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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8443636 | Household appliance Laundry washing machine (1) provided with a casing (2) and with a vibration damper (7) which is fixed to the casing (2) so as to reduce vibrations transmitted to the latter; the vibration damper (7) comprising a supporting frame ( | 05/21/2013 |
| 8444768 | Compositions and methods for removing organic substances Compositions and methods useful for the removal of organic substances from substrates, for example, electronic device substrates such as microelectronic wafers or flat panel displays, are provided. A method is presented which applies a minimum volume of the composit... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8444770 | System for cleaning components for filling holes in a printed circuit board with a fluid fill material A method for cleaning components of a system for filling holes in a printed circuit board with a fluid fill material includes removing the components being a dispensing head and a manifold connected to the dispensing head preferably as a single unit. The single unit... | 05/21/2013 |
| 8440026 | Dishwashing machine equipped with an ozone storage device A dishwashing machine is provided with a washing compartment, an ozone generator, and devices for washing items to be washed using a washing solution, as well as with a storage device that is connected to the washing compartment in an air-conducting manner. The stor... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8438878 | Control unit of laundry processing apparatus A control unit of a laundry treatment apparatus is provided in which shaking of a knob may be reduced or prevented and a tactile manipulation response of the knob may be improved. The control unit may include a board provided in a control panel of the laundry treatm... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8440028 | Domestic appliance with a self-diagnosing door lock position detection device A domestic appliance having a door and a door position detector. The door position detector detects an open or closed position of the door and provides a respective signal when the door is in the open or closed position. A monitoring circuit may be connected to the ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8440025 | Water-conducting domestic appliance A water-conducting domestic appliance having a drain pump, a controller to activate the drain pump, and a water safety switch that has a first switch position to react to escaping water, wherein the water safety switch is connected to the controller. If a fault caus... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439053 | Paint caddy An apparatus for cleaning and storing painting tools is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a bucket member having a bottom wall and a side wall extending vertically from the bottom wall to an upper periphery wherein the side wall surrounds an open cavity. The appara... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8440027 | Dishwasher having a compartment cover made of low-cost steel, a frame of high-grade steel and a dishwasher tray made of plastic A domestic dishwasher includes a compartment casing comprising a corrosion-resistant metal, and a frame comprising a metal that is more corrosion-resistant than the compartment casing. ... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439052 | Liquid-conducting electrical household appliance An electric household appliance has a chamber that is at least partially filled with liquid during operation of the appliance. A motor drives a pump for drawing liquid from the chamber. A monitoring device detects the rotational speed and the power of the motor, com... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8439128 | Device for cleaning and doping equipment for threads A device for cleaning and doping (lubrication) equipment for threads (3b, 4b) of the type used to join pipes (4) to a pipe string (3), especially in connection with petroleum production, where cleaning fluid and dope (lubric... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8438880 | Detergent dispensing unit A detergent dispensing unit is provided that includes a dispensing shell; a dispensing connection permitting the entry of fresh water into the dispensing shell; and a trap being located fluidly between an interior of the detergent dispensing unit and an opening that... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8438883 | Washing machine improving washing efficiency Disclosed herein is a washing machine that is capable of preventing the deformation of laundry due to spin-drying holes, increasing friction between the inner surface of a washing tub and laundry to improve the washing efficiency, and reducing wash water consumption... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8434502 | Caustic recovery system for C.I.P. cleaning system A caustic recovery arrangement for a clean-in-place system permits recovery of the caustic solution used for cleaning sanitary liquid-food processing equipment. A recovery tank receives the caustic aqueous solution and entrained solids. The caustic recovery tank has... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8434503 | Dishwasher A dishwasher is provided, which can prevent deformation of a filter due to water pressure from occurring, even if the filter is stopped up with dirt. The dishwasher includes a sump that stores washing water, a drainage chamber provided at a side of the sump and link... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8429939 | Static basket washing machine A washing machine appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, includes a casing, and a tub disposed within the casing. A wash basket is received within the tub and is configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A diffuser plate defines a continuous bottom of... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8430109 | Unit of washing for machine of cleaning of ophthalmic glasses or other substrates A washing unit for machines that clean ophthalmic glass (1) or other substrates. It includes, on one hand, two washing lines (22, 23), each able to issue a high-pressure jet of washing liquid in a flared shape of a width substantially equal to or great... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8429938 | Drum-type washing machine and bearing housing structure thereof A drum type washing machine including a tub installed in a cabinet is disclosed. The drum type washing machine includes a drum performing washing, a motor rotating the drum, bearing housings having bearings to support a rotation shaft, a suspension connected to the ... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8424346 | Structure of water level sensor for steam generator in drum washing machine The present invention relates to laundry machines, such as washing machines or dryers, for washing or drying laundry. The steam generator (50) for a laundry machine includes a housing (80) formed to provide a space for holding water, a heater (55 | 04/23/2013 |
| 8424546 | Sump assembly for a dishwasher, and associated method A sump assembly for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The sump assembly comprises an integrally-formed sump member defining a circulation pump volute receptacle and a drain pump volute receptacle. The circulation pump volute receptacle and the drain p... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8424545 | Portable modular washing unit for turboprops of aircraft A washing unit for turboprops of aircraft is disclosed, which comprises a hydropneumatic accumulator suitable for supplying, at a controlled pressure, a washing fluid contained therein, and a filling member, motorized and manual, for feeding the washing fluid into t... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8424345 | Washing machine, conductivity sensor in washing machine, and controlling method of the same There are provided a conductivity sensor of a washing water, an installation construction of the conductivity sensor, and a method for controlling the washing machine, which are capable of controlling the washing machine by calculating a hardness of a washing water ... | 04/23/2013 |
| 8419863 | Method for removing painted markings A method for removing painted markings is provided that includes the step of applying a paint removal agent to a painted marking on a surface. A covering may be applied to the paint removal agent. Further, a fluid may be applied to the covering as the covering cover... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8419864 | Dishwasher A dishwasher includes a wash compartment with a retainer, a water connector supported by the retainer and that connects a supply line from a water supply network to a liquid line system of the dishwasher. ... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8419865 | Heat recovery system for use with a washing appliance A heat recovery system for use with a washing appliance having a tub includes a heat exchanger having a first tube and a second tube extending through the first tube such that the first tube and the second tube are substantially concentric. A first end connector is ... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8418509 | Laundry treating machine A laundry treating machine is disclosed. The present invention relates to a laundry treating machine capable of minimizing the number of parts required to discharge the generated condensate as possible and of simplifying the drainage path. A laundry treating machine... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8418701 | Waterfall tank system A waterfall tank system is described for sheeting water onto a passing vehicle. The waterfall tank system includes a tank with a water supply inlet and a soap injector for injecting soap into the water flow to create a soap mix that is supplied to the tank. An air m... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8418511 | Drain structure for laundry treating device A laundry machine includes a first laundry treating device, and a second laundry treating device arranged adjacent to the first laundry treating device. The second laundry treating device is operable independently of the first laundry treating device. A first draini... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8418703 | Device for fitting an object in a dishwasher A device for fitting an object in a dishwasher is provided. The device can be easily integrated as complementary equipment in a large number of the dishwasher racks and provides the user with the possibility of rapidly filling objects and even fitting objects which ... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8419858 | Method and system for removing organic compouds in a closed loop system method and system for decomposing organic compounds in wastewater that uses an interaction between an acid, a permeable structure and ultra violet light to accelerate the decomposition of organic compounds in wastewater. This invention can be used to decomposing org... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8413279 | Method for deflecting a spray of wash liquid to a desired location in a cleaning appliance A method for deflecting a spray of wash liquid to a desired location in either a drum or tub of a cleaning appliance along different flow paths and/or flow patterns according to the velocity of the wash liquid. ... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8413471 | Cloth treating apparatus A cloth treating apparatus is disclose. The cloth treating apparatus comprises an auxiliary treating apparatus which includes a main body washing or drying clothes; a cabinet provided at one side of the main body; and a drawer slidably provided in the cabinet to for... | 04/09/2013 |
| 8409365 | Gutter cleaning device A gutter cleaning device comprising a nozzle body preferably detachably coupled to a wand in fluid communication with a pressurized water source, the nozzle body having a fluid passage means providing fluid communication to a first nozzle obtusely offset from a copl... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8408221 | Micro bubble generating device and silicon wafer cleaning apparatus A micro-bubble generating device is provided with a micro-bubble generating mechanism and a leading conduit provided with a widening section and a tube part, the widening section and the tube part in communication with each other in the leading conduit. The widening... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8402980 | Apparatus and method of generating ultrasonic vibration and apparatus and method of cleaning a wafer using the same In an apparatus and method of generating an ultrasonic vibration, an ultrasonic vibration generated in an ultrasonic vibration generator is transmitted through a material layer to control the intensity and the direction of the ultrasonic vibration. In an apparatus a... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8404055 | Method and apparatus for touchless cleaning of a chandelier A chandelier cleaning apparatus includes a tent-like enclosure made of a transparent plastic. In a first embodiment, the enclosure includes a main body having a flat top panel and a flat, imperforate bottom panel. A central aperture is formed in the top panel and a ... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8404054 | Dishwasher with multiple treating chambers A method of operating a dishwasher having multiple wash chambers, with each wash chamber executing a different cycle of operation, and liquid from one chamber may be reused in the other chamber. ... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8404056 | Process control for a sonication cleaning tank A disk is placed into a sonication cleaning tank containing a liquid. A first flow rate and a first sonication power are applied to the liquid to clean the disk. An opacity count is generated indicative of contaminants and/or bubbles in the liquid. Based at least in... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8397736 | Appliance pump A pump for washing appliance is described. The pump has a pump casing in which an impeller is located. The pump casing has an inlet and outlet, and an inlet conduit extending from the inlet at a small angle above the horizontal. The ceiling includes a downwardly ext... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8397543 | Apparatus for determining a characteristic of a consumable The embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for determining at least one characteristic of a physical resource for use in a physical resource consuming apparatus. ... | 03/19/2013 |
