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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter

A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.

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Class 337/87 - Alternately or selectively actuated


Subclass of Class 337 - Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches
Definition: Subject matter including significant details of means whereby
No. of patents: 6
Last issue date: 08/19/1997


NumberTitleIssue Date
5659454Thermal protection apparatus for a secure electronic appliance, in particular a postage meter
The apparatus detects the fact that a predetermined temperature threshold, in particular a low temperature threshold, has been crossed, and prevents any subsequent use of the appliance. The apparatus includes a reversible thermostatic switch capable of ch...
08/19/1997
5274525Device for thermal protection within a limited range of temperatures, especially for an apparatus for recording battery-backed data and in particular a franking machine
A data-recording machine is protected against temperature overshoots by a device (12) for protecting electrical lines comprising two blister-type thermosensitive elements (10C, 10F) which control series-connected electric contacts (7C, 7F) so as to close ...
12/28/1993
4742273Long life incandescent lamp
An extended life incandescent lamp which employs thermal, voltage, or radiation activated differential switching to substitute a series-connected reserve filament for an inoperative primary filament without increasing the normal in-rush current....
05/03/1988
4739187Self-contained switch for illuminating lamp with emergency signal capability
A self-contained switch unit for controlling a remote illuminating lamp has, in a common housing, a main ON/OFF switch, and has an emergency signal ON/OFF switch in a common housing, and has a visible pilot lamp. The main ON/OFF switch controls the ON or ...
04/19/1988
4414524Thermally responsive switch
A thermally responsive switch is particularly adapted to perform a plurality of electrical control functions on an automotive engine in response to changes in engine temperature. The switch is characterized by a structure permitting the switch operating t...
11/08/1983
4164724Bimetallic thermo-release, especially for protective motor switch
A bimetallic thermo-release, especially for protective motor switches, comprising at least one bimetallic release element connected with connections for the connection of electrical lines or conductors. The bimetallic thermo-release having a bimetallic co...
08/14/1979
 
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