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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7392719 | Devices and methods for sampling groundwater Some embodiments of the present invention are related to devices and methods for sampling groundwater at multiple target depths, wherein each of the devices for sampling groundwater at multiple target depths comprises: a hammer part having a spring for generating in... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7353721 | Fluid sampling device A modular fluid sampling device that includes an elongated handle and a sample container holder attached to one end of the elongated handle. The sample container holder is configured to receive a removable sample container therein, a bottom which is configured to al... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7275420 | Fluid sensor fixture for dynamic fluid testing A system that facilitates measurement, analysis, and automatic maintenance of fluid comprises a fluid, and a casing that includes a plurality of apertures is immersed in the fluid. The apertures are opened to permit the fluid to enter the casing and closed to confin... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267078 | Combination major appliance and pet watering system A major appliance or cabinet unit integrates an automatically refillable water bowl including a liquid level sensor and an electrical or mechanical valve in fluid communication with a source or water. In the preferred embodiment the appliance is a refrigerator freez... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7178415 | Dual-opening sample containers, fluid sampling device and method of using same A fluid sampling device for use with dual-opening sample containers includes attachment members holding open end seals of the sample container that are urged to a closed position by an elastic member. The elastic member is normally within the container. The sampling... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7105043 | Sealing mechanism for gas chromatograph machines A sealing mechanism for a gas chromatograph machine includes a weldment attachment mountable at the weldment assembly of the machine. The attachment has a passage therethrough for gas communicated to the weldment assembly. An actuator imparts a direct force on the w... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104116 | Fluid sensor fixture for dynamic fluid testing A system that facilitates measurement, analysis, and automatic maintenance of fluid comprises a fluid, and a casing that includes a plurality of apertures is immersed in the fluid. The apertures are opened to permit the fluid to enter the casing and closed to confin... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6976398 | Liquid sample collection system A liquid sample collection system includes a container having an interior reservoir for receiving the liquid sample, and a valve assembly that may be coupled to the container to facilitate collecting the liquid sample, the valve assembly includes a valve housing hav... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6006613 | Underwater sampling apparatus An underwater sampler has a tubular body having closures biased to move from open to closed positions. The closures releasably may be latched in their open position by a latch mechanism having retainers separably coupled to anchor cables attached to the r... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5821437 | Environmental liquid collection apparatus A liquid collection apparatus includes a container for storing a liquid sample removably connected to a lid. The lid includes an opening therethrough to permit liquid to pass into the container for storage. A closure disk is operably mounted on the lid to... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5487314 | Water sampling apparatus A Kemmerer style water sampler has a tubular body open at both ends and through which a connecting rod extends. One end of the connecting rod is fixed to a lower closure and has a latch mechanism at its other end coupled to an upper closure. The latch mec... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5460056 | Underwater sampling apparatus Sampling apparatus for taking underwater samples has an open ended tube fitted with closures biased for movement from positions in which the ends of the tube are open to a position in which the ends of the tube are closed. A releasable latch releasably ma... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5445038 | Apparatus for sampling fluids in containers A liquid sampling apparatus comprising a sample retention tube, a tube plug, and an operating rod and handle unit. The retention tube is an open-ended cylinder made from a thin material. The plug includes a lower body portion with a skirt type seal, a rod... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5410919 | Remotely controlled sampling device having a vent passage connecting an internal chamber to the environment through an upper outlet A remotely controlled fluid sampling device adapted to take and retrieve samples from any depth or level within a body of fluid comprises an elongated tubular container, the upper outlet end of which is sealingly attached to an end cap. The end cap has a ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5385059 | Sludge sampler A sludge sampler for industrial settling ponds has a handle and an insertion tube of known graduated length so that the sampler may be embedded in sludge at a known depth. At the bottom of the insertion tube is a frame which holds a sampler container jar ... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5138890 | Multiple sampler array and a method Both apparatus and the method is directed to a sampler array carrying a plurality of samplers in which the array has a trip assembly with a plurality of lanyard release pins. One moving member in the assembly contains a pivotal cam which is spring loaded ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4821587 | Depth gauge-analyzer A telescopically collapsible depth gauge-analyzer which has one mode of operation that results in a sample being collected as the device is lowered through a body of the liquid of interest. In a second mode of operation, liquid is not allowed to flow into... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4744256 | Airborne water sampler device Disclosed is a water sampler and method for dropping the water sampler from an airplane to obtain a sample of water from a body of water; the water sampler comprising a tubular member with ball valves at both ends and an open ended canister disposed betwe... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4660423 | Water sampling apparatus Apparatus for taking water samples from wells, streams, lakes, or the like wherein the water sample is to be duplicative of the water that is being tested. The apparatus consists of a carrier adapted to be lowered on a line to any depth into the water bod... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4227414 | Liquid testing kit A liquid testing kit for determining the pH value of a liquid body at various depths includes a pH tester and a liquid sampling container having a spring-hinged lid. The container is adapted to be lowered to various depths with the lid in open position. T... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4215580 | Fluid sampling apparatus A fluid sampling apparatus for taking samples of fluid from predetermined depths in a body of water comprises a receptacle for releasably holding therein a sample collection bottle. A single suspension means such as a rope is provided, by means of which t... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4157664 | Liquid sampling device A sampling device for obtaining a specimen of liquid from a remote location within a large volume or body thereof. The device includes two telescopically disposed receptacles, which form a closed container and which slideably move between closed and open ... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4050315 | Remotely actuated sampling apparatus Apparatus for taking liquid samples in a well at any desired level under the surface includes a bullet-nosed tubular body with a weighted lower end and an elongated sampling chamber. The chamber has a circular inlet opening at its upper end which is seale... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4004463 | Fluid sampling device A liquid sampling device which may be lowered by a cord into a pool of fluid to sample the fluid at a particular depth includes a housing for holding a sample bottle to be filled with fluid. A remotely operable valve means prevents the sample bottle from ... | 01/25/1977 |
| 3986553 | Fluid sampling vessel A sampling vessel, adpated particularly for use in geothermal bores, constructed principally of stainless steel and opened at depth without ancillary means such as messengers by causing an inertial mechanism to break a frangible seal.... | 10/19/1976 |
