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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 |
| 7197783 | Appliance having a driving mechanism An appliance having a driving mechanism is provided, the appliance (10) comprising two rotatable portions (32, 34) which are rotatable by the driving mechanism (50) about an axis (40). The driving mechanism (50) comprises a gearbox... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185691 | Reversible pull cord mechanism and system A reversible pull cord mechanism adapted for rotating a shaft in one direction when the pull cord is pulled in a first direction and rotating the shaft in the opposite direction when the pull cord is pulled in a second direction. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7021168 | Gearbox embodied with a layshaft A selector transmission with countershaft design is described which comprises one input shaft (2), one output shaft (3), one main shaft (4) situated therebetween and one countershaft (5) interacting with the main shaft (4), shiftab... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6960107 | Marine transmission with a cone clutch used for direct transfer of torque A transmission for a marine propulsion system uses a cone clutch in such a way that, when in a forward gear position, torque is transmitted from an input shaft, or driving shaft, to an output shaft, or driven shaft, solely through the cone clutch. When in forward ge... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6942595 | Control system for the drive of a pto for an agricultural vehicle A control system for the drive of a power take-off mechanism on an agricultural tractor that records machine-specific values of the implement attached to the tractor. The drive train between the tractor engine and the power take-off includes a CVT transmission. The ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6905382 | Shift device for marine transmission A marine drive has a propulsion device. A transmission is coupled with the propulsion device. A shift mechanism moves the transmission between a first position in which the propulsion device is set to a first mode and a second position in which the propulsion device... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6694835 | Power transmission mechanism for use in toy vehicle with engine The power transmission mechanism has a first gear secured to an input shaft. A second gear connectable to the input shaft through a clutch mechanism is provided around the input shaft through a one-way clutch that allows the input shaft to rotate freely i... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6517395 | Drive train with a single diametral pitch pinion driving two gears with different diametral pitches A marine propulsion unit drive train including two oppositely facing driven bevel gears having a common rotational axis and different numbers of teeth engaged with a bevel pinion drive gear having a single diametral pitch. Both driven gears have the same ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6401560 | Shift mechanism of outboard engine A shift mechanism of an outboard engine has a shift cam which is remotely-operable to effect change-over of the direction of rotation of a propeller shaft in a gear case. A shift cam support member is a member separate from and detachably secured to the g... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6386350 | Clutch mechanism of outboard engine A clutch mechanism of an outboard engine provides improved feel of shifting operation while allowing a detent mechanism and a stopper to fully perform their functions. The clutch mechanism has a shift cam which is remotely operable through a clutch rod an... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6368170 | Marine propulsion apparatus having interchangeable parts A marine propulsion system (10) including a vertical drive unit (12) adapted to have a common upper gear case housing (26) for use with either one of a cone clutch shifting apparatus (60) or a clutch dog shifting apparatus (120). The upper gear case housi... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6129599 | Transmission assembly for a marine vessel An electrically controlled transmission system for a marine vessel that is adapted to avoid vibration to the vessel during a shifting process of the transmission system. The transmission system includes a marine vessel having an inboard motor and an outbo... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6062360 | Synchronizer for a gear shift mechanism for a marine propulsion system A synchronized gear shift mechanism is provided for a marine propulsion system. Using a hub and a sleeve that are axially movable relative to an output shaft but rotationally fixed to the shaft and to each other, the gear shift mechanism uses associated f... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5829564 | Marine drive shift mechanism with chamfered shift rings, stepped cams, and self-centering clutch A marine drive shift mechanism includes a shift ring (200) having a chamfer zone (204) along an arcuate portion of its outer circumference facilitating ease of shifting. A stepped camming surface (222) provides step function shifting movement. Neutral pos... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5732595 | Slidable transmission shaft for a manual transmission A slidable transmission shaft for a manual transmission includes a plurality of closely-spaced splines at a second end, a first plurality of keys at a first end, which are slidably engagable to an impeller fastened to the crankshaft of a motor vehicle for... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5709130 | Transmission clutch A reversing transmission for marine propulsion units or the like. The reversing transmission includes a multiple disc clutch assembly that is cooperative with a pair of bevel gear and clutch assemblies. These bevel gear and clutch assemblies are made up o... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5513546 | Device for fastening and loosening threaded members A device for fastening and loosening threaded members which has a socket mechanism at its forward end for engaging the threaded member and in which the torque of a motor rotatable in one direction is transmitted to the socket mechanism via a rotation tran... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509323 | Transmission device, especially a reverse gear for boats A reverse gear for boats, comprising a bevel gear transmission with two gears (4,5) rotatably mounted on a secondary shaft (8) and alternately engageable with the shaft by means of an engaging sleeve (11). The engaging sleeve is made of bronze and has out... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5509863 | Transmission device, especially for boat motors Transmission for boats, comprising an input shaft (2), a reversing mechanism and an output shaft (3). The reversing mechanism is comprised by a right angled bevel gearing with two bevel gears (7, 8), which are freely rotatably mounted on an intermediate s... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5486125 | Drive transmission system for vessel propelling equipment A drive transmission system for a vessel propelling equipment 1 provided with a clutch operating device that can easily be installed comprises a shift slider 40 axially slidable within a propeller shaft 9 to move a clutch gear 30 through a clutch shifter ... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5445546 | Shift assistor for outboard drive shifting mechanism A shift assistor for a shifting mechanism of a watercraft outboard drive provides a simply structured and compact device which establishes engagement of the transmission under a resilient force and disengagement under a positive force. The shift assistor ... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5394764 | Bevel gear forward/reverse A bevel gear forward/reverse mechanism comprises bevel gears, a locking device for forward drive and a band brake for reverse drive. The locking device includes tapered pins mounted to a flanged hub which is slidably mounted on an input shaft of a differe... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5327793 | Thrust bearings and bevel gears arrangement of marine propulsion unit A bevel gear transmission for a marine outboard drive having hydraulically actuated clutches for selectively coupling oppositely rotating bevel gears to a shaft to affect either forward or reverse drive. The bevel gears are each supported on the shaft by ... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5151059 | Shiftable reversing transmission for marine propulsion device A marine propulsion device comprising a lower unit including a gearcase, a propeller shaft mounted in the gearcase for rotation about a generally horizontal fore and aft axis and having an axially extending forwardly opening bore, a shift shaft including ... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5110312 | Releasable roller clutch reversing transmission Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device including a propulsion unit comprising a gearcase including therein a cavity, a propeller shaft extending in the cavity and including a portion having an outer surface with an axially extending flat, and a fo... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5096343 | Internal thread forming apparatus with an automatic rotational direction change controller An internal thread forming apparatus includes a housing body fixed on a machine tool, a driving spindle connected to the rotatable main shaft of the machine tool and rotatable at the same speed as that of the main shaft, a movable body movable vertically ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5059144 | Ahead/astern shifting device for marine propulsion unit A shift arrangement for a marine outboard drive that permits a forward positioning of the drive shaft without interfering with the operation of the shifting mechanism.... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5051102 | Astern-ahead switching device for marine propulsion unit A shift mechanism for a marine propulsion unit that is operative to permit shifting of the transmission into opposite directions in response to a given direction of shift input through reversal of the components. The components are constructed so that the... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5035664 | Marine propulsion device gear arrangement A marine propulsion device comprising a housing adapted to be mounted on the transom of a boat, a first gear rotatably supported by the housing and adapted to be drivingly connected to a propeller, a pump, and a second gear which is driven by the first ge... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5006085 | Marine propulsion device with removable clutch assembly A marine propulsion device comprising a gear housing adapted to be mounted on the transom of a boat, a clutch assembly including a clutch housing, a shaft rotatably supported within the clutch housing and adapted to be drivingly connected to a propeller, ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4909767 | Propulsion unit for inboard-outboard motor A marine outboard drive that is particularly adapted for use in twin stern drive arrangements and which facilitates selective reversal of the degree of rotation of the output shaft. This is accomplished by means of a bevel gear train including a bevel gea... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4907466 | Key shift transmission A multi-speed transmission with a shift mechanism which selectively couples at least a forward and a reverse gear operatively positioned on a shaft. The shift mechanism is disposed entirely within the transmission housing and includes a shift key arranged... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4905543 | Device for turning a monitor A device for turning a monitor to a position at which a viewer can comfortably see the monitor. The device comprises a turntable carrying a monitor thereon, a cam shaft adapted to rotate the turntable in a desired direction utilizing a cylindrical cam hav... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4861295 | Marine propulsion device with reversible shift apparatus A marine propulsion device comprising a lower unit including a propeller shaft mounted for rotation about an axis, a propeller mounted on the propeller shaft, a drive gear, and a transmission including an actuator movable along the propeller shaft axis fo... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4838105 | Reversing gear assembly for yachts A reversing gear assembly (13) for use in yachts having an angle drive system comprises a horizontal input shaft (15), to be connected to a horizontally mounted engine (11), and an inclined output shaft (16) to be connected to the propeller shaft (12). Ge... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4748864 | Marine reversing gear assembly A reversing gear assembly (13) for a marine angle drive comprises a horizontal input shaft (15), to be connected to a horizontally mounted engine (11) and an inclined output shaft (16) to be connected to the propeller shaft (12). Gear casing (14) includes... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4741192 | Rolling metal ribbon stock into convoluted fin strip for use in heat exchangers In an apparatus for rolling metal ribbon stock into convoluted fin strip for use in heat exchangers, an uncoiler apparatus comprising a base, a pair of coil supports for supporting a pair of coils of sheet metal ribbon stock. The coil supports are mounted... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4735105 | Transmission and drive arrangement for vehicle An improved driving arrangement for a four wheel off the road vehicle having a combined engine and transmission with the engine output shaft and transmission primary and secondary shafts extending transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehi... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4735104 | Drive transmission unit for equal forward and reverse speeds, in particular for a ship drive An input shaft is keyed to a first bevel gear, in constant mesh engagement with a second bevel gear keyed to a countershaft and rigidly associated with a first clutch, for causing a first pinion to become rotatively engaged with or disengaged from the inp... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4705437 | Reversible dual speed tapping attachment A tapping attachment includes a free axial float spindle having drive balls associated therewith, a forward driving member having splines engageable with the driving balls of the spindle which operates at a first rate speed, a counter-rotating reverse dri... | 11/10/1987 |
