...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 |
| 8134084 | Noise-suppressing wiring-member and printed wiring board The present invention relates to a wiring member including: a copper foil layer having a smooth surface with a surface roughness Rz of 2 μm or less; a noise suppressing layer containing a metallic material or a conductive ceramic and having a thickness of 5 to 200 ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8097184 | Conductive composition and conductive cross-linked product, capacitor and production method thereof, and antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a dopant, and a nitrogen-containing aromatic cyclic compound. A capacitor comprises an anode composed of a porous material of valve metal, a dielectric layer formed by oxidizing the surface of th... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8035952 | Conductive composition and production method thereof, antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium, and capacitors and production method thereof A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a polyanion, and a hydroxy group-containing aromatic compound containing two or more hydroxy groups. An antistatic coating material comprises the conductive composition and a solvent. An antistat... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021579 | Conductive composition and production method thereof, antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium, and capacitors and production method thereof A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a polyanion, and a hydroxy group-containing aromatic compound containing two or more hydroxy groups. An antistatic coating material comprises the conductive composition and a solvent. An antistat... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8017255 | Electromagnetic noise suppressor, structure with electromagnetic noise suppressing function, and method of manufacturing the same An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention has magnetic resonance frequency of 8 GHz or higher, and the imaginary part of complex magnetic permeability at 8 GHz is higher than the imaginary part of complex magnetic permeability at 5 GHz. Such an el... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7916455 | Conductive composition and production method thereof, antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium, and capacitors and production method thereof A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a dopant composed of polyanion, and at least one crosslinking site forming compound selected from (a) compounds having a glycidyl group and (b) compounds having a hydroxyl group and one selected ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7887911 | Electromagnetic noise suppressor, article with electromagnetic noise suppressing function and their manufacturing methods An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention includes a base material containing a binding agent and a composite layer formed by integrating the binding agent that is a part of the base material and the magnetic material. This electromagnetic noise s... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7842196 | Conductive composition and production method thereof, antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium, and capacitors and production method thereof A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a polyanion, and a hydroxy group-containing aromatic compound containing two or more hydroxy groups. An antistatic coating material comprises the conductive composition and a solvent. An antistat... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7683109 | Conductive composition and production method thereof, antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium, and capacitors and production method thereof A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a dopant composed of polyanion, and at least one crosslinking site forming compound selected from (a) compounds having a glycidyl group and (b) compounds having a hydroxyl group and one selected ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7666326 | Conductive composition and conductive cross-linked product, capacitor and production method thereof, and antistatic coating material, antistatic coating, antistatic film, optical filter, and optical information recording medium A conductive composition comprises a π conjugated conductive polymer, a dopant, and a nitrogen-containing aromatic cyclic compound. A capacitor comprises an anode composed of a porous material of valve metal, a dielectric layer formed by oxidizing the surface of th... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7625640 | Electromagnetic noise suppressor, structure with electromagnetic noise suppressing function, and method of manufacturing the same An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention has magnetic resonance frequency of 8 GHz or higher, and the imaginary part μ″H of complex magnetic permeability at 8 GHz is higher than the imaginary part μ″L of complex magnet... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7618559 | Conductive polymer solution, antistatic coating material, antistatic hard coat layer, optical filter, conductive coating film, antistatic tacky adhesive, antistatic tacky adhesive layer, protective material, and method for producing the same The conductive polymer solution of the present invention contains a π-conjugated conductive polymer, a solubilizable polymer, a phase transfer catalyst, and an organic solvent. The method for preparing a conductive polymer solution of the present invention comprise... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7182907 | Method for manufacturing a key top member for push button switch structure A key top member for a push button switch structure capable of facilitating change and modification of a design while eliminating deformation and misregistration of a display section, being accommodated to a variety of data, being increased in design properties and ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7029013 | Seal member, and substrate storage container using the same A seal member for a substrate storage container disposed between an opening end portion of a container body and a cover, which container body and cover form the container and which container body has the opening end portion and stores substrates, is disclosed. The s... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6413598 | Cover member for illuminated push button switch and method for manufacturing same A cover member for an illuminated push button switch capable of providing the hard touch with fingers when it is incorporated in a switch unit and facilitating formation of a symbol/character display section exhibiting distinct display and aesthetic prope... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6388218 | Push button switch cover and method for manufacturing same A push button switch cover capable of enhancing positional accuracy between a cover sheet and dish-shaped metal springs, thereby highly improving keying characteristics and reducing manufacturing cost. The cover sheet is provided on a front surface thereo... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6303887 | Pushbutton switch element for pushbutton switch structure A pushbutton switch element for a pushbutton switch structure capable of generating a click in a multistage manner which is felt by a user and reducing sound generation during a pressing operation, as well as reducing generation of resonance sound. The pu... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6196738 | Key top element, push button switch element and method for manufacturing same A key top element capable of being manufactured while permitting a design of a display section thereof to be readily modified and corrected, accommodating a variety of data for design formation, and capable of exhibiting increased design properties. The k... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6187514 | Method for forming pad character in push button switch and method for manufacturing cover member for push button switch A method for forming a pad character in a key top for a push button switch and a method for manufacturing a cover member for a push button switch capable of permitting a push button switch to be manually operated in a manner comfortable to fingers over an... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6179127 | Carrier tape and die apparatus for forming same A carrier tape capable of being formed by means of a die apparatus readily manufactured and exhibiting increased durability. The carrier tape is formed thereon with a plurality of receiving recesses for respectively receiving semiconductor packages therei... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176373 | Embossed carrier tape An embossed carrier tape capable of accurately accomplishing an automatic inspection of leads or the like of an electronic component by means of a camera. The carrier tape is formed with a plurality of receiving recesses in which electronic components are... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5984849 | Semiconductive rubber roller The invention provides a novel semiconductive silicone rubber roller suitable for use as a development roller in a photocopying machine exhibiting high performance with stability and long durability. The rubber roller is prepared by (A) forming a cylindri... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5933018 | Liquid crystal display panel inspection device and method for manufacturing same A liquid crystal display panel inspection device capable of reducing a manufacturing cost and significantly reducing intervals or pitches between connection wires and a method for manufacturing the same. The device includes a panel holder formed with a mo... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5859127 | Thermosetting resin composition and two-parts composite body thereof with silcone rubber Disclosed is a novel thermosetting resin composition suitable for the preparation of an integrally molded two-parts composite body consisting of a first part of a cured silicone rubber and a second part of a cured thermosetting resin without intervention ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5270507 | Push button switch and method for manufacturing same A push button switch and methods for manufacturing the same result in increased manufacturing efficiency and increased design freedom. The push button switch includes a key top, a dome section and a leg section which are integrally formed from a silicone ... | 12/14/1993 |