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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011120 | Material dispenser A material dispenser that may be used with a snow removal machine is comprised of a container, broadcaster actuator, and broadcaster in one embodiment. The material dispenser allows the operator to broadcast dry treatment material from a container mounted to the sno... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7849613 | Heated handle apparatuses and methods using power equipment exhaust Apparatuses and methods are provided for heating the handle(s) of power equipment using exhaust produced by an internal combustion engine, including a machine powered by an internal combustion engine, an operator grippable handle, with an interior, and a tubular str... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7484321 | Anti-freeze backhoe bucket insert A steel insert apparatus for a backhoe bucket having an integral heating system to defrost construction equipment in cold weather is herein disclosed. The apparatus is intended for use on backhoes, front end loaders, bulldozers, and other similar equipment with a bl... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7370818 | Apparatus for treatment of snow and ice A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7322177 | Machine for gathering ground strewn articles A machine for removing articles strewn on a tract of ground generally consisting of a wheel unit; a support frame mounted on the wheel unit, having device for advancing the machine along the tract of ground; an endless conveyor mounted on the support frame, having d... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7231140 | System for removing snow and ice from a surface A system for removing snow and ice from a surface that includes a fan and a heating element contained within a hollow cavity open at one end, and a hollow duct positioned above the hollow cavity. The hollow duct is open at both ends; one end is positioned directly a... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7190887 | Portable thermal-stratifying space heater and powerplant package A portable room heater is provided comprising an upright enclosure defining an inlet at a lower end of the enclosure, an outlet at an upper end of the enclosure, and a passageway fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet. The portable room heater further comprises... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7137214 | Snow removal machine with system for applying a surface treatment material A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing.... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124521 | Apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface An apparatus for resurfacing an ice surface includes a dolly including a body, a handle and a plurality of wheels attached thereto. The apparatus includes a device for operably receiving fluid from a reservoir and distributing fluid substantially evenly onto an ice ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108089 | Walk-behind self-propelled working machine A walk-behind self-propelled working machine includes an engine disposed with a crankshaft extending vertically in a downward direction and a cylinder disposed horizontally, and a generator having a drive shaft disposed vertically downward. The drive shaft of the ge... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108196 | Method and apparatus for depositing snow-ice treatment liquid on pavement Method and apparatus for depositing liquid brine on roadway surface. Substantially horizontally disposed streamer nozzles are employed in conjunction with brine pumps which are operated in correspondence with the forward speed of the treatment vehicle. Substantially... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7059071 | Self-propelled walk-behind snowplow vehicle A self-propelled walk-behind snowplow vehicle has a vehicle body and a vertical engine mounted on an upper part of the vehicle body. The vertical engine has a crankshaft disposed generally vertical and a cylinder head disposed generally horizontal to a longitudinal ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051480 | Apparatus and system for preventing ice dam formation Disclosed is an apparatus for eliminating ice formation at roof edging comprising a mesh casing and salt-based fill material. The apparatus may be placed into a typical gutter assembly adjacent a roof edge. The casing is flexible and biodegradable and comprises a sa... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051461 | Walk-behind working machine A walk-behind working machine has a traveling unit, a working unit, an engine, and an illumination section disposed forwardly of the engine for projecting light. A cover member collectively covers the engine and the illumination section. The cover member has a light... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032333 | Snowthrower chute and deflector control A single joystick type control handle controls the chute and deflector of a snowthrower. The control handle can be moved laterally from side to side and a second linkage including a gear connection laterally rotates the chute from side to side in the same direction,... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6922921 | Snow removal machine An auger device of a snow removal machine in this invention has left and right augers and left and right driving tines mounted on left and right auger shafts, respectively. Each auger has an outer auger blade, an intermediate auger blade and an inner auger blade eac... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6904708 | Snow removal system A snow removal system (100) for melting snow into water includes a container (110) having a storage chamber (124) adapted to store snow and a predetermined amount of water (114). The snow removal system also includes a heating assembly ( | 06/14/2005 |
| 6779823 | All-weather street and road maintenance vehicle A vehicle with a self-contained cooling and heating capability and a tenting feature for sheltering and controlling the temperature at a given location. Warm air is directed out of a heat chamber through a telescopic tube arrangement which may be horizontally piovot... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6772543 | Apparatus and method for melting ice on roofs A melting member is adapted to melt snow and ice as it contacts the snow and ice. The melting member is a tablet of sufficient size for melting a substantial amount of ice or snow before dissolving. One or more melting members are placed on snow or ice formed on an ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6553693 | Snow removal apparatus and method of using same A snowblower apparatus and a method of using the snowblower. The snowblower apparatus is self contained and portable and may be mounted on a prime mover. A turbine engine is located within a housing and discharges its exhaust to the desired area of snow o... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6353212 | Snow melting attachment for a snow blower A snow melting attachment for a snow blower for preventing the building up of large snow piles includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the housing. The housing... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6003916 | Snow-removal device A snow-removal, such as a snow shovel, snow plow and the like, includes a heated blade. The snow-removal device might also provide a selection of temperature settings for the heated blade. The snow-removal device at least fluidizes the snow when the blade... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5867926 | Hot air snow and ice remover A portable convection heater for removing ice from a side walk including a cart assembly with an axle and a pair wheels rotatably coupled thereto for allowing the pushing of the cart assembly. Further included is a heat blower housing having a heat blower... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5797203 | Vehicular apparatus for removing snow and aircraft de-icing or anti-icing liquids from runway surfaces A vehicular apparatus which is adapted for removing fluids including snow and/or ice and de-icing or anti-icing liquids from a surface as the apparatus traverses the surface. The apparatus comprises: a first container for receiving a first portion of the ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5630286 | Vehicular apparatus for removing de-icing liquid A vehicular apparatus adapted for removing fluids including snow and/or ice and de-icing liquids from a surface as the apparatus traverses the surface. The apparatus comprises: a first container for receiving a first portion of the fluids removed from a z... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5614292 | Thermal walkway cover having carbonized rubber A thermal walkway cover comprises at least three laminated layers including a middle layer of electrically conductive carbonized rubber, a durable, waterproof, UV-resistant top layer, and an insulating, waterproof bottom layer. Means are provided in to fo... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5605418 | Road snow melting system using a surface heating element The object of the present invention is to avoid the difficulty of recruiting snow removal personnel by automatically melting snow that has accumulated on roads in areas having cold climates, and protect human life and secure the safety of vehicles and air... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5588231 | Self contained snow removal apparatus and method of use therefore A snow removal device that uses a truck frame to hold a snow collecting, melting and storage system. A duct carries snow from a snow blower, mounted on the truck, into a large hopper. The hopper is covered to prevent the snow from leaving the hopper. A se... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5561921 | Vehicular apparatus for removing snow and aircraft de-icing or anti-icing liquids from runway surfaces A vehicular apparatus which is adapted for removing fluids including snow and/or ice and de-icing or anti-icing liquids from a surface as the apparatus traverses the surface. The apparatus comprises: a first container for receiving a first portion of the ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5515623 | Snowplow with deicer spray attachment A road and/or airport runway scraping blade for use with a ground supported vehicle, which scraping blade includes a frame for attaching the scraping blade to the vehicle. The scraping blade has a front facing side, a rearward facing side, a top edge and ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5499462 | Method and device to scatter a preheated material on a surface A method and device scatter preheated sand, urea, road salt, etc. from a spreading vehicle onto runways and roads to counteract slipperiness caused by snow, ice, sleet, mud and the like. Preheating of the material is by an electronically controlled LP-gas... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5469645 | System for recovery of oil from snow and ice surfaces A land vehicle system for collecting crude oil and other contaminants which have been spilled on snow and ice covered surfaces includes a crawler tractor having an auger type collection and transfer mechanism mounted forwardly thereof for skimming the con... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5438770 | Snowblower An apparatus for improving the steering of a wheeled or track-driven machine, such as a snowblower, the apparatus having a levered wheel mounted to the frame of the snowblower and actuated using an idler wheel connected to the levered wheel via a cable an... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5365681 | Vehicle for removing snow accumulated on roads A vehicle for snow removal has a conveyor belt for transporting shovelled snow from a front end shovel up to a collection load box, above which the snow is melted by a plurality of heat sources for deposit into the collection load box. A pump recirculates... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5199198 | Apparatus and method for snow disposal There is disclosed a method and apparatus for disposal of snow in urban areas. Snow is disposed of using existing manhole or other connections to sewer systems with a portable or mobile disposal unit formed of a snow receiving bin, a grinding device, appa... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5140762 | Apparatus for melting snow and ice Apparatus for melting snow and ice includes hand-propelled wheeled frame on which is mounted a motor and generator and a heater positioned substantially parallel to and spaced from the ground to be cleared of snow. The snow melting apparatus is propelled ... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5075987 | Removing apparatus for compressed snow and the like An apparatus for removing compressed snow and the like, includes a steam cutter provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending steam pipes connected to a steam header, with each of the steam pipes having a steam discharging opening formed in its un... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4918844 | Maintaining an ice rink adjacent a side edge Resurfacing or conditioning of the ice surface of an ice rink in the area adjacent the edge of the ice and the kickboards defining the edge of the ice is carried out by a burner unit which applies a propane flame in a direction downwardly onto the ice in ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4697572 | Apparatus for slurrifying snow-debris Apparatus and method utilize an open-top hopper having an upper cascade-zone and a lower pool-zone. Crude snow-debris is intermittently dumped into the hopper open-top and there operationally admixed with low-temperature water; this admixture is converted... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4586275 | Ice surfacing apparatus Apparatus for the re-surfacing of an ice surface particularly the surface of a curling rink. An ice melting machine having a plurality of burners is drawn at a slow and uniform rate of speed along a curling rink by a winch arrangement which is adapted for... | 05/06/1986 |
