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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7789432 | Lockable and positionable swivel fitting A coupling that can be easily and repeatedly rotationally adjusted after assembly and/or installation. The coupling can comprise a male part insertable into a female part to a first position whereat the male part is rotationally locked with respect to the female par... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7338092 | Quick-release connector fitting A plastic rift connector fitting comprises an annular housing, water line fitting, and sleeve components for pressurized water systems. The housing has a plurality of locking mechanisms to quickly lock and release the water line fitting. A flange and O-ring on the w... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7281807 | Positionable projection display devices Described herein are devices that provide projection-type video output in a portable and flexible design. The design includes a projection chamber, a base, and an interface that permits relative positioning between the projection chamber and base. The base maintains... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7226088 | Banjo fitting A banjo fitting is disclosed comprising a block, a stud, a saddle washer pair and a cap. The saddle washer pair is bent so as to partially surround and clip onto the block. In this manner the block and washer pair form a single unit to simplify installation of the b... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7083120 | Pressurized fluid delivery apparatus A pressurized fluid delivery apparatus such as a pressure washer or sprayer including a pump adapted to provide a pressurized fluid, a conduct fluidly connected with the pump to receive the pressurized fluid from the pump, a fluid accessory fluidly connected with th... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052049 | Rod linkage Rod linkage for rod segments for a horizontal earth drill, whereby the rod segment ends can be interconnected by displacing the rod segment axes in parallel. The invention relates to a rod linkage for horizontal earth drilling which is characterized in that the ends... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7014221 | Joint for piping A joint for piping includes a pipe with an annular swelling wall and a connector body with a socket that includes locking pieces. The locking pieces hold the annular swelling wall when the pipe is inserted through the connector body to connector the pipe to the conn... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6817632 | Flex tube joint with torsion relief Connector tubing is provided by a pair of nested corrugated spiral flex tubes twistable relative to each other about an axis at a flex tube joint to provide torsion relief. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6695352 | Extension tube in vacuum cleaner An extension tube in a vacuum cleaner includes a lower extension tube for drawing dust laden air through an air suction nozzle fitted at one end, an upper extension tube having one end connected to a hand grip extended to a body of the vacuum cleaner for ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6682106 | Non-rotating quick connector for lawn sprinklers A quick connect and disconnect coupling which does not allow free rotation of the ends of the coupling with respect to one another includes a male connector having a coupling end and a female connector having a coupling end with a receiving opening therei... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6672627 | Lightweight air coupler A lightweight detachable air coupler for an air seeder comprises an aluminum frame having two steel sleeves die cast into the frame. The frame is provided with two circular apertures each being defined by a rim having an internal cylindrical surface. The ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6560985 | Universal accumulator assembly A universal accumulator device for an auto air conditioning system includes a housing having an inlet opening, one or more outlet openings, one or more inlet fittings selectively engaged with the inlet opening of the housing, and one or more outlet fittin... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6540163 | Water spray pistol A water spray pistol includes a barrel, an elbow pipe fastened to the barrel, a pivoting seat fastened to the elbow pipe, and a nozzle head fastened to the pivoting seat. The pivoting seat is provided with a pivoting shaft and a locating pin. The nozzle h... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6086113 | Means of coupling of non-threaded connections A connector assembly 10 for use with tubular conduits 30 is disclosed which is a male portion that is put into a female portion. The male portion makes use of the end of the conduit itself, and the female portion only requires a stepped bore. The seal 50,... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6070917 | Swivel coupling for high pressure fluid A swivel coupling for high pressure fluid of the type providing an axle through which fluid can pass to a rotary connector. The swivel coupling includes first and second mechanical bearings spaced apart and mounted along the axle, wherein each mechanical ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5967563 | Quick release for a vacuum cleaner powerhead A quick release for a vacuum cleaner having a nozzle and a wand for providing suction to the nozzle comprises a tubular connector to be received by the nozzle. A resilient latch on the wand is received in an opening in the tubular connector to secure rele... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5931507 | Rotary joint with body lock system A rotary joint for establishing fluid tight communication between a rotating drum and a heating or cooling medium such as steam or water wherein the joint includes a normally stationary body connected to supply or discharge conduits, and the body includes... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927761 | Means of coupling of non-threaded connections A connector assembly 10 for use with tubular conduits 30 is disclosed which is a male portion that is put into a female portion. The male portion makes use of the end of the conduit itself, and the female portion only requires a stepped bore. The seal 50,... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5904379 | Rotation joint for facial steamer arm A rotation joint which is adapted for connecting a steamer arm to a facial steamer machine includes a clamping mount affixed to the facial steamer machine, an arm head which is affixed to the steamer arm having a head sleeve rotatably mounted in the clamp... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5899228 | Undersea hydraulic coupling with locking mechanism A locking mechanism for male and female coupling members for use in undersea production and drilling applications is disclosed. At least one pin extends radially from the female member. Each pin enters a slot in a guide sleeve extending longitudinally fro... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5887908 | Pipe swivel joint assembly A moveable swivel joint assembly for joining a pair of pipes. A male body member includes a first open end attachable to one of the pipes and a second end having external threads, with a recess in the second end on each side of the external threads. A fem... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5775738 | Means of coupling of non-threaded connections A connector assembly 10 for use with tubular conduits 30 is disclosed which is a male portion that is put into a female portion. The male portion makes use of the end of the conduit itself, and the female portion only requires a stepped bore. The seal 50,... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5558376 | Low profile swivel adapters A low profile swivel coupling having a main body with a hollow cylindrical bearing surface, a front swivel member internally threaded to be screwed onto a threaded bearing seated on the bearing surface and rotatable on it whereby the front swivel member r... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5458154 | Spout mounting system A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially in... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5381830 | Spout mounting system A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially in... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5201551 | Twist canister for rotating joint A twist canister for conducting conduits between two members rotatable with respect to each other through a predetermined angle about an axis. The conduits are pre-flexed an angular amount equal to one half of the predetermined angle when the members are ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 4842308 | Rotation limiting ball-joint conduit apparatus A limited rotation ball-joint conduit apparatus for the adjustable mounting and electrical connection of an electrical fixture to a fixed service mount. The ball member of the present invention has a flat surface. The socket member of the present inventio... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4763693 | Faucet with improved swivel spout A swivel spout sub-assembly is disclosed for use on water faucets with the swivel spout sub-assembly being of simplified configuration to provide facile assembly and disasembly thereof. The swivel spout sub-assembly includes a water output nipple on the f... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4697890 | Light emitting device A device, such as a flashlight, spotlight, or reading light, for emitting an incident beam of light wherein the intensity and color of an incident beam of light emitted from the device can be manually modulated or adjusted. The device utilizes a variable ... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4611834 | Unrestricted swivel joint An unrestricted, leakproof, rotatable fluid flow joint comprising: a flexible rod mechanism, a first elbow, a second elbow, and a resilient O-ring; the first elbow including a mechanism for rotatably receiving the second elbow, a mechanism for rotatably c... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4565395 | Extensible swivel An extensible swivel for lamps and the like is disclosed. The extensible swivel preferably is incorporated in a leg or an arm of a lamp, where the leg or the arm includes upper and lower tubular members joined by a retainer ring. An extension sleeve prefe... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4552387 | Coupling for pressure hose A hose coupling having a threaded body and hose clamping fingers extending from the body, the body and the fingers being formed as a one piece unit in a single manufacturing operation the fingers being formed with a ridge around the exterior, and a separa... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4512665 | Adjustable over-the-top agitator for a liquid manure tank An adjustable over-the-top agitator for a liquid manure tank. To periodically break up the crust on liquid manure stored in an open top tank, the liquid manure is withdrawn from the bottom of the tank and is discharged through a nozzle on the end of an ex... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4462621 | Swivel stop A swivel stop for use in lamps of all kinds comprising a lower tube and an upper tube, a member partially secured within the lower tube and partially extending therefrom and formed with a keyway and a stop, and a sleeve secured within the upper tube and p... | 07/31/1984 |
| 4357238 | Submerged inlet head for fire hoses and the like A suction type inlet head, adapted for coupling to a fire hose or the like, is lowered into a tank, such as a portable tank known as a "dump-and-go" tank used in fighting fires in rural areas. The suction or inlet head is heavy enough to gravitate to and ... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4299261 | Offshore loading system A lightweight articulated loading arm for transferring fluid from an offshore articulated loading column to a marine tanker, and for monitoring the position of the loading arm relative to a safe operating envelope. The arm includes an inboard conduit memb... | 11/10/1981 |
| 4292845 | Connection assembly for rigid stem dial gauge A rigid stem dial gauge, such as a thermometer has an assembly which connects the thermometer stem to the pointer shaft and permits the two parts to be disposed at a range of angles to each other. The assembly comprises a pair of cylindrical housings, one... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4273732 | Method and apparatus for raising an aeration apparatus for liquids An apparatus for raising a liquid aeration apparatus having a carrier element 62 which can be guided to a position engaging an air distributing pipe 36 to raise same by means of a guide rod 66. The movement of the guide rod is controlled by a guide device... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4239262 | Pump end swivel for hose A pump end swivel for mounting either on the island or on the gasoline pump pedestal adjacent to the island. The swivel has a base member with an elbow assembly rotatably journaled therein. The elbow assembly has concentric inner and outer elbow members f... | 12/16/1980 |
| 4121280 | Articulated light fixture A wall mountable light fixture with a dimmer for controlling luminescence and having a plurality of articulated arms that are movable between a retracted position adjacent the wall and an extended position outwardly of the wall. The arms are interconnecte... | 10/17/1978 |
