Did You Know...
...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 |
| 4669812 | Method and apparatus for 3-D image synthesis Method and apparatus for production of 3-D images (volume displays) from a set of 2-D images employing one or more multiple component holographic optical elements (mcHOEs) in combination with an off-axis array of a plurality of 2-D illuminated (or radiati... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4663006 | Cyclic controlled electrolysis Method and apparatus for cyclic control of both potential and current in electrolysis, called Cyclic, Controlled-potential, controlled current Electrolysis. The method can be used with a two-electrode cell (W and C), or a three-electrode set-up using a re... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4558074 | Mould material binding agent system which cold-hardens with formation of polyurethane This invention relates to a mould material binding agent system for the production of foundry mould parts. This binding agent system contains as components a solution of a phenol-containing polyol having at least two OH groups in the molecule and a polyis... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4556253 | Disposable chair Lightweight chair from a single unitary die-cut and scored generally rectangular blank of sheet material which is collapsible for easy storing and carrying, and which pops open for easy set-up. The lower 10-20% of the blank has a plurality of flaps gulabl... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4523491 | Motorcycle transmission featuring reverse gear The invention provides a constant mesh reverse gear operable by a standard rotary shift drum and fork system which is located within the engine casing along with from 3-5 forward gears of the motorcycle transmission. The reverse gear is mounted on the cou... | 06/18/1985 |
