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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 6692910 | Inhibition of a target messenger RNA with a modified U1 small nuclear RNA Methods of reducing gene expression, protein production and messenger RNA output in a cell are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for delivering a selected ribozyme to a target mRNA in a cell. The methods are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic pur... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6652770 | Heat absorbing temperature control devices and method The increase of temperature in heat sensitive devices during heat generating conditions is prevented through the absorption of heat, by providing Organic Acids in an amount sufficient to effect the required heat absorption. Where the heat generating condi... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6638444 | Heat absorbing temperature control devices and method The increase of temperature in heat sensitive devices during heat generating conditions is prevented through the absorption of heat, by providing Hydrated Salt in an amount sufficient to effect the required heat absorption. Where the heat generating condi... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6610302 | Anti-tumor activity of Ea-2 and Ea-4-peptide of pro-IGF-I Compositions of pro-IFG-I E-peptides for the treatment and amelioration of tumor-producing diseases, and methods for their utilization.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607722 | Methods for inducing the differentiation of monocytes into functional dendritic cells A method for inducing differentiation of monocytes contained in an extracorporeal quantity of a subject's blood into functional dendritic antigen presenting cells is provided. The monocytes are first treated by exposure to physical perturbation, irradiati... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6606156 | Spectrometer A spectrometer is provided having a carrier, a light input for measurement light disposed on the carrier, a diffraction grating disposed on the carrier for dispersing the measurement light received from the light input, an opto-electronic detector dispose... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6598270 | Equipment mounting strap An equipment mounting strap is disclosed for securing equipment in a rack having side frames. The equipment mounting strap includes two angled brackets, each bracket including a first leg defining a slot for receiving a strap and a second leg having means... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6590648 | Apparatus for measuring light A measuring device for emitted, remitted or transmitted light from a measuring object is provided having an optical detector for capturing light to be measured, said light being radiated from the measuring object; a spectrometer optically connected with t... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6583264 | Insecticidal compounds and methods for selection thereof A potent and highly specific insecticidal toxin comprising 45 residues and three intramolecular disulfide bonds, as well as a method for selecting potent inhibitors of insect calcium channels.... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6566819 | Touch operated control system for electrical devices A touch operated control system is provided that advantageously provides enhanced functionality, including a programmable timer that sets a light coupled to the dimmer to OFF after a predetermined period of time. The control system generally includes a co... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6558568 | Heat absorbing temperature control devices and method The increase of temperature in heat sensitive devices during heat generating conditions is prevented through the absorption of heat, by providing a hydroxide such as Lithium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Calcium Hy... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6559944 | Method for maintaining uniformity among color measuring instruments A method for maintaining substantial reliability of color measurements obtained by a number of color measuring instruments includes by measuring color values of a set of master color standards on a master color measuring instrument at a master color lab, ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6555076 | Bauxite ore digestion in the bayer process The process according to the invention to raise simultaneously to an optimum level the temperature and concentration of an aqueous medium intended for use in bauxite ore digestion in an alumina production plant according to the Bayer process, which includ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6543373 | Methods of planting sugarcane seed to achieve a high plant density Methods for planting sugarcane seed are provided to achieve high sugarcane plant densities per unit area. The methods include providing sugarcane seed pieces in an appropriate length, preparing the soil for planting the sugarcane seed by creating rows of ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6539403 | Method and system for facilitating networked information exchange A method and system for facilitating information exchange between individuals and entities interacting on a shared project are provided, and more particularly to a method and system for horizontal, i.e., non-hierarchical, participation in and/or contribut... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6537395 | Process for producing gray cast iron for use in high speed machining with cubic boron nitride and silicon nitride tools Processes for producing gray cast iron and the resulting gray cast iron exhibiting consistently good surface finish with prolonged tool life during finish machining with cubic boron nitride and silicon nitride cutting tools at high cutting speeds and low ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533618 | Bi-directional balance low noise communication interface The present invention relates to RJ45 modular inserts that are connected to a printed circuit board used to transfer high speed signals for telecommunication interface media connections. The printed circuit board is configured to reduce near-end cross-tal... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6524855 | Methods for inducing the differentiation of monocytes into functional dendritic cells A method for inducing differentiation of monocytes contained in an extracorporeal quantity of a subject's blood into functional dendritic antigen presenting cells is provided. The monocytes are first treated by exposure to physical perturbation, irradiati... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6524411 | Method of applying an end-cap to a pleated filter element A filter element comprising at least one elastomeric end-cap, a thin-walled pleated filter medium having edges thereon constructed and arranged for positioning proximate to the elastomeric end-caps, and a polymeric adhesive material within the end-caps fo... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508717 | Skiing facilities capable of changing shape of surface of ski slope and method for changing shape of surface of ski slope of skiing facilities Skiing facilities, which supply artificial snow onto the ski slope floor to form a ski slope, the skiing facilities, comprises a movable ski slope floor provided in a part of the ski slope floor along a width direction, a movable floor driving mechanism, ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6491623 | Device for preventing fecal incontinence An implantable device for controlling a body conduit including a cuff portion adapted to substantially encircle a body conduit. An inlet tube is operatively connected for delivering fluid to the cuff portion. The inlet tube has a one-way valve. An outlet ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488590 | Indoor skiing ground facilities having lighting fixtures In skiing ground facilities having a plurality of artificial snow manufacturing apparatuses of ice crushing type, this invention provides a system that is capable of precisely monitoring the respective artificial snow manufacturing apparatuses. This syste... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485260 | Fan assembly and method of making same A fan assembly has a fan housing defining mounting apertures, a sheet metal mounting member for mounting the fan housing thereon, mounting tabs extending outwardly of the mounting member and received within the mounting apertures of the fan housing, and t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6473982 | Depth and miter gauge A depth and miter gauge is provided for easily and accurately marking lines on a piece of trim, such as J-channel trim, so that the trim can be appropriately cut to make a mitered joint. The depth and miter gauge generally includes a web having a first sl... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472889 | Apparatus and method for producing an ion channel microprobe A noncontact method and apparatus for testing electrical circuitry which provides large improvements in both resolution and speed. The attributes of noncontact, high resolution, and speed are satisfied by using inexpensive low intensity resonant laser bea... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6465136 | Membranes, membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cells employing same, and process for preparing A composite membrane structure is disclosed comprising a composite membrane and at least one protective layer disposed adjacent to the composite membrane. The composite membrane comprises a porous polymeric matrix and an ionically conductive solid, noble ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6466870 | System and method for maintaining a ski slope using snowmaking apparatuses A system and method for maintaining a desirable depth of snow on a ski slope, on which a plurality of snowmaking apparatuses are stationed to produce artificial snow. The system and method obtain the position of a snow compressing vehicle, and calculate t... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6464084 | Edge seal for filter cartridge A fluid filtration cell is disclosed which includes a separator disposed between two media elements having outer peripheries which are secured together by an edge seal. The media elements are formed from a material which swells in size due to fluid absorp... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6461052 | Optical fiber management module assembly An optical fiber management module assembly for mounting in a patch panel aperture and includes an adapter having a housing portion at its proximal end providing a cavity dimensioned and configured to seat the proximal end of a jack therein and having a c... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6460788 | Method and installation for separating all categories of polymer materials The invention concerns a method for separating all categories of polymer materials derived from waste characterised by successive steps and phases, implemented in the following order: sequentially, a grinding step is followed by a cylindrical drum form fa... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454777 | Apparatus and method for suturing a blood vessel A vascular suturing device is disclosed which includes an elongated tubular body defining opposed proximal and distal end portions and having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, the body including an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member a... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6450771 | System and method for controlling rotary screw compressors An electronic control system dynamically varies the output capacity of a compressor by controlling plural valves associated with the compressor to provide pressurized air to a distribution system at an appropriate rate. The control system operates in any ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6445868 | Optical fiber feedthrough assembly and method of making same In an optical waveguide feedthrough assembly, and method of making such an assembly, a tubular member defines an axially elongated, annular surface, and the annular surface forms an axially elongated optical feedthrough cavity. An optical fiber or like wa... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6442925 | Manifold drain system for gas turbine A system is disclosed for draining residual fuel from the engine manifold of a gas turbine which includes an ejector having an inlet port for receiving high pressure fuel from a main fuel pump at engine shut-down, an outlet port and a suction port. The ej... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6439722 | System and method for synchronizing the appearance of color images A system for color characterization of an self-illuminating imaging display device and synchronization of the appearance of color images displayed on a self-illuminating imaging device is disclosed which is configured to embed a color characterization pro... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6439089 | Apparatus for shearing multi-walled workpieces In an apparatus for shearing multi-walled workpieces, such as metal framing studs, a base support defines a blade gap therebetween, and a guillotine-like blade is slidably received within the gap for shearing the workpieces. A pair of first and second sup... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6435427 | Nozzle assembly with an extendable turret The present invention provides for a nozzle assembly including a body having a conduit extending from an inlet to an outlet. A first end of a shaft is mounted to the body and a second end of the shaft extends from the body proximate the outlet. The shaft ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432233 | Composite filter element A combination filter element comprising a bundle of hollow microporous fibers housed within an extruded carbon block, wherein the carbon block is fabricated to balance particle retention capacity against absorption capacity to provide a composite filter w... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6421928 | Device for locating attachment points A locating device for attaching a fixture level on a wall is disclosed. The device includes an elongated body having a rear side. A first trammel is slidingly mounted on the elongated body and includes a first marker extending from the first trammel in a ... | 07/23/2002 |
