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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5845088 | Method for the production and transmission of enhanced interactive multimedia information An optimization method is disclosed that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information. The optimization method includes separating a multimedia information into primary and secondary layers and enhancing that information in the primary layers such... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5835126 | Interactive system for a closed cable network which includes facsimiles and voice mail on a display A system is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information in a closed cable network such as a hotel system or the like. The system includes a multimedia processing plurality of multimedia processing system, a telephone switching syste... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5745379 | Method for the production and transmission of enhanced multimedia information An optimization method is disclosed that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information. The optimization method includes separating a multimedia information into primary and secondary layers and enhancing that information in the primary layers such... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5638426 | Interactive system for a closed cable network A system is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information in a closed cable network such as a hotel system or the like. The system includes a multimedia processing system, a telephone switching system, a video control system, a servic... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5612730 | Interactive system for a closed cable network A system is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information in a closed cable network such as a hotel system or the like. The system includes a multimedia processing system, a telephone switching system, a video control system, a servic... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5564001 | Method and system for interactively transmitting multimedia information over a network which requires a reduced bandwidth A system and device is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information across a communications network or in combination with other networks including telecommunication and cable broadcasting. The system includes an interactive multimed... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5488411 | Interactive system for a closed cable network A system is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information in a closed cable network such as a hotel system or the like. The system includes a multimedia processing plurality of multimedia processing system, a telephone switching syste... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5464946 | System and apparatus for interactive multimedia entertainment A system for interactive multimedia entertainment that stores a plurality of video and/or songs and allows for the receipt of information concerning the cost of each song and other relevant information. The system has application to music listening, video... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5325423 | Interactive multimedia communication system A system and device is provided that enhances the interactivity of multimedia information across a communications network or in combination with other networks including telecommunication and cable broadcasting. The system includes a plurality of multimed... | 06/28/1994 |
