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Patent No. 5996568

Process For Propelling Foodstuffs or the Like into a Crowd

A method of launching foodstuffs into a crowd for promotional and entertainment purposes.

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Examiner: Barrera, Ramon M.


Primary examiner statistics: 822 patents; average approval time: 820 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 469 patents; average approval time: 611 days

Patents as Primary Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
7479860 Magnetic field generating assembly and method
7462792 Power transmission safety system
7463128 Lock mechanism for stage apparatus
7458775 Magnetically operated fan device
7457095 Demagnetizing method
7456715 Magnetic encoder and wheel support bearing assembly utilizing the...
7457062 Driving apparatus for fine-tuning focus
7455466 Magnetic actuator for adjusting an iris diaphragm in an optical d...
7453340 Superconducting wire and superconducting coil employing it
7453342 Method of controlling and stabilizing laser output
7453341 System and method for utilizing magnetic energy
7449983 Circuit breaker common inter-phase link
7446636 System utilizing the earth's magnetic field to generate a force i...
7446635 Combination of two electromagnetic switching devices
7438333 Magnetic latch assembly
7432789 Electromagnetic switching device
7432791 Magnet arrangement for carrying, guiding and/or braking systems i...
7427908 Magnetic shimming configuration with optimized turn geometry and ...
RE40503 Hybrid rotary actuator
7423505 Actuator
7420446 Circuit breaker
7420449 Mirror actuating device for projection systems
7420450 Apparatus for providing supervisory signal for a solenoid
7417520 Contactor for direct current and alternating current operation
7417521 Battery pack
7414498 Enhanced solenoid-armature interface
7414503 Torsional hinged device with improved coupling between a magnet m...
7411145 Motor operator de-coupling system sensing camshaft position
7411766 Circuit interrupting device with end of life testing functions
7411476 Combination of a switching device and a printed board
7408433 Electromagnetically actuated bistable magnetic latching pin lock
7405640 Enhanced solenoid-armature interface
7401483 Residual magnetic devices and methods for an ignition actuation b...
7403088 Handle apparatus and electrical switching apparartus employing th...
7400482 Circuit breaker and method for sensing current indirectly from bi...
7400479 Reset lockout for circuit interrupting device
7400477 Method of distribution of a circuit interrupting device with rese...
7397008 Switching mechanism for air circuit breaker
7394628 Method and apparatus for regulation of electrical power
7394339 Transverse magnetic field voltage isolator

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
6232862 Magnetizing method for a permanent-magnet motor
6216787 Apparatus for retrieving metal objects from a wellbore
6211761 Electromagnetic relay, joining structure for hinge spring and yok...
6175292 Electrical actuator
6169469 Relay
6163240 Magnetic apparatus for MRI
6157281 Permanent magnet assemblies for use in medical applications
6157278 Hybrid magnetic apparatus for use in medical applications
6150909 Electromagnetic switching device
6150913 Magnetically-activated spinning disc
6147578 Method for designing open magnets and open magnetic apparatus for...
6144274 Magnetic resonance imaging cryocooler positioning mechanism
6144270 Electromagnetic relay
6140900 Assymetric superconducting magnets for magnetic resonance imaging
6140727 Pulse signal generator
6140896 Electro-mechanical reversing contactor with a single, common base
6137387 Magnetically-retained armature retainer for electrical switches
6133814 Oxide superconductor wire material and method for jointing the sa...
6133815 Solenoid Valve
6133813 Electromagnetic relay
6130592 Electro-magnetic relay and cover used for the same
6130595 Electromagnetic switch
6127910 Hermetically sealed proximity switch
6124774 Electromagnetic control motor device, particularly a ratio meter
6124771 Switch with a rocker, which has an affixed magnet
6124777 Circular magnet tool with alignment insert element and method of ...
6121864 Security switch and method for installation thereof
6121862 Magnetic flux concentrator shield for use in overload relay
6118359 Polarized electromagnetic relay
6118360 Linear actuator
6111486 Trip unit settings lock out assembly
6111491 Magnetic screw
6111487 Electromagnetic relay with a narrow construction and a method of ...
6107903 Electromagnetic relay
6107906 Magnet array and support bracket
6107902 Circuit breaker with visible trip indicator
6100779 CRT deflection unit and its method of manufacture
6097272 Contactless switch
6094118 Electromagnetic actuator with stamped steel housing
6094117 Electromagnetic switching device with restricted guidance
 
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