They Invented What? (No. 74)
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U.S. Pat. No. 5,134,971: Live fowl conveyor.
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What is claimed is:
1. Apparatus for conveying live fowl to be inoculated, inseminated, debeaked, or to have another operation performed on them, comprising:
- (a) a base;
- (b) a pair of spindles, one spindle mounted at each of opposite ends of said base;
- (c) a generally horizontally-disposed, moving conveyor surface supported by said base and defined by an endless web encircling said spindles, said conveyor surface for receiving thereon fowl which are to have an operation performed on them; and
- (d) means for holding a bird in a defined position on said conveyor service, said holding means including:
- (i) a first elongated member, disposed generally parallel to said conveyor surface, spaced upward a desired distance from a lateral edge of said conveyor surface;
- (ii) a second elongated member, disposed generally parallel to said first…
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90th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse’s First Appearance on Steamboat Willie.
Via the USPTO today – Today marks the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse’s first appearance on Steamboat Willie.
They Invented What? (No. 73)
U.S. Pat. No. 4,571,201: Toy gun convertible into robotic-humanoid form.
What is claimed is:
1. A combination toy gun and robotic-humanoid assembly that can be reconfigured from a gun configuration to a robot configuration at the option of the user comprising:
- a handle member;
- a cylinder assembly;
- a gun barrel member attached to the cylinder assembly;
- a trigger assembly positioned adjacent the handle member and beneath the cylinder assembly, the handle member, cylinder assembly, gun barrel member and trigger assembly being connected together for simulating the configuration of a gun in a first position, and
- a robot head member movably connected to the trigger assembly, the handle member being configured to simulate the robotic legs of a humanoid robot when moved to a second position, a portion of the cylinder assembly being movable relative to the handle member and configured to simulate the…
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They Invented What? (No. 72)
U.S. Pat. No. 1,142,326: Combined scarecrow and advertising device.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: —
1. A scare crow comprising a horizontal bar pivoted upon an upright axis, a vane thereon whereby the bar will be turned around its pivot by the wind, and a garment hanger carried by said bar.
Presenting on Intellectual Property Law at the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County in Mount Vernon, OH on November 8, 2018.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County – 201 N. Mulberry St, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Understanding intellectual property (IP) as a business tool is important for both established companies and entrepreneurs. Every established business has IP, in one form or another. IP also has value for entrepreneurs and start-ups, as a way to secure funding and grow new businesses. Licensing of IP can also be an effective way of monetizing new ideas and inventions.
In this seminar, Registered Patent Attorney Jake Ward will provide an overview of IP law, and explain the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He will be available to answer your questions about these important topics. The service is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the library at 740-392-2665 ext. 243 or communityrelations@knox.net
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Presenting on Intellectual Property Law at the Marysville Public Library in Marysville, OH on November 7, 2018.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Marysville Public Library – 231 S Plum St, Marysville, Ohio 43040
Understanding intellectual property (IP) as a business tool is important for both established companies and entrepreneurs. Every established business has IP, in one form or another. IP also has value for entrepreneurs and start-ups, as a way to secure funding and grow new businesses. Licensing of IP can also be an effective way of monetizing new ideas and inventions.
In this seminar, Registered Patent Attorney Jake Ward will provide an overview of IP law, and explain the differences between patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He will be available to answer your questions about these important topics. The service is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the library at (937) 642-1876 or ask@marysvillelib.org.
They Invented What? (No. 71)
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U.S. Pat. No. 5,569,036: Custom fit teeth.
What is claimed is:
1. A method of preparing an anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth apparatus for use in a human mouth with human teeth, comprising the steps of:
- (a) molding an anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth having an interior cavity;
- (b) thereafter inserting an impression compound into said interior cavity;
- (c) thereafter coating said interior cavity with said impression compound forming a liner whereby an anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth assembly is formed;
- (d) thereafter positioning said anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth assembly over at least one of said human teeth in said mouth;
- (e) thereafter waiting 3 to 10 minutes with said anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth assembly in position whereby said impression compound sets; and
- (f) thereafter removing said anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth assembly from said mouth.
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