"The abolishment of pain in surgery is a chimera. It is absurd to go on seeking it...knife and pain are two words in surgery that must forever be associated in the consciousness of the patient."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178078 | Compositions containing a solvated active agent suitable for dispensing as a compressed gas aerosol A composition for solvating one or more active agents in an aqueous solution which is suitable for dispensing as a compressed gas aerosol composition is disclosed. The composition includes at least one surfactant, at least one active agent (such as a fragrance or an... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176604 | Pouch and airtight resealable closure mechanism therefor A pouch has an airtight elongate closure mechanism adapted to provide a vacuum retention with an interior of the pouch over an extended period of time when sealed. The closure mechanism includes a first pair of interlocking members that resealably mate together, a s... | 05/15/2012 |
| D659918 | Wand | 05/15/2012 |
| D659818 | Dispenser | 05/15/2012 |
| D659817 | Diffuser | 05/15/2012 |
| D658754 | Outlet for a diffuser | 05/01/2012 |
| D658753 | Car air freshener holder | 05/01/2012 |
| D658072 | Dispenser housing | 04/24/2012 |
| D657957 | Shoe cream applicator cover | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158108 | VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions Certain surfactants suitable for use alone to dissolve a water-insoluble component in compositions is described for providing VOC-free compressed gas aerosol compositions. The compositions include water-insoluble component(s), a surfactant and water. The water-insol... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157224 | Hanger A hanger capable of supporting a bag. A first piece of the hanger includes (i) a first body, with a hanger extending upwardly from the body, (ii) a structure extending from a first side of the first body, and (iii) a cleat extending downwardly from a second side of ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157188 | Container for a device for dispensing a volatile liquid A container for a volatile liquid in a liquid dispensing device comprises a body and a neck extending from the body to define an opening. A retention structure is integral with the container body and is adapted to be releasably engaged with two opposing sidewalls of... | 04/17/2012 |
| D657573 | Lid for a fabric sweeper device | 04/17/2012 |
| D657252 | Vessel | 04/10/2012 |
| D657243 | Actuator nozzle for a diffusion device | 04/10/2012 |
| D657242 | Container with nozzle | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146773 | Collapsible storage device A storage device includes a collapsible container and a lid for the collapsible container. The collapsible container includes a plurality of wall panels hingedly connected to articulate between a collapsed position and an expanded position that defines an upper lip,... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146180 | Toilet tablet dispenser Devices for dispensing toilet treatment tablets into toilet bowls when a button is actuated are disclosed. In one version, the device includes: (i) a toilet cover; (ii) a dispenser mounted to the cover; (iii) a plurality of solid tablets stored in the dispenser so a... | 04/03/2012 |
| D657099 | Wand | 04/03/2012 |
| D657039 | Dispenser housing | 04/03/2012 |
| D657038 | Diffuser | 04/03/2012 |
| D656827 | Container | 04/03/2012 |
| 8143206 | Cleaning composition having high self-adhesion and providing residual benefits A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143205 | Cleaning composition having high self-adhesion and providing residual benefits A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; ... | 03/27/2012 |
| D655609 | Bottle | 03/13/2012 |
| D655513 | Fabric sweeper | 03/13/2012 |
| D655466 | Wand | 03/06/2012 |
| D654364 | Applicator for dispensing self-adhesive products | 02/21/2012 |
| D653989 | Vase | 02/14/2012 |
| D653892 | Vase | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109672 | Pouch with connectors and system of such pouches A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is con... | 02/07/2012 |
| D653106 | Container shroud | 01/31/2012 |
| 8099800 | Toilet bowl cleaning and/or deodorizing device A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device can include a container for the chemical, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter o... | 01/24/2012 |
| D652905 | Diffuser | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096487 | Fluid dispenser An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser is disclosed. The sprayer includes a bottle suitable for containing the liquid, a housing, a pump located in the housing wherein the pump is in fluid communication with the bott... | 01/17/2012 |
| D652500 | Dispenser housing | 01/17/2012 |
| D652499 | Fragrance sampler | 01/17/2012 |
| D652319 | Container | 01/17/2012 |
| 8093183 | Methods for using polyol esters to control pests Methods are disclosed for killing or knocking down pests selected from the group consisting of cockroaches, ants, bristletails, wasps, hornets, crickets, earwigs, centipedes, scorpions, sowbugs, pillbugs, and spiders. One sprays the pest directly with a solution tha... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091734 | Compact spray device A power source is provided to a dispensing unit that includes a housing having an aerosol container disposed therein. A sleep period interval between spray operations is selected and a motion sensor is activated to detect motion within a sensory path of the sensor a... | 01/10/2012 |