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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 |
| 7766031 | Condensate collection system and drain A valve system for collection and removal of condensation from a gas-pressurized fluid system. In one embodiment a single valve is used, having inlet, outlet and condensate collection ports and a valve body capable of movement between a position which connects the i... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7686029 | Microfluidic device for trapping air bubbles There is provided a microfluidic device capable of preventing the flow of a fluid from being interrupted by bubbles generated in a micro flow passage. In a microfluidic device 10 wherein a micro flow passage 16 having a substantially constant height is... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7506659 | System for liquid removal in a vacuum environment A system operating in an environment under a vacuum draw in which liquid accumulates utilizes the weight of the liquid to discharge the liquid from the system. The system includes a first holding tank and a second holding tank interconnected by a liquid passageway a... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7338470 | Air-bubble-monitoring medication assembly, medical system and method An air-bubble-monitoring medication assembly includes a drug infusion subassembly having a tube for administering therein a liquid to a patient, a bubble-size determinator which is positioned to sense an air bubble entrained in the liquid in the tube and which deter... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7261713 | Adjustable fixator A bone fixator for securing a first bone portion in a position relative to second bone portion is disclosed, including at least two clamping assemblies each for receiving at least one bone pin and a main body disposed between the clamping assemblies. The main body i... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243673 | Gas injection device The subject invention is related to a gas injection device with back-flow leaking liquid discharge, comprising a chamber, a gas inlet conduit, a gas outlet conduit, and a liquid discharging conduit, wherein the gas outlet conduit and the liquid discharging conduit a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 6969865 | Systems and methods for detection and measurement of elements in a medium Systems and associated methods are provided for improving detection and measurement of elements in a medium, particularly the measurement of gaseous bubbles in liquid medium, such as blood injected into a patient's body. The systems include a radiation emitter to em... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6897374 | Connector apparatus and method for connecting the same A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transmitter and f... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6675795 | Freeze resistant method for draining furnace condensate in low temperature environments A freeze resistant method for draining liquid condensate from a condensate furnace includes quickly purging the liquid condensate from a condensate reservoir. A condensing heat exchanger connected to a condensing reservoir stores liquid condensate as the ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6649829 | Connector apparatus and method for connecting the same for controlling fluid dispensing A connector apparatus for controlling fluid dispensing/transmission that includes a control component for communication between couplers thereof. A first coupler has a transmitter, and is releasably connected with a mating reader coupler that has a transm... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6397877 | Blowdown manifold evacuator for nuclear power plants A blowdown manifold for a nuclear power plant includes a main conduit section, at least one coolant exhaust conduit, and at least one fluidic device. The main conduit section is connected to a pressure relief system in the nuclear power plant. The coolant... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6286438 | Baffle plate assembly A baffle plate assembly for reducing the amount of corrosive liquid contained within a railroad car from contacting a pressure relief valve connected to the railroad car. The baffle plate assembly includes a baffle body having one end connected to an uppe... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6148844 | Condensate removal device A condensate removal device for removal of condensate from a fluid system. The device includes a body adapted for connection to the fluid system, the body having an inflow opening and an outflow opening. A trap between the inflow opening and the outflow o... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6131602 | Condensate discharge device A condensate discharge device which prevents metal ions from attaching and depositing on the condensate discharge port surface. An inlet, a condensate discharge port, and an outlet are formed in a valve casing, which valve casing includes an upper casing ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5948128 | Flanged condensate removal system with removable insert A device for draining condensate from a steam system while substantially eliminating the passage of steam. The device has flanged inlet and outlet ends and includes a unitary Y-shaped body defining a fluid flow conduit, a filter device disposed within the... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5922094 | Water removal system An apparatus for automatically removing water from a digester system includes a sediment trap attached to a drain system wherein gas, water and sediment enter the sediment trap by way of gas lines, water and sediment are separated from the gas and settle ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5890510 | Condensate return retrofit kit A retrofit kit replaces the thermostatic element in a radiator steam trap having a hollow body with a horizontal side steam inlet, a vertical bottom condensate outlet, and a top cover. The retrofit kit contains an insert with a restricted passageway that ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5884654 | Condensate discharge device A condensate discharge device which prevents metal ions from attaching and depositing on the condensate discharge port surface. An inlet, a condensate discharge port, and an outlet are formed in a valve casing, which valve casing includes an upper casing ... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5756882 | Cap low leak testing system A method is provided for accurately determining the volume of gas that has leaked through and around a cap having a mouth and a seal situated about the circumference of the mouth. The method includes the steps of positioning the cap within a testing neck ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5746242 | Gas relief valve protector A corrosion protector particularly suitable for use with pressurized gas relief valve systems using conduits in which moisture may enter. The valve corrosion protector comprises a spacer located between the bolted flanges of components of the gas exhaust ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5604681 | Coupler identification systems A system for blending fluids comprises a plurality of fluid sources to which utilization conduits are selectively connected. The blending operation for a predefined combination of fluids is controlled by a computer employing a software control program. An... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5595211 | Steam trap test station A steam trap test station includes a body connected to a source of steam, a steam trap and an object to be heated by steam. A rotor fixed for rotation in the body. The body having porting walls defining body ports, and the rotor has porting walls defining... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5571416 | Continuous drain for solids separated by a centrifugal separator A centrifugal liquid/solids separator includes a cylindrical separation chamber into which a liquid/solid mixture is tangentially introduced. At least some of the solids separate and migrate to a lower collection chamber. A drain port from the collection ... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5501246 | Air/vapour separation device A device for separating gas entrained in a flow of liquid. The device comprises a main housing having a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. A separation chamber is disposed within the housing between the inlet and the outlet, the gas entrained in the flow o... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5429150 | Continuous flow steam condensate removal device The application discloses a continuous flow steam condensate removal device for use in a steam condensate removal system of a type which includes a steam condensate line, a Y-strainer for removing debris from the steam condensate line, and a condensate re... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5070899 | Check valve The disclosure describes a check valve comprising a structure for channeling a flow of a first fluid and first and second porous elements for permitting flow of the first fluid and substantially preventing flow of a second fluid. The first and second poro... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4914339 | Misting system A misting system is constructed of plastic pipe having a square cross-section, the pipe being dark inside and light outside so that the outside matches the counter and the inside absorbs ultra violet light. The plastic pipe is drilled and threaded to rece... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4745943 | Continuous flow steam condensate removal device A continuous flow steam condensate removal device includes a Venturi-type nozzle of relatively small diameter formed in an intermediate portion of a unitary body. With respect to the Venturi-type nozzle, the unitary body includes an upstream annular conic... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4664134 | Fuel system for flight vehicle A main storage tank (2) is pressurized by engine bleed air. A supply tank (12) communicates with tank (2) and with an engine feed line (50). A fluid impermeable expandable wall (34) separates tank (12) into isolator chamber (38) and pressure chamber (40).... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4486208 | Condensate removal device for steam lines and the like A flow constriction device, typically for drainage of steam condensate, is provided with a tubular nozzle structure inserted within a bore formed in the body of the device. The insertable tubular nozzle structure provides convenient variation in flow cons... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4256104 | Equipment sets and system for the sequential administration of medical liquids at dual flow rates Gravitational flow system and equipment sets for the sequential administration of medical liquids wherein a primary liquid can be administered at a flow rate independent of the flow rate of a secondary liquid, and including a barrier substantially impervi... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4168718 | Passive propellant system A passive propellant acquisition and feed system is disclosed which will acquire and feed gas-free propellant in low or zero-g environments during orbital maneuvers which will also retain this propellant under high axially directed acceleration such as ma... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4136693 | Constant flow I.V. device This invention relates to a novel apparatus useful for the gravity fed delivery of a liquid from a first liquid reservoir to a second liquid reservoir. This apparatus is especially useful for the administration of intravenous (I.V.) solutions, where a con... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4085719 | Vapor pressure regulator for a vaporized liquid fuel system A vapor reservoir adapted for use in conjunction with a vaporized liquid fuel system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The reservoir includes a movable wall member cooperative with means defining a housing to establish a variable volume vapo... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4013072 | Drip chamber for intravenous administration A drip chamber for use in the intravenous administration of liquids formed of a generally vertically disposed, hollow chamber provided with inlet means and outlet means, with the chamber being adapted to maintain a liquid level of the intravenous liquid t... | 03/22/1977 |
| 3935876 | Air leak detector A device for detecting the presence of air bubbles within a fluid-carrying tube, for example a blood tube used in medical procedures. The tube is placed between a light source and an optical sensor which produces signals when bubbles pass through the tube... | 02/03/1976 |
