Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316041 | Osteopathic pillow The pillow (10) comprises a body (12) made of an elastically deformable material provided with a top side (14) upon which the head of a user can be rested, and an underside (16) for being placed upon a pillow support. The top side (14 | 01/08/2008 |
| 7134436 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7086397 | Patient usable emergency medical kit The invention provides an emergency medical kit for use immediately upon the onset of symptoms of an attack of a vascular disease such as a heart attack or a stroke. The emergency medical kit at least includes breathable oxygen in a light weight container and may in... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077141 | Airway management method An Airway Management Apparatus (AMA) and method for easing the breathing and aiding the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the airway of an obese individual in the supine position. The AMA includes an upper-body support, and a head and neck sup... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063085 | Gas delivery and monitoring system The present invention provides a system for a gas delivery and monitoring system for delivering a gas product to a patient and receiving a gas product exhaled from a patient. In an embodiment, the gas delivery and monitoring system includes a head support made of re... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6948500 | Endo-tracheal tube securement system A system for securing an endo-tracheal or other tube in position upon a patient includes a head pad and securing members which can be adjustably attached to the head pad. The head pad is configured to support the head of a patient in a supine position. The head pad ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6926007 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming airway obstruction featuring a flat rectangular support base with a support frame attached by a pivoting means. A T-band, so named for its shape and the positioning of its three straps, attaches to the support frame when the T-band is... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6796310 | Endo-tracheal tube securement system A system for securing an endo-tracheal or other tube in position upon a patient includes a head pad and securing members which can be adjustably attached to the head pad. The head pad is configured to support the head of a patient in a supine position. The head pad ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6745772 | Oxygen mask support system A pad has an inverted U-shaped upper edge and a linear lower edge. A large pillow in an inverted U-shaped configuration is coupled to the pad adjacent to the periphery. Connectors are coupled to the pad and large pillow. Each connector has a first end with a fastene... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6688305 | Therapeutic aid A therapeutic aid for providing therapeutic vapors to a child having cold symptoms. The therapeutic aid includes a body member having a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space. The perimeter wall of the body member has a slot position... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6536425 | Litter incorporating gas storage vessel comprising a polymeric container system for pressurized fluids A litter for carrying a patient in a supine position, such as a stretcher or trauma board, includes a support panel and a pressure pack for providing a portable supply of medicinal gas, such as oxygen, that can be administered to a patient on the liter. T... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6176236 | Oxygenating device For oxygen enrichment of the blood during sleep the invention proposes that oxygen-enriched air be fed into the space between the cover and the top side of the mattress of a bed. This is done in part through the interior of the mattress with an air-permea... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6108840 | Head rest for a patient support An apparatus for supporting a patient includes a frame, a patient support deck coupled to the frame and configured to support the patient, and a head rest coupled to the patient-support deck and having longitudinally-extending, transversely spaced-apart s... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5522105 | Health pillow A health pillow which emits the fragrance of wood and induces a pleasant mood leading to peaceful sleep. A plurality of cylindrical, hollow wood sections improve air circulation in the pillow while at the same time emitting a fragrance which lasts for a l... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5488944 | Surgical drape support A surgical drape support useable for oxygen supply and carbon dioxide sampling of a surgery patient includes a support member having a first and second end capable of being attached across the mouth of a patient affixing the first and second ends thereof ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5317767 | Sudden infant death syndrome prevention apparatus and method A safety pad or mattress such as for use in a crib prevents sudden infant death syndrome by ensuring an oxygenated breathing space beneath the infant. Reticulated foam or other air permeable material is made into the shape of a pad or even a mattress and ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5305483 | Infant body support and providing air flow for breathing The present invention solves a possible contributing cause of Sudden Infant Death syndrome. A body support pad having a support portion and a pillow portion is disclosed. The support portion is connected to the pillow portion. The pillow portion provides ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5299335 | Fragrance-releasing pillow and the like A pillow for increased comfort while sleeping which is stuffed with a fibrous filling in which are embedded capsules impregnated with a volatile substance. The volatile substance may be either a fragrance, a medicinal agent or a sanitizing agent. The caps... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5216770 | Support device A body support device having a resilient surface with channels disposed in the surface for retaining tubing therein.... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5090073 | Surgical headrest An apparatus for immobilizing the head of a patient during ocular, facial, or dental surgery comprises a flat cushion headrest bordered by a neck-supporting bulge. Adjustable lateral head-clamping arms incorporate padded headphones. A shroud-supporting fr... | 02/25/1992 |
| 4898164 | Air supplying device, and method of air supply Air is supplied directly to the area of a subject's nose and mouth when he or she lies on a pillow, through a device which has a plurality of inflatable valve-chambers located under the pillow, so that when the subject's head rests on one of the areas and... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4523588 | Protective pillow assembly A protective pillow assembly incorporates an air-impervious transparent plastic hood. In case of fire, the hood is placed over the user's head, the assembly being so arranged that the user breathes through the pillow, or pillow batting, which acts as a sm... | 06/18/1985 |
