Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096298 | Snorkel A snorkel for users floating or skin diving on the sea is disclosed. The snorkel includes an inlet tube, a mouthpiece chamber and a mouthpiece. A comber impermeable cap with a first valve is arranged on a top end of the inlet tube while a bottom end of the inlet tub... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7363926 | Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea An apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea and/or snoring are provided. The apparatus includes an appliance sized and structured to be placed in the pharyngeal region of a human or animal. The appliance, when so placed is effective in treating sleep apnea and... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7334581 | Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318433 | Gas delivery device for infants An improved gas delivery device for infants which is simple and easy to use is disclosed and described. The gas delivery device can include a gas supply chamber and a nipple directly connected to the supply chamber. The gas supply chamber can define a substantially ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311103 | Method for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome The invention describes a method for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) utilizing positive airway pressure (PAP) by creating a single-piece, dual arch airway orthotic, using said orthotic to obturate the oral cavity via an acrylic seal between the uppe... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296570 | Thermal retention patient hood A thermal retention hood for reducing heat loss from a patient's head during and following surgery includes an enclosure configured to cover the face and head of the patient, and configured to retain heat within the enclosure. The enclosure is at least partially tra... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7243650 | Custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system and method of forming same According to one embodiment, a method of forming a custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system includes applying a first sheet of deformable material against a contact portion of a user's face surrounding the user's nostrils while the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7163012 | Diving snorkel assembly including a casing A diving snorkel assembly includes a snorkel tube and a casing. The snorkel tube includes a first portion and a second portion telescopically disposed relative to each other. The snorkel tube further includes an inner surface that defines an air passageway. The air ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7134433 | Snorkel clip Here is disclosed a snorkel clip comprising a first clip member attached to a strap of a face mask for swimming or diving and a second clip member to which a breathing conduit of the snorkel is attached. The first clip member has a guide enabling the second clip mem... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7100611 | Face mask A face mask for use in gas delivery applications, such as breathable gas or aerosol drug systems. The face mask includes a body having a peripheral edge for placement against the face of a wearer. The peripheral edge defines a single chamber over the nose and the mo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7073501 | Ventilatory stabilization technology A system for reducing central sleep apnea (CSA) is described in which certain methods of increasing a patient's rebreathing during periods of the sleep cycle are used. By increasing rebreathing during periods of overbreathing, the over-oxygenation which typically re... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7047966 | Lifesaving floatation and breathing device This lifesaving floatation and breathing device comprises first and second inflatable bags having similar bag volumes, and a mouthpiece communicating with both bags. A pressurized gas cylinder filled with breathable gas is mounted to one of the bags. This pressurize... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021312 | Assisted breathing device and method of wearing same There is disclosed an improved breathing assistance device. The breathing assistance device comprises a nasal mask, an upper mouth piece and a frame attached to the upper mouth piece. The frame is coupled to the nasal mask such that orbital movement of the nasal mas... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000611 | Mouthpiece, nasal seal, head appliance, apparatus, and methods of treating sleep apnea A CPAP device and a method for treating sleep apnea use a head appliance with an oral adaptor comprising a tube partially inserted in a person's mouth and a diaphragm applied over the tube against the mouth, such that the lips are formed into a tight seal with the t... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997186 | Breathing assistance apparatus A mouthpiece for oral delivery for oral delivery of CPAP treatment has a vestibular shield for location between the teeth and lips/cheeks of a wearer. The vestibular shield is formed from a very supple material and is dimensioned to extend laterally into the buccal ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986348 | Cough-a-lizer The germ and noise filter device is a disposable, hand held filter apparatus that covers the mouth of the user during the exhale phase of a cough. The device comprises: a body with a cavity that houses three micro-filters; a corrugated tube; two one-way valves and a... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6983746 | Underwater exhaust system Provided are exemplary embodiments of an underwater breathing exhaust system configured to lower the exhalation, effort and to direct water adjacent an exhaust valve to reduce the likelihood of water entering the system and/or gas free flowing from the system. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6981502 | Respiratory mask having intraoral mouthpiece with large sealing area and multiple sealing configuration A respiratory mask provides improved sealing through the use of an intraoral mouthpiece with a large sealing area. A tubular extension, configured at one end to accept standard respiratory fittings, is the conduit for gas delivery to the intraoral mouthpiece. The re... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6932085 | Second stage swivel regulator A second stage regulator and a method for using the regulator is provided. The second stage regulator has a unique design to facilitate rotation of the mouthpiece about the regulator. The mouthpiece is able to be configured and reconfigured to adapt to a plurality o... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6920880 | Mask defogging system and method A method for purging air in a goggle area on the interior of a face mask is provided. A mouthpiece is positioned in front of a mouth of a person. Positive purging of air in the goggle area on the interior of the face mask is assured by permitting air to flow from th... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915800 | Water intake prevention device for a snorkel A water intake prevention device for a snorkel includes an outer housing that is affixed to the airway tube of a snorkel. The outer housing includes a plurality of inlet openings to allow the intake of air. An inner housing of the device includes a float that moves ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6820617 | Breathing assistance apparatus A mouthpiece for oral delivery for oral delivery of CPAP treatment has a vestibular shield for location between the teeth and lips/cheeks of a wearer. The vestibular shield is formed from a very supple material and is dimensioned to extend laterally into the buccal ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6758212 | Personal emergency breathing system The breathing system includes an elastic, non-porous body housed within an outer protective shell. The body terminates at its forward end in a protective cap and an air inlet passage and at its inner face in oral and nasal cavities. An air filter is disposed in the ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6758213 | Drinking device for divers The drinking device for a diver can be mounted in a helmet or in a hollow-nasal mask mounted on the helmet. The drinking device includes a supply line which can be connected to a mouth piece within the helmet or mask to supply liquid under a slight pressure. In addi... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6736136 | Snorkel fixture of swimming mask A snorkel fixture of swimming mask, it provides a function that allows the user to easily separate the snorkel and the mask, a concaving buckle with a round hole is placed on the snorkel, also an attaching and releasing structure is build to slide into the hole on t... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6718971 | Feeding apparatus for breathing masks that allows food and drink intake when the mask is in use This invention relates to a feeding apparatus for breathing masks that allows food and drink intake when the mask is in use, does not reduce the wearer's field of vision, requires little space, and is protected from dirt or other contamination. It is the prob... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6718977 | Regulator for diving A regulator 1 for diving has a tubular housing 13 containing therein an air supply valve 72 and this tubular housing 13 is formed with cutouts 101, 102 extending orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the housing 13. A lever... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6679257 | Breathing assistance apparatus A mouthpiece for oral delivery for oral delivery of CPAP treatment has a vestibular shield for location between the teeth and lips/cheeks of a wearer. The vestibular shield is formed from a very supple material and is dimensioned to extend laterally into ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6622722 | Water preventing equipment of a snorkel The present invention relates to a water preventing equipment fo a snorkel, that attaches to the end of a snorkel, which includes an embodiment and a cover. The embodiment contains a first room and a second room, which is divided by a baffle. The first ro... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6615829 | Feeding apparatus for breathing masks that allows food and drink intake when the mask is in use A feeding valve having a hose coupling in the form of an expansion bellows which unfolds automatically into the wearer's field of vision when the sealing cap of the feeding valve is opened, thereby enables a wearer to easily insert the straw of a food or ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6557548 | Infant breathing aid assembly An infant breathing aid assembly for administering a vapor of an aromatic substance to a child having trouble breathing. The infant breathing aid assembly includes an oral member for placing in the mouth of the infant. A first end of the oral member has a... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6374824 | Device for improving breathing A device for improving the breathing of a user includes an upper arch (12) adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth, a lower arch (14) adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth, a connector (16) adjustably coupling the l... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6371108 | Dryest snorkel The instant invention is a skin diving snorkel having a conduit with an end above the water surface, and an underwater end that terminates in a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece provides a flow path between the conduit and the interior of the diver's mouth. A bu... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363929 | Snorkel having a secure yet adjustable strap hook A snorkel with a unique strap hook and snorkel tube arrangement which permits both selective release and adjustment of the strap hook, but only when release or adjustment is desired and not by inadvertence. In a preferred embodiment, the snorkel tube is p... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6340024 | Protective hood and oral/nasal mask An improved oral/nasal mask-hood is provided for protection of individuals in the event of fire or smoke exposure. When attached to a supplemental supply of oxygen the mask-hood also provides hypoxia protection to individuals exposed to decompression as i... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6325064 | Device for improving breathing and method of fitting same A device (10) for improving the breathing of a user includes an upper arch (12) having a plate (20) and adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth and a lower arch (14) adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth. A line (22... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6295983 | Foldable snorkel Aeration tube provided on its lower end with a mouthpiece (2) and on its upper end with an air intake hole (41), such tube consisting in its length of two or more tubular elements (1, 3) connected in such a way that the tube can be folded two or more time... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6196224 | Perilaryngeal oral airway An oral airway which is inserted into the pharynx of a patient through the mouth while the patient is undergoing general anesthesia or is undergoing respiratory treatment such as is carried out with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The oral airway includes ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6079411 | Mouthpiece with orthodontic tooth grip for divers Orthodontic tooth grip for mouthpieces of breathing pipes and/or of dispensers of self-contained breathing apparatus for scuba divers, consisting of two hollow bodies made of very thin and very elastic material and filled with a very fluid material. The s... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5983892 | Device for improving breathing A device for improving breathing is provided in which an upper arch (12) adapted to receive at least some of a user's upper teeth and a lower arch (14) adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth are adjustably coupled by a connector (16). ... | 11/16/1999 |
