Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080223951 | REMOTE CONTROL FOR VALVE AND HOSE REEL SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a handheld element and a remote control. The handheld element has a proximal end, a distal end, and an internal flow conduit. The internal flow conduit extends between the proximal and distal ends. The internal flow conduit is configured to be in fluid communication with a hose. The remote control is integrated with the handheld element. The remote control is configured to transmit wireless data signals for controlling a device associated with the hose. The device may include a reel, a valve system, a valve unit, and/or a plurality of valves. | 09-18-2008 |
20100141425 | DEVICE SECURITY SYSTEM - One embodiment involves a usage code system comprising an electrical device powered by a battery only if the battery contains a characteristic usage code. Another embodiment involves a presence confirmation device that repeatedly sends wireless query signals. The electrical device receives the query signals and responds by sending a wireless confirmation signal to the presence confirmation device. The presence confirmation generates an alert if it does not receive the confirmation signal after a certain time period after sending a query signal to the electrical device. Yet another embodiment involves a motion sensor that measures motion data from which translation of an electrical device is determined. If a net translation of the device is greater than or equal to a defined threshold, an alert system generates an alert or increases a polling rate at which new motion data is periodically received from the motion sensor. | 06-10-2010 |
20100224642 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATABLE DISPLAY AND SERVER ENSEMBLE HAVING RECONFIGURABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - A rotatable centerpiece provides a decorative element for displaying and serving food items on a dining table with reconfigurable and interchangeable components. The centerpiece provides connectable containers for food, condiments, nuts and the like, and decorative items such as flowers, arrangements or fish in water. A base assembly includes a turntable and a platter or bowl. The platter or bowl is removably engaged with the turntable. The base assembly supports other upper components, such as a bud stem or vase, a globe, a brandy snifter, a pillow disk and/or a dip bowl, which may be arrayed in numerous interlocking configurations. | 09-09-2010 |
20110031289 | WRIST WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - A device for supporting an electronic device is disclosed and may include a wrist wrap. The wrist wrap may include an interior wrist wrap layer and an exterior wrist wrap layer. The device may also include at least one spring metal strip that may be disposed between the interior wrist wrap layer and the exterior wrist wrap layer. Further, the device may include at least one exterior fastener disposed on the exterior wrist wrap layer. The at least one exterior fastener may be configured to receive a fastener on a device engagement housing, a fastener on a portable electronic device, or a combination thereof. | 02-10-2011 |
20120266625 | APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID - An apparatus for maintaining the temperature of a fluid in a container includes a body having a cavity and a seal assembly adapted to engage and temporarily seal the container; a second fluid located and sealed in the cavity and having a freezing point below 0° C.; and the body and the seal assembly have no apertures through which the fluid or the second fluid flows. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279960 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR TRAVEL ACCESSORY - A TSA-compliant accessory kit facilitates the carry-on of approved liquids for air travel. The kit contains clear, three ounce plastic bottles. Each bottle has a secured cap with large grips in different colors and with raised symbols for ease of distinction. The bottles and caps are housed in a closely tailored, quart-sized, zippered transparent bag with adhesive decals and a permanent marker pen for labeling the bottles. | 11-08-2012 |
20140263405 | Apparatus and method for displacing air from wine containers - A device for preventing air from displacing wine poured from a bottle. A retainable spout assembly comprises a bottle seal, a base having a liquid channel and vent channel, and a spout. A disposable bag assembly comprises folded limp inflatable bag attached to a vent tube which is attachable to the vent channel. As wine is poured, air enters the vent tube and inflates the pliable bag. After the bottle contents are consumed, the retainable subassembly may be removed from the disposable subassembly by leaving the disposable subassembly in the bottle or container. The retainable subassembly may be cleaned, and a replacement subassembly attached to the vent channel before inserting into a new container. The air displacement device may be inserted into a bottle before or after pouring wine. A pump or manual blow tube can be used to remove air from a partially-filled bottle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312059 | Apparatus and method for displacing air from wine containers - An air removal and wine dispenser device for a wine bottle has a bottle seal and a balloon. The balloon is inflated with a pump to displace air from the bottle. Additional inflation forces wine through a dispensing tube. Wine flow is controlled by a wine valve. In one embodiment, a single control valve is used to vent air and dispense wine, and a cam lever is used to expand a cam seal and to operate a balloon deflation valve. | 10-23-2014 |