...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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| 7402777 | Stable initiator compositions and igniters High sparking initiator compositions with a controlled amount of power are disclosed. The initiator compositions comprise a metal containing oxidizing agent, at least one metal reducing agent, and a non-explosive binder. Low voltage igniters that provide bidirection... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7169378 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7115250 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108847 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094392 | Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090830 | Drug condensation aerosols and kits The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1–3 mic... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087217 | Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087218 | Delivery of diazepam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of such disorders through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing diazepam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method as... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087216 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7078019 | Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078018 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078017 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078016 | Delivery of caffeine through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of caffeine through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing caffeine that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles com... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078020 | Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070761 | Delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSA... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070762 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070766 | Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070763 | Delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of diphenhydramine through an inhalation route. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition of a diphenhydramine condensation aerosol is presented. In a method aspect of the present invention, diphenh... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070765 | Delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of drug esters through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing drug esters that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a drug ester is delivered to a pat... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070764 | Delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of analgesics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing acetaminophen, orphenadrine or tramadol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an anal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067114 | Delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antihistamines through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antihistamines that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antihistamine is delivere... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063832 | Delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of muscle relaxants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing muscle relaxants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a muscle relaxant is del... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063830 | Delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063831 | Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an e... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060255 | Delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060254 | Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is adm... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052680 | Delivery of compounds for the treatment of Parkinsons through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antiparkinsons drugs through an inhalation route. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiparkinsons drug is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin l... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052679 | Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivere... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048909 | Delivery of beta-blockers through an inhalation route The present invention relates to aerosols containing of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol is administer... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045118 | Delivery of compounds for the treatment of migraine through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of a migraine headache drug through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing a migraine headache drug that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a migrai... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045119 | Delivery of diazepam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of such disorders through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033575 | Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029658 | Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is adm... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022312 | Delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antiemetics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiemetic is delivered to a pa... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018619 | Delivery of alprazolam, estazolam midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018621 | Delivery of rizatriptan or zolmitriptan through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of migraine and headache through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing rizatriptan or zolmitriptan that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018620 | Delivery of beta-blockers through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol that are used in inhalation ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014840 | Delivery of sumatriptan, frovatriptan or naratriptan through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sumatriptan, frovatriptan, or naratriptan that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present inv... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014841 | Delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of antiemetics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antiemetics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiemetic is delivered to a pa... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011819 | Delivery of rizatriptan or zolmitriptan through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of headache and anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, rizatriptan or zolmit... | 03/14/2006 |