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Paddle Wheel Plane

An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.

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Primary examiner statistics: 1162 patents; average approval time: 1162 days
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NumberTitleIssue Date
7225478Electronic toilet and flushing system
A functional electronic toilet and flushing system capable of controlling the amount of flushing water according to the sensed occupancy time compared with predefined normal time durations for urination and bowel movement, in order to use an optimum amount of flushi...
06/05/2007
7144173Cleaning composition, pad, wipe, implement, and system and method of use thereof
Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces. ...
12/05/2006
7144175Applicator device
An applicator device comprising a casing, a storage compartment for a product to be applied, an application element comprising a ball held rotatably in a ball holder, a sealing element which is displaceable along a predetermined path between a first position with re...
12/05/2006
7134152Adaptable, low cost air gap and flow control
A kitchen sink installation includes a plurality of adjacent kitchen sinks having drain tailpieces, a manifold pipe mounted substantially horizontally under the sinks and having a length and a plurality of discrete openings along its length, each of the openings fac...
11/14/2006
7127750Toilet system attached a hand held sprayer
The invention relates to a toilet system affording hygienic environment by attachment of a hand held sprayer and additional features on the existing toilet system. The hand held sprayer that delivers water spray comprises a reinforced flexible hose, a filter to elim...
10/31/2006
7118298Container
A container such as a nail varnish container is provided which permits the user to quickly remove or put on the cap with a single hand without the need of turning the cap. The container includes a container body having a neck formed with a narrow hole having its top...
10/10/2006
7101104Free ink system
A free ink marking instrument for dispensing an ink, including a housing, a reservoir for storing ink within the housing, a feed tube to convey ink communicating with the reservoir, a tip disposed within the feed tube for conveying ink to a substrate at a marking en...
09/05/2006
7097375Mechanical pencil having a rotatable wheel for advancing lead
A mechanical pencil is described. The mechanical pencil includes a grip barrel with a slide member to hold a piece of lead. A wheel is rotatably mounted in the grip barrel around a wheel axis, such that a portion of the wheel extends through and beyond an opening in...
08/29/2006
7096518Body part cleansing unit for toilet
A body washing unit for a toilet stool, comprising: a case body disposed on the upper surface of a toilet-stool main body, a toilet seat and a toilet-seat cover being connectable to the case body so as to hinge; and a warm-water nozzle incorporated into the case bod...
08/29/2006
7096516Alarming plumbing screen
A plumbing screen is provided having an annular seal that is adapted to fittingly conform to the internal surface of a toilet drain. The annular seal circumscribes a central screen that provides free fluid communication down the toilet drain but provides physical im...
08/29/2006
7093994Dosing device and writing implement with a dosing device
A dosing device for demand-dosing a liquid includes a primary container, a point of release for releasing the liquid, a main liquid channel between the primary container and the point of release and a vented secondary container, wherein the secondary container is co...
08/22/2006
7089608Spa system for targeted personal hydrotherapy
A spa comprised of a fluid enclosure having a floor and an upstanding sidewall includes a therapy station within the enclosure. The therapy station includes an upright seat to accommodate a single person and includes a plurality of fluid jets in the footwell and sid...
08/15/2006
7083350Application device for applying a composite substance to a site
An application device for applying a composite substance onto a site is provided that operably applies a composite substance formed of at least two reaction substances which react with one another. The application device includes a receptacle for receiving a fluid. ...
08/01/2006
7080951Laser pointer with external device connector
A laser pointer with external device connector comprising a laser pointer offers pointing function, a hollow external connector with the size corresponding to the objects to be connected. ...
07/25/2006
7073209Passive sanitizing-tablet dispensing device
A device is claimed for passively dispensing sanitizing tablets in a container of water. Preferably the invention is applied to dispensing sanitizing tablets in a toilet tank, and means are described for positioning the device and controlling the amount of sanitizer...
07/11/2006
7073966Solid paste dispenser and slider for use therewith
A solid paste dispenser and a slider for use therewith that enable the effective use of solid paste for sticking purposes by reducing any paste remaining unused, while not damaging a paper or like surface. The solid paste dispenser has a slider holding a stick of so...
07/11/2006
7066674Application device, system, and method
A device for applying at least one product comprising at least one receptacle configured to contain a product and a removable unit defining a substantially enclosed space. The removable unit may be configured to be removably positioned on the at least one receptacle...
06/27/2006
7065805Bathing apparatus
An apparatus for supporting an infant in a bathtub includes a base, a fabric frame, a frame support, and a fabric cover. The base has a peripheral structure and an inner aperture. The fabric frame defines first and second planes forming a frame angle. The fabric fra...
06/27/2006
7062800Plunger
A plunger for forcing a blockage through a trap of a toilet. The plunger includes a handle member being designed for being gripped by a hand of a user, a plunger portion is coupled to the handle member. The plunger portion is designed for being positioned in the bow...
06/20/2006
7062801Two-staged toiled tank bowl control system
A two stage toilet tank bowl control system includes a tank ball selectively positioned on the valve seat in the water tank. The tank ball is linked to a lifting lever so as to raise the tank ball from the seat when the lifting lever is rotated in its flushing direc...
06/20/2006
7058994Starting platform and anchor system
A swimmer's starting platform assembly and method includes a cylindrical anchor/post mating system having a keyed angular positioning device. Preferably, a starting platform has a cylindrical support post sized for mating engagement within a cylindrical bore of an a...
06/13/2006
7055187Bathing apparatus with bathtub and banister
A bathing apparatus, for use by disabled bathers, comprises a bathtub and a banister. The bathtub has a ramp and a floor. The ramp descends to the bathtub floor, which slopes gradually toward a drain. The ramp's top is approximately level with the seat of a wheel ch...
06/06/2006
7055188Water-retention dam for shower
A water retention dam including a collapsible outer shell having an inner chamber and at least one surface for preventing the passage of water. The outer shell has a first surface configured to serve as a barrier to water and a second surface for attachment to a flo...
06/06/2006
7047576Plastic profile
The invention provides a variable angle connector profile for connecting a plurality of enclosure panels, the profile comprising: a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving a first enclosure panel; a flexible middle segment attached to the f...
05/23/2006
7048458Fluid valve and actuator for inverted fluid reservoir
A valve for controlling flow of fluid from an inverted fluid reservoir, the valve comprising: retaining mechanism for coupling the valve to a fluid reservoir; a central fluid opening for flow of fluid from the fluid reservoir through the valve; a valve post slidably...
05/23/2006
7044674Multi purpose hand held cleaning device
Multi purpose hand held cleaning device comprising a gun shaped handle portion, a first tubular portion perpendicularly attached at one end to the handle portion, a U shaped frame attached at the opposite end, the legs of the U frame terminating in transverse roller...
05/16/2006
7044671Applicator for cleaning teeth
A disposable teeth cleaning applicator device. An elongated tubular shaft member has an applicator tip member at one end and a toothpick device at the other end. A liquid dental material is positioned inside the tubular shaft member and, once released, is squeezed o...
05/16/2006
7044669Packaging device for a fluid product
A packaging device for a fluid product which includes a bottle formed by a body and a neck with an axis X. The opening of the neck is defined by a rim which includes an inner portion and an outer portion. In the illustrated embodiment, at least part of the outer por...
05/16/2006
7039966Detachable sink shelf plate
A removable sink plate is disclosed for the improved and simplified process of sink faucet installation and or repair. The sink faucet will be attached to the plate. The plate, in turn, will be fastened to the sink using common fasteners such as spring clips, adhesi...
05/09/2006
7040595Constant flow rate expansion valve
A constant flow rate expansion valve includes a refrigerant passage having a fixed flow path cross-sectional area smaller than that of a refrigerant inlet, a differential pressure control valve for controlling the differential pressure (P1−P2) betwee...
05/09/2006
7037017Writing implement with page-turning element
A writing implement has a first end through which a writing tip extends and a second end to which is attached a page-turning element having a multiplicity of soft, deformable protuberances to enhance its frictional grip with paper sheets. In a first embodiment, the ...
05/02/2006
7037018Art paint rolling system
A paint roller having multiple reservoirs for holding paint is disclosed. The paint roller includes at least two paint storage reservoirs for storing paint; openings from the reservoirs to an outer surface; and a cylindrical sponge mounted around the outer surface t...
05/02/2006
7025326Hydraulic valve actuation methods and apparatus
Hydraulic engine valve actuation methods for internal combustion engines having improved energy efficiency. In hydraulic engine valve operating systems using spring returns for valve closure, the spring force is a minimum when the valve is closed and a maximum at th...
04/11/2006
7020909Portable venting commode
A portable self-contained vented commode is described. The stand alone apparatus includes a frame, a pivoting toilet seat, and an aligned removable collection container capable of being dumped post receipt of human waste, which container is disposed beneath the toil...
04/04/2006
7017197Adjustable plunger apparatus
An adjustable plunger apparatus includes a plunger portion including an elongate shaft having opposed end portions rigidly connected to a suction portion at one of the end portions. The elongate shaft includes a depressible pin extending outwardly therefrom adjacent...
03/28/2006
7010818Portable shampoo sink
A portable shampooing sink having: a semi-rigid annular ring having a front and a rear as defined by location about the neck of a user; a neck closure inside of the semi-rigid annular ring; a skirt intermediate the semi- rigid annular ring and the neck closure; and ...
03/14/2006
7007313Toilet protector
A health apparatus to be used in conjunction with toilets. The apparatus works to prevent contact from men's or women's genitals with either the toilet bowl itself or the water within the toilet bowl. ...
03/07/2006
7007314Combination baby change table and bath support
A device for use with bathing and changing a baby includes a structure for removably supporting a baby bath. In one embodiment, the structure comprises a panel having a cut out for the baby bath and includes side rails for slidably mounting a change table that can s...
03/07/2006
7003816Fence system for an above-the-ground swimming pool
A fence system is provided for use in conjunction with an above-the-ground flexible wall swimming pool having a liner with an upper rim defining a closed area and a plurality of spaced supports each having a lower end in engagement with the ground and an upper end c...
02/28/2006
7004656Stick-like paint container
A stick-type cosmetic container, comprising an internal structure having a rotational cylinder, a sleeve, and an inner container for filling a stick-type cosmetic therein and allowing the stick-type cosmetic filled in the inner container to be projected and retracte...
02/28/2006
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