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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 |
| 8182698 | Method for improving gypsum/phosphoric acid slurry filtration using carboxymethyl cellulose A chemical process to improve the filtration performance for the removal of gypsum from phosphoric acid/gypsum slurry using a filtration aid that is selected from a class of polymers, lower molecular weight anionic polyelectrolytes, which previously have not been us... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8167870 | Apparatus and method for the controlled hydrodistention of the urinary bladder A urological medical system for performing a controlled hydrodistention of the urinary bladder for treating a bladder dysfunction problem comprised of a programmed CPU with associated computer equipment for facilitating an automatic control of a treatment procedure ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8141666 | Solar powered airport baggage cart A solar powered baggage cart that includes a baggage container portion, an operator platform, front wheels and rear wheels underlying the baggage cart for supporting, and an array of photo-voltaic cells located in an overlying relationship to the container. The cell... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8135091 | Method and system for communication in a wireless network The present application discloses a number of inventions directed to method(s), apparatus and/or networks and systems adapted to track time varying channels, adapted to synchronize packets arriving at a receiver, adapted to correlate a received signal, adapted to ma... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127750 | Method of using lean fuel-air mixtures at all operating regimes of a spark ignition engine The present invention refers to a method of using lean fuel-air mixtures at all operating regimes of a spark ignition engine, which is provided with an intake port fuel injection system, wherein said method is characterized in that in order to achieve the efficient ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8126254 | Measurement device for measuring the parameters of a blade rotor The invention relates to a measurement device for measuring the parameters of a blade rotor and a measurement process for measuring with said device, consisting of an element (1) in which at least one high speed camera (2) and a light beam emitter (... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8100577 | Fluid blending apparatus and associated method An apparatus and method for blending a predetermined fluid with a main fluid wherein a source of a predetermined fluid is mixed with a main fluid. The predetermined fluid flows through an inlet of a positive displacement pump assembly and transferred to a mixing cha... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8088419 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer composition and production method thereof Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8069595 | Garment cleanliness indicator The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn. By removing the guesswork from the “wash-or-wear equation,” the consumer knows the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to e... | 12/06/2011 |
| D642095 | Carrier bicycle | 07/26/2011 |
| 7976436 | Aero hydraulic exercise and physical therapy equipment and method An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercis... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7971378 | Electronic advertising panel for playing fields The invention relates to an electronic advertising panel for playing fields. The inventive panel is formed by modules consisting of a functional sandwich-type assembly comprising a metal plate (3), at least one polycarbonate sheet (4) and at least one ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967336 | Wheelchair transport rack for motorcycles and recreational vehicles A transporting device for transporting a wheelchair directly on a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, the device being configured to include a frame attachment portion for attaching the bracket to a frame portion of a motorcycle or recreational vehicle, a spaced-apa... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959525 | Dual composition golf tee A dual composition polymeric device to be used as a golf tee, the device having a polymeric hollow stiff stem portion with an integral cone portion at its top end, a cone-shaped polymeric flexible face portion mechanically joined to the cone and stiff stem portion a... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7950190 | Concrete panel lifting insert assembly A concrete panel lifting insert assembly that includes an X-shaped foot and an insert, which is generally pear-shaped or triangular-shaped, having a bottom side which is elongated. The insert's bottom side is secured to a cross-member of the X-shaped foot such that ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7940510 | Lethal or non-lethal self-defense bladed tool A self defense tool comprising a generally S-shaped tool having at one end thereof a ring portion for finger placement. The handle portion is used for holding the S-shaped tool and the handle portion is located between the ring portion and a blade portion. The blade... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939116 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer composition and production method thereof Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7920849 | Method and system for providing advertisements/messages based on wireless data communication technology An Internet Platform administering an Integrated Network System of Localized (customized) marketing and advertising BLUETOOTH® Broadcasting Points, accessed by cell phone/BLUETOOTH device users in BLUETOOTH Wireless Access Points (BLUETOOTH Hot Spots). The marketin... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7845603 | Cabinet leveling device The inventive concept is directed to a leveling device to level cabinets or other appliances. The device is constructed as an elongated housing having an interior therein. The interior of the housing will receive a movable triangular adjustment lever which is mounte... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7867625 | Copper-tin-oxygen alloy plating The present invention relates to a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating having an oxygen content of 0.3 to 50 at %, a copper content of 20 to 80 at %, and a tin content of 10 to 70 at % in the plating. The present invention provides a copper tin alloy plating that has excellen... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7866052 | Concrete panel reference point marking system A concrete panel pre-pour marking system in the form of a portable stand that includes a central reference pointer at the bottom end of the stand that is used as a starting point. The upper end of the stand has a computer processor, keypad, display screen and a devi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7865972 | Clothing for non-ambulatory and wheelchair bound people Clothing for non-ambulatory people in the form of a shirt and pant legs. A pair of pant legs is each formed and sized to be pulled over a person's leg and having a length so as to reach a person's thigh area, with the pant legs being secured to the thigh area. The s... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7856936 | Lift lock security system An anti-theft security system for boats on boat lifts, which also provides for stability to eliminate boat swaying on the lift during wind storms. The system includes two opposing secondary side rails configured to move laterally along an underside of the primary bo... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7836601 | Methods of controlling the instability in fluid film bearings A method of controlling the instability in fluid film bearings by using a magnetic bearing in combination with a fluid film bearing (whether it is a cylindrical journal bearing, an elliptic bearing, an offset-half bearing, a multi-lobe bearing, foil bearing or a til... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7833553 | Sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer compositon and process for producing the same Provided are: method of producing a sulfur-containing proanthocyanidin oligomer by reducing the molecular weight of proanthocyanidin in plants so that they can be readily absorbed through the intestine of an organism; and a health food composition and a pharmaceutic... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7825082 | Highly protonated, supercharged, low pH, non-corrosive composition A highly protonated, supercharged, low pH, non-corrosive composition and process for making the composition wherein the composition has a milli-volt charge between 400 and 1400, a proton count between 8×10^24 and 14×10^24, and a pH level at 1 part composition with... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7824524 | Highly protonated, supercharged, low pH, non-corrosive composition A highly protonated, supercharged, low pH, non-corrosive composition and process for making the composition wherein the composition has a milli-volt charge between 400 and 1400, a proton count between 8×10^≧and 14×10^≧, and a pH level at 1 part composition wit... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7790284 | Flexible composite prepreg materials A flexible, low-bulk pre-impregnated (pre-preg) towpreg, which is the resultant impregnation of a low pressure impregnation of a bundle of un-spread fiber tows arranged in a predetermined cross-sectional shape. During the low pressure impregnation process, the resin... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780583 | Aero hydraulic exercise and physical therapy equipment and method An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising various muscle groups such as those in arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be used while standing and the resistance movements strengthen core muscle... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7774940 | Folding knife with puzzle piece locking mechanism A locking mechanism for a folding knife or tool with a handle having a cavity defined within the handle; a knife or tool blade having a heel-butt end with a female puzzle cavity portion cut out of a rear side of the heel-butt end, and the heel-butt end being rotatio... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766255 | Method and system for the application of liquid pesticides A system and method for applying an aqueous pesticide solution comprising a motor and a pump combination wherein the pump is operable in the 1000-3000 pounds per square inch range; a reservoir for holding the solution to be dispersed; a regulator and pressure monito... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7699196 | Property evidence bag A property and evidence bag comprising a deployable inner bag inside a pouch attached typically to the belt of an officer. The inner bag can be deployed and expands from its folded compact state inside the pouch. It is partially attached to the pouch and deploys by ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7682296 | Aero hydraulic exercise and physical therapy equipment and method An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercis... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7677407 | Insulated beverage holder with vertical bracket and flat storage method A beverage holder device made from a flexible foldable cylindrically-shaped insulated sleeve with a longitudinal seam that includes a piping or welt material along said seam. The sleeve has an inside diameter sized to receive and hold a beverage container. An elonga... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7654070 | Mown-gross collecting bucket A mown-grass collecting bucket capable of smoothly collecting into a mown-grass collecting box the grass mown off by a lawn mower cutters and automatically discharging out of the box the mown grass collected into the box and scraped together is provided. The mown-gr... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7648108 | Pedicure pedestal A pedicure pedestal assembly is formed as a foldable frame. A foot support member is located between the legs of a U-shaped frame member and attached thereto at an intermediate location thereof. A pivotable frame member is pivotably attached to the U-shaped frame me... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7615046 | Apparatus and method for the controlled hydrodistention of the urinary bladder A urological medical system for performing a controlled hydrodistention of the urinary bladder for treating a bladder dysfunction problem comprised of a programmed CPU with associated computer equipment for facilitating an automatic control of a treatment procedure ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7600352 | Slab saver form attachment device A concrete poured wall corner slab saver and form attachment device that includes a slab saver corner piece having two sides with an inwardly directed central stem portion, and a form attachment device which is a generally shaped triangular form configured to be ins... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7598655 | Piezoelectric transformer driving apparatus and piezoelectric transformer driving method A piezoelectric transformer driving apparatus and a piezoelectric transformer driving method, wherein even if there exists a variation between piezoelectric transformers, no unnecessary resonant points occur in the vicinity of a frequency used, that is, the output i... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7579765 | Orange-emitting phosphor An orange-emitting phosphor that emits at a high luminance when being excited by blue light emitted by a blue light-emitting diode is provided. This orange-emitting phosphor is an alkaline-earth metal silicate-based phosphor represented by a general formula of a(Sr | 08/25/2009 |
