...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8012295 | Tattoo cover and related method There is provided an adhesive composite cover and method of use in which the cover is well suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with a rigid layer releasably adhered... | 09/06/2011 |
| D643928 | Mammogram marker | 08/23/2011 |
| D631547 | Marker for radiography specimens | 01/25/2011 |
| D627469 | Mammogram marker | 11/16/2010 |
| 7781041 | Tattoo cover and related method There is provided an adhesive composite cover and method of use in which the cover is well suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with a rigid layer releasably adhered... | 08/24/2010 |
| D602590 | Mammogram marker | 10/20/2009 |
| D590949 | Temporary tattoo cover | 04/21/2009 |
| D590948 | Skin markers combined with carrier strip | 04/21/2009 |
| D559985 | Mammogram marker | 01/15/2008 |
| D552735 | Skin marker | 10/09/2007 |
| 7263159 | Intermediate density marker and a method using such a marker for radiographic examination The present invention provides a partially radiolucent, partially radiopaque marker and a method for using such a marker for radiographic examination. The marker and the disclosed method may be employed for the examination of tissue structures of various densities. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7127040 | Device and method for margin marking tissue to be radiographed A marking device for defining the margins and orientation of radiography specimens includes a plurality of visually distinctive markers joined by a base that holds the markers until the markers are secured to a specimen. The base serves as a holder for the individua... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6985558 | Intermediate density marker and a method using such a marker for radiographic examination The present invention provides a partially radiolucent, partially radiopaque marker and a method for using such a marker for radiographic examination. The marker and the disclosed method may be employed for the examination of tissue structures of various densities. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| D503980 | Marker for radiography specimens | 04/12/2005 |
| 6826257 | Device and method for margin marking of radiography specimens A marking device for defining the margins and orientation of radiography specimens includes a plurality of visually distinctive markers joined by a base that holds the markers until the markers are secured to a specimen. The base serves as a holder for the individua... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6714628 | Marking grid for radiographic imaging, and method of making such a grid A marking grid is provided for use in radiographic imaging, and a method is provided for manufacturing the marking grid. The marking grid is comprised of a radiolucent substrate with a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side, a plurality of parallel strips of radiop... | 03/30/2004 |
| 5887437 | Self-adhering cold pack A self-adhering cold pack has an envelope defining a sealed cold pack volume. A cooling agent is positioned in the cold pack volume. A bandage sheet is fixed to the envelope by a bandage adhesive. The bandage sheet defines mounting tabs linearly extending... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5702128 | Radiographic marker system and method of making same Disclosed herein is a radiographic marker system which includes a radiopaque marker mounted on a thin, flexible adhesive label. In one embodiment, the adhesive label has a central portion, the adhesive side of which is covered by a cut-out portion of the ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5609827 | Biopsy specimen container A biopsy specimen container has a bottom surface and an outer wall extending from the bottom surface. A sheet of absorbent material lines the bottom surface. A container cover engages with the outer wall. The cover, wall and bottom define an internal cham... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5383233 | Method for identifying artifactual radiographic images caused by epithelial protuberances The present invention provides a method for identifying the artifactual radiographic images caused by epithelial protuberances. The claimed method employs a partially radiolucent, faintly radiopaque marker which is secured around an epithelial protuberanc... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5383234 | Radiographic system and a method for using the system for radiographic examination of tissue specimens The present invention provides a radiographic system for transporting and radiographically examining a tissue specimen without the risk of exposing health-care workers to potentially hazardous tissue fluids. The system includes a transparent, sealable, li... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5232452 | Radiology marker system and dispenser A marker system for use in radiography. The marker system includes an elongated base tape, a bendable, fabric covered wire containing a material that is opaque to imaging radiation, such as lead, and a continuous row of adhesive pads fixedly aligned along... | 08/03/1993 |