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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 |
| 5998696 | Sanitary articles with multi aperture size film topsheets The present invention relates to absorbent articles particularly sanitary napkins having film topsheets. In particular a film topsheet receiving the liquids to be absorbed comprises apertures of at least 4 different sizes. This range of aperture sizes pro... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5968026 | Absorbent interlabial device An absorbent interlabial device that is worn interlabially by female wearers for catemenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, is disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention is characterized by improved wearing comfort an... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5964689 | Method of making an absorbent interlabial device with a central groove A method of making an absorbent interlabial device that is worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, is disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention preferably includes at least... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5947302 | Method for dispensing absorbent articles A method for providing a system of feminine hygiene products for use by individuals. The method includes collecting information from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle using a computer, selecting a system of feminine hygiene products based upon the ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5916205 | Absorbent interlabial device Absorbent devices, and more particularly absorbent devices that are worn interlabially by female wearers for catamenial purposes, incontinence protection, or both, are disclosed. The absorbent interlabial device of the present invention comprises a main a... | 06/29/1999 |
