for connection to a source of liquid under pressure, a throttle valve assembly (120) for maintaining a constant output flow throughout changes in supply pressure, a... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6070810 | Bi-directional compressed air outlet A bi-directional compressed air outlet includes a tubular body having a handle which has a chamber and a passage defined therein, and a valve device disposed to the handle and communicating between the chamber and the passage. A middle member is movably r... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6062540 | Double seal drain cock A drain cock device for venting or draining gas or liquid from a pressurized vessel, such as an air compressor, that provides occlusive closure of an opening in the pressurized vessel. When the drain cock is in an open position, gas or liquid may exit the... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6053475 | Tap for withdrawing fluid from a container A tap is provided for withdrawing fluid from a container comprising an outer tube, which can be fitted in an opening of the container in sealing engagement and in which an inner tube is received in sliding and sealing engagement, an inlet opening arranged... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5868320 | Centrally installed cleaning/washing system for buildings Apparatus including a building; and a system which includes a water line comprising a water supply line substantially permanently installed and plumbed inside the building for supplying water at a pressure in a first pressure range; a pump substantially p... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5826616 | Valve spool position detector apparatus A shiftable valve spool has a plurality of distinct targets carried thereon. The targets are preferably axially spaced and located at one end of the valve spool. A detector mounted in the valve detects each target as each target enters a detection field o... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5785076 | Inflating assembly for tire An inflating assembly comprises a L-Shaped body. The L-shaped body has a tubular threaded portion at front and side ends. The L-shape body has a tubular portion at the front end and is provided with an inflating device. The L-shape body has a side tubular... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5749526 | Centrally installed cleaning/washing system for buildings A cleaning system which is centrally and permanently installed in homes or commercial buildings and is connected to the water line therein. The system includes a pump operably attached to the water line and one or more freeze-proof valves are connected to... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5722451 | Device for bleeding or draining a duct A device for bleeding or draining a duct comprises a member for closing a passage that opens out into the duct, the member having a helical groove formed in its peripheral surface enabling it to be moved in the passage by screwing and unscrewing on a heli... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5579815 | Drain valve assembly A drain valve assembly for draining fluid from a container, for example an engine crankcase, is constructed with a first threaded bolt portion having external threads for engaging in a threaded drain outlet of the container and internal threads in an axia... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5441234 | Fuel systems A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. Internal valves are disclosed for dispensing such fuels from containers used in the system. The c... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5433410 | Drain valve A drain valve for replacement of drain plugs or drain valves to facilitate the quick drainage of fluid from an equipment. The drain valve has a tubular housing assembly having a threaded section to be threaded into a threaded drain hole and a hexagonal nu... | 07/18/1995 |
