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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 403/208 - Joined to laterally related transverse surface at axially spaced points


Subclass of Class 403 - Joints and connections
Definition: Structure wherein the curved or bent portion of the rod
No. of patents: 18
Last issue date: 12/28/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7857540Connection systems for reinforcement mesh
A connecting system for connecting first and second mesh sheets each defining a plurality of longitudinal members at least one pin housing, a first pin member, and a second pin member. A first loop portion is formed on at least one of the plurality of longitudinal m...
12/28/2010
7503719Connection systems for reinforcement mesh
A connecting system for connecting a mesh sheet to a concrete member. The connecting system comprises an anchor structure and a first pin member. The anchor structure defines a loop passageway and a pin opening. The anchor structure is adapted to be partly embedded ...
03/17/2009
7267150Method of and apparatus for manufacturing instant photographic film units
An instant photographic film unit includes a mask sheet having an image frame and two sheets, one of which has a photosensitive layer, laminated and bonded together, and a developing liquid container disposed in a predetermined position for supplying a developing li...
09/11/2007
7036864Vehicle seat for a motor vehicle
Spring elements incorporated into a seat are held on the front side in elastic elements for insulation of the seat against vibration of the motor vehicle. ...
05/02/2006
6793436Connection systems for reinforcement mesh
A connecting system for connecting a first mesh sheet to a member comprising a housing member, a first loop portion, and a first pin member. The housing member defines a loop passageway, and the housing member is adapted to be rigidly connected to the member. The fi...
09/21/2004
6361240Connection arrangement for a hydrodynamic torque converter
A connection arrangement for producing a rotational connection of a hydrodynamic torque converter with a rotating shaft includes at least one connection element arrangable at a housing of the torque converter and having a first connection area connectable...
03/26/2002
6249938Cable length adjustment device
A retaining member is secured to a cable at a distance from one end of the cable. The retaining member includes a plurality of fitting receivers spaced from the cable end by different distances. A fitting is provided at the cable end. By selectively engag...
06/26/2001
5730545Apparatus for fastening the end of a spring steel strip
An apparatus for fastening an end of a spring steel strip subjected to high tension. The end of the spring steel strip is clamped positively between two flat surfaces of two retainers in different positions, ensuring absolute security against loosening. F...
03/24/1998
5655864Expansible fixing plug
In an expansible fixing plug having an internal bore passing right through the plug body into which an expansion bolt in the form of a nail or screw is to be driven, the internal bore is arranged helically wound around the center line and at least for a p...
08/12/1997
5310274Lock structure for flexible line
A lock structure for a flexible line in which one looped end and a contiguous intermediate section of the line are fitted in approximately V-shaped grooves formed in a pair of approximately trapezoidal lock halves. The lock halves are of synthetic resin a...
05/10/1994
5161322Apparatus and method for hanging fishing nets
A net web is supported by upper and lower float and weight lines by a connecting structure which is connected to the respective line to resist movement along the line. Each connecting structure has an outer portion with a locking opening therein and coope...
11/10/1992
4861002Spring module with improved mounting foot structure
In a box spring assembly having a frame, including a frame rail member with horizontally spaced generally upright side walls. The frame rail has a plurality of aligned horizontal slots through the upright side walls and arranged in aligned pairs. Wire spr...
08/29/1989
4549766Vehicle seat headrest
A seat structure containing a frame for a back seat, and a panel for a headrest, which panel is welded in a surrounding manner about said frame....
10/29/1985
4197028Integral connector for tubular structures
A pre-fabricated welded tubular coupling particularly adapted for use in the construction of offshore platforms comprises a tubular elbow tangentially secured to a straight pipe segment solely along the line of intersection therebetween. A cutout or openi...
04/08/1980
4095315Loop retainer
A connector for securing an object having a loop or eyelet affixed thereto is provided by an open loop of rigid, spring wire or similar material which is secured to a body so that one leg of the opened loop enters, and essentially traverses a bore within ...
06/20/1978
4070124Spring connection
A rail attachment assembly for attaching an end of a sinuous spring band to a steel rail. A vertical or a horizontal flange of the rail is apertured or cut-out to facilitate passage of an anchor link for band element. The aperture or cut-out is elongated ...
01/24/1978
4062087Self-sustaining spring fastener clips for furniture rails and assemblies thereof
A metallic clip designed for holding the end bar of a sinuous cushion-supporting spring in position on one rail of an article of furniture and also having associated therewith jaw portions which straddle the rail and, when pressed inwardly against the rai...
12/13/1977
4003539Wall hanging device
A wall hanging device having a ring-like member for connection to picture wire or the like and a relatively flat, elongated member having a looped end capturing the ring-like member....
01/18/1977
 
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