Did You Know...
...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 |
| 5731020 | Discrete wafer assembled cookie and method of making same A food product comprising a plurality of preformed discrete wafers being selectively assembled by the consumer into a multi-layer cookie or snack having desired layers of edible food product such as a potato chip or corn chip, etc. with one or more select... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5728137 | Liquid dispensing system A liquid dispensing device which allows oral ingestion of a liquid at a desired or controlled rate to, for example, an infant. A holder is provided to enable the placement of the dispenser during periods when dispensing and/or feeding is interrupted or su... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5586340 | Multifunction swimsuit and casual wear undergarment A garment made of stretch molded material such as rubber or elastermeric resin, such as a swimsuit, with cutouts (front and/or rear) molded in contouring for figure enhancement and having ultra thin seams or no seams to present a more flattering and sensu... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5562061 | Ice and water vehicle A vehicle designed as a dual function ice and water craft having an improved aerodynamic floatable hull supportable on a tripod of ice skate-like blades which also function as stabilizers when the craft is used in water. Aerodynamically designed side pylo... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5507228 | Printing cylinder A new and improved printing cylinder or image carrier sleeve which is formed of either carbon fiber/particles or from a relatively thin flat sheet of metal. The flat sheet of metal, for example, stainless steel or tin, is rolled to form a cylinder of desi... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5500234 | Crispy chip sandwich and process of producing a sandwich product A food product comprising a multilayer cookie or snack having outer layers formed from a crispy type edible food product such as a potato chip or corn chip, etc. with an intermediate marshmallow layer being in contact with the inner surface of each crispy... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5481975 | Printing cylinder mandrel and image carrier sleeve A printing cylinder is disclosed comprising a four-piece mandrel assembly having spaced outer journal sections, a first cylindrical sleeve circumferentially mounted at its ends about a respective journal section, a second cylindrical sleeve having an inne... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5473141 | Radiant tube heating assembly A radiant tube heating assembly for a furnace, which assembly combines the features of a heating element utilizing the latest powder metallurgical technology, improved ceramic spacers and staggered weld joints to thereby enable higher efficiency and heati... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5467498 | Self-sharpening scraping tool A self-sharpening type scraping tool having particular utility for scraping surfaces such as to remove paint from walls of a structure, in which the manual actuation of the tool simultaneously effects sharpening of one or more blade edges. A rectangular/s... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5411352 | Laminated sports floor and method of making the same A laminated playing surface such as a tennis court comprises: (a) a rubber like basemat which generally is formed of rubber particles bound without pollutants, in roll form; (b) a primer generally being a mixture of adhesive and dry silica sand; a layer o... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5381649 | Medical staple forming die and punch A medical staple forming die and pusher punch for use in a staple forming machine. The bend radius of the staple is formed either by the form punch pushing the wire past a set of rollers, or by movable forming dies in conjunction with a tapered or contour... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5335310 | Modular heating assembly with heating element support tubes disposed between hangers A modular type heating unit or assembly having particular utility for use in a high temperature electric furnace, preferably in a group arrangement, comprises an insulating fibrous refractory block, a pair of spaced apart support rods, inner and outer sup... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5296643 | Automatic musical key adjustment system for karaoke equipment A system and method for control of so-called KARAOKE equipment whereby the musical key of the pre-recorded accompaniment music may be altered automatically to substantially coincide with the analyzed or given vocal range of the singer, for example, sopran... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5296083 | Process and apparatus for removal of asbestos floor tile A method for removal of asbestos floor tile comprising the following steps: lowering the temperature of a selected tile section and the adhesive material between said tile(s) and the juxtaposed subflooring; maintaining the temperature reducing agent for a... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5249310 | Insect detector sock An article of clothing for detecting and monitoring the level of infestation of ticks, and other crawling insects. The article of clothing can be in the form of a stocking having an upper legging section that encircles portions of the trouser's legs. One ... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5127575 | Supervisory control unit for electrical equipment A supervisory control unit for lighting, heating and air conditioning equipment containing an occupancy sensor, a temperature limit detector, an entry delay detector and incorporating time cycle operation intended to limit the use of said equipment for th... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5060308 | Firefighters mask communication system A communication system for attachment to a standard type of firefighter's face mask. Generally speaking, the communication system is mounted on opposite sides of the glass/plastic lens portion without affecting the integrity of the mask seal or the breath... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4971335 | Toss ball game device A game device and method of playing same. The game/toy device generally comprises a cord which is fastened to two spaced apart support posts that are vertically mounted from the ground. An alarm or bell device(s) is connected or attached to said cord. The... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4969821 | Combination novelty and educational device The combination novelty and sanitation device and method is designed to promote health awareness in such a manner as, for example, to be fun or entertaining, to learn how to substantially prevent AIDS and venereal disease, or the prevention of unwanted pr... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4961587 | Paddle toss ball game A game device and method of playing same. The game/toy device generally comprises a paddle wheel which is rotatably mounted between two spaced apart support posts that are vertically mounted to a playing court. An alarm system is coupled to the paddle whe... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4893442 | Stairway apparatus and method of manufacture Stair apparatus and method of manufacture, wherein the stair apparatus has concrete tread pads and landings which are poured and set during manufacture so that pouring and setting of the concrete does not have to be done in the field, thereby saving much ... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4838005 | Stairway apparatus and method of manufacture Stair apparatus and method of manufacture, wherein the stair apparatus has concrete tread pads and landings which are poured and set during manufacture so that pouring and setting of the concrete does not have to be done in the field, thereby saving much ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4759145 | Bullet dispersing machine gun A so called machine or automatic gun having a cone shaped device mounted about the gun muzzle, a washer like or ring member slidably affixed to the gun stock, a muzzle blast deflector device and a ball joint swivel device. The muzzle blast causes the muzz... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4724731 | Lag driver A driver for threaded fasteners, such as for an eye lag, acoustical lag and a flattened end lag screw and the like, employing a hex shank for positive chucking, a collared and chamfered tool end for precise lag alignment, and a scallop in the hex shank.... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4718902 | Endometriosis panty A panty construction including an interior liquid absorbent layer. The liquid absorbent layer comprises a flexible vinyl-coated terry cloth fabric having a panel extending from the front waist through the crotch to the back waist band of the panty. The pa... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4711243 | Cortical hearing aid The cortical hearing aid is an instrument that produces the sensation of hearing by electrical stimulation of the neurons in the auditory cortex and/or auditory nerve trunk (eighth cranial nerve). The device employs an oscillator that generates a radio fr... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4673323 | Self tapping stud A self-tapping and/or self-carving stud having two or more right angle elongate grooves of alternate length in the tapered thread or projecting helical ribs. The right angled grooves enable tapping debris to accumulate in the grooves to help lock the thre... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4666406 | Photocuring device and method A light delivery device and resin curing method to facilitate access to and improved curing of composite material applied, for example, to posterior teeth cavity preparations. The light delivery or photocuring device basically comprises a fibre optic wand... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4644456 | Portable utility lamp A utility lamp having a handle containing a receptacle outlet and an electrical cord at its bottom end. A bulb cage is affixed to the handle to protectively enclose a bulb inserted into a bulb receptacle. The bulb cage includes a triangular shaped reflect... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4641521 | Valve-spring tool A valve spring testing and replacement tool device having a multiple of attachment members to facilitate and accommodate working on a number of different types of internal combustion engines. The valve spring tool, generally speaking, comprises a base mem... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4629847 | Resonator device for a microwave heat applicator The microwave power head or modular heat applicating unit comprising a resonator, a waveguide, a source of microwave energy and a water load device. The resonator is divided into two chambers by a center wall member. A microwave energy receiving antenna m... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4625088 | Center wall with sloped ends for a microwave heat applicator A heat applicating device having a resonator divided into a plurality of chambers by one or more energy radiating wall like members. The energy radiating wall member is coupled to a microwave energy source at a point on one edge thereof whereby a magnetic... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4624039 | Universal suspension tool A ball joint and/or tie-rod tool having a multiple of attachment members and being configured to facilitate the removal or separation and installation of a number of different types and size ball-and-socket or press fitted couplings such as, for example, ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4625089 | Water load container device for a microwave heat applicator A modularized water load device for a microwave heat applicating unit comprising a resonator, a waveguide and a source of microwave energy. The constituent units or components of the water load device are arranged in a sandwich like manner to form a readi... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4617440 | Microwave heating device A microwave power head or modular heat applicating unit comprising a resonator, a waveguide, a source of microwave energy and a water load device. The constituent units or modular components of the power head are arranged in a sandwich like manner to form... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4615180 | Apparatus for control of a vehicle air conditioner An air conditioning control device for an automotive vehicle including an inertial switch, for example, a mercury switch, which is rendered nonconductive when the forward acceleration and/or grade of the vehicle attains a predetermined value. The inertial... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4588148 | Helicopter rescue device A helicopter rescue device having a catwalk cantilevered outwardly from the front end of the helicopter. A plurality of upright stanchions are provided along each side of the catwalk with one or more safety cables attached between the spaced stanchions to... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4540160 | Rail fence A fence construction which utilizes a plurality of constituent rail and post members configured to facilitate assembly and erection of a fence. The rail and post members are formed from a plastic material to provide a virtually maintenance free fence stru... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4531641 | Dish rack and drainboard A dish rack and drain board construction including a dish rack supported by integral leg means at a relatively high elevation above and substantially parallel with a sink or support platform and a drain board adjustably mounted for providing an adjustable... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4516776 | Game and key chain device A dice like device having a plurality of differently configured sides or surface characteristics each of which enable a corresponding distinctive resting position or placement on a table or other appropriate selected game surface. These surface characteri... | 05/14/1985 |
