"I hate what they've done to my child...I would never let my own children watch it. "
Vladimir Zworykin, television pioneer ; Talking about an invention in which he played a critical role.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7228793 | Carbonation system for enhancing the flavor of fruits and vegetables A carbonation system is disclosed that effectively controls the treatment of fruits and vegetables with CO2 gas, providing enhanced flavor to fruits and vegetables. One embodiment of the invention uses a microprocessor to preferably monitor and control th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 6997975 | Universal pan lid absorbing and filtering steam and smell A universal pan or pot lid is disclosed, absorbing and filtering steam and smell with the optional aid of a sucking fan. This lid preferably of transparent material is provided with a filter changing color when it is saturated and arranged in a burn proof ergonomic ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6977589 | Desiccant bag with enclosed EAS tag and security markings A desiccant bag for adsorbing moisture from a surrounding space in a packaged product includes on its inner surface an electronic article surveillance or EAS tag which enables detection of stolen products by theft or shoplifter detectors. The EAS tag is not visible ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6921026 | Preservation of intermediate moisture foods by controlling humidity and inhibition of mold growth A humidity control device for use in maintaining a desired humidity in packages of food, the device including a protective case, a water vapor permeable pouch and a thickened saturated solution, the solution having a suitable humidity control point for use within a ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6068113 | Portable humidor A portable humidor has a cedar cigar storage container formed from a lower housing and an upper lid hingedly connected thereto. A cover assembly having an outer surface of leather or other suitable durable protective material is secured to the cedar conta... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5957278 | Container for filter tipped cigarette tubes used in hand made cigarettes A cigarette tube container for containing and transporting a multiple of cigarette tubes having cigarette filter tips is provided the container has partitions for dividing the container space into multiple segments with the tubes being placed upright with... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5934458 | Moisture preservation, baked goods container A moisture preservation, baked goods container is disclosed, consisting of a lower housing and base, which form the bottom portion of the device. An upper housing, of generally dome shaped configuration, forms the top portion of the device and is transpar... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5934773 | Humidifier device A humidifier device including at least two housings, each housing containing an absorbent material. Each housing is designed as a stamped or molded cup-shaped member having rounded corners and a flanged edge, and a plurality of apertures. A flat, rectangu... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5803247 | Portable humidor In a portable humidor, a base includes a first interior area, and a cover includes a second interior area and is connected to the base via at least one hinge for movement between an open and a closed position. A permeable-shock-absorbing insert is positio... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5794771 | Package for components of hand made cigarettes The invention relates to a packaging system for hand made cigarettes using loose tobacco and pre-made, filter tipped cigarette tubes. The packaging system includes a reusable container with a bottom section and a top section. Loose tobacco is stored in th... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5678705 | Modular device in container-trays for preserving food A modular device for keeping and storing food products in container trays includes a plurality of hinged supports supporting one or more container trays each having an ideally rectangular configuration and a hollow interior. Each container is topped at it... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5637124 | Modular air cleaning system A modular air-cleaning apparatus for the treatment of contaminated air. The apparatus includes a plurality of modular units cooperatively interconnected, wherein the plurality of units includes at least one separator unit functioning on non-collisional pr... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5607051 | Cigar Humidor A cigar humidor is provided. The humidor includes first and second cigar storage compartments. The first compartment includes a humidifier such that cigars stored in the first compartment communicate with the humidifier and are capable of long-term storag... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5556579 | Tobacco jar cover having humidity control and method of use A cover for containers, especially glass jars, that are used to store and keep fresh consumable merchandise, such as tobacco, coffee, or tea. The cover includes structure for receiving a cover mount member that facilitates attachment of a mechanical inter... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555974 | Enclosure with oxygen scavenging material for storing paints mixed on artist's palette A sealable enclosure is specially adapted to hold a conventional tablet of paper palettes or a reusable palette having paints mixed thereon to prevent drying of the paints. Within the enclosure is attached a packet of oxygen scavenging material for preven... | 09/17/1996 |
| 4951555 | Show case for keeping and exhibiting objects Show case (1) for keeping and exhibiting objects, the sides (4), the bottom (3) and the cover construction (2) of which encompass the interior of the show case more or less hermetically, wherein filter means (7) comprising preferably dust and/or gas prote... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4752419 | Evaporative cooler A shroud, including a shield placed on either side of an evaporation pad, increases the length of travel air transit time within the pad. Pressurized water, emitted in jets from a plurality of orifices spaced along a manifold, is directed against a diffus... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4668484 | Transport containers for semiconductor wafers An improved transport container for semiconductor wafers includes chamber structure of sheet material with structure in the chamber for supporting the semiconductor wafers. The chamber includes a first access door portion through which the semiconductor w... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4638909 | Container for retaining paint A container for retaining artist's paints or the like and for preventing same from drying or hardening during storage in the container comprising an open top box including a base and side walls and a cover that can be superposed over the box opening. The ... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4545492 | Device for maintaining dry conditions in vessels This invention relates to a device for maintaining vessels substantially free of moisture. The device is a cap or stopper having a hollow section to contain a drying agent, a nonporous top member having at least one pinhole therein and a porous bottom mem... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4476066 | Joint assembly for casing cells A joint assembly for a casing cell or the like, which may form the housing of an air-conditioning appliance serves to attach a plurality of wall members to respective adjacent wall members by means of joining elements of the tongue and groove type for ena... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4453786 | Mounting arrangement for tablet-like rust inhibitor A module for firmly retaining a tablet-like member to optimize air flow around the member includes a slotted front wall and a rear wall defining an enclosure therebetween. Two vanes projecting from one wall terminate in respective spaced parallel edges wh... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4437710 | Inflatable, inert gas-purged, welding chamber An inflatable, inert-gas purged welding chamber assembly ideally suited for use in welding workpieces made of a metal (e.g., titanium), or of an alloy, which is susceptible to atmospheric contamination during welding. The welding chamber of the assembly i... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4387803 | Absorbent device for containers for sugar, salt, etc. A perforated inner container is secured in a main container for sugar, or salt, or spices, etc., referred to as condiments. An absorbent material is placed in the inner container. The absorbent material may be rice, for example, or pieces of crackers, etc... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4350646 | Evaporation air-humidifier Evaporation air-humidifier having a water storage container with a support plate carrying an evaporation filter and a pump extending into the water storage container, a fan, a motor for driving the pump, a hood formed with air inlet and air outlet opening... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4344358 | Processing chamber, in particular smoking chamber The present invention relates to a processing chamber which is suited for the processing of food, for example meat or meat products, by smoke or steam, comprising at least one unit for the generation of steam and/or smoke and/or for the cleaning of the ch... | 08/17/1982 |
| 4321997 | Receptacle for moisture-exuding food products A receptacle is provided for containing and displaying food products which tend to exude juices or liquids, and which comprises a supporting member, such as a tray or bag, and an absorbent pad associated therewith. The absorbent pad comprises a mat of liq... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4304741 | Gas injection apparatus An apparatus for injecting gas under pressure into liquid held in a bottle 5, primarily for injecting carbon dioxide gas into beverages in order to make "fizzy" drinks in the home or other small establishments, comprises a base member 1 including a platfo... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4146277 | Desiccant cap A cap designed to provide a prolonged dehumidification of the contents of an associated container, an indication of the condition of the desiccant without exposing the contents, a rapid regeneration of the desiccant and a permanent isolation of the desicc... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4008930 | Humidor There is disclosed a humidor having a body portion and a removable closure forming a substantially airtight compartment for holding tobacco or tobacco products, fruits, vegetables and the like. A reservoir is disposed at the upper portion of the compartme... | 02/22/1977 |