...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6958157 | Triiodomethane thickener conjugates, a method for their production and their use as disinfectant cleaners and hygiene products The invention relates to a new conjugate, based on triiodomethane, which also contains at least one natural organic and/or modified natural organic and/or inorganic thickener. Cellulose ethers or starch ethers are particularly suitable for use as the thickener. Said... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955818 | Pour-on formulations A non-irritant topically acceptable carrier selected from the group consisting of: a) i) at least one of tripropylene glycol methyl ether and dipropylene glycol methyl ether, and ii) at least one of alcohol, wool grease and propylene glycol, wherein (i) is present i... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6382137 | Device for controlled release of active substances and for restraint and method for making same Device designed to be carried by an animal and capable of controlled release of one or several active principles and, more particularly, one or several medicinal active principles to protect and/or treat this animal against possible pathologies, and capab... | 05/07/2002 |
| 5849262 | Bioassay system for arthropods which elastically attaches to an animal The present invention is directed to a bioassay system for retaining hematophagous arthropods, such as, but not limited to, fleas, ticks and flies, in a microenvironment which mimics the natural conditions of unconfined hematophagous arthropods feeding on... | 12/15/1998 |
| 4926784 | Pet deodorizer device A pet deodorizer device is set forth provided with an elongate cylindrical canister formed with an integral elongate flexible hinge securing an overlying lid to enclose the canister. The canister is provided with a matrix of through-extending apertures wi... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4878456 | Animal tail tag for insecticide protection A tail tag assembly for attachment to the tail switch of an animal including an engaging member having a slotted head which gathers animal hair as it is urged into an elongated member having a narrow passage therein. A retention shoulder is contained in t... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4763604 | Herb-stuffed pet accessory for naturally repelling fleas and ticks An herb-stuffed, pest-repellent pet accessory in the form of a bone naturally repels pests from the vicinity of the accessory. The accessory may be used as a cushion or pillow against which the pet may nestle, or may be worn by the pet on a pet collar.... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4706610 | Livestock data indicator A livestock data indicator is made up of two parallel plastic members adapted to be folded together by plastic hinges disposed between and joining the two members, the plastic members being held together by studs on one of the members which fit into corre... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4562794 | Pest control in animals A device and method for the control of animal pests, especially ectoparasites on livestock and poultry, is disclosed. The device comprises (1) a tag element, and (2) a replaceable controlled-release dispenser element, the latter dispensing an active ingre... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4179840 | Hanging insecticide drum An insecticide containing insect attracting and exterminating drum is provided with structure for suspending the drum from the neck of a domestic animal or other suitable support structures. The drum includes an upwardly opening generally cup-shaped recei... | 12/25/1979 |