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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7516865 | Deodorized waste receptacle A waste receptacle for used diapers or other waste product that is equipped with an automatic deodorant dispensing system which only operates when a lid of the receptacle is in a downward or in a closed position. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7285928 | Container for use with flexible bags A container includes a fan that is reversible so air can be removed from the container as a flexible bag is placed into the container and ambient air can be forced into the container when the flexible bag is being removed from the container. This will facilitate pla... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273184 | Disposable air treatment device A disposable air treatment device that can be hung on the rim of a garbage bin which comprises a hanger component adapted to secure the air treatment device to a garbage bin, and a volatile material dispenser adapted to dispense a volatile material to the interior. | 09/25/2007 |
| 7243788 | Package for segregating and mixing substances The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclos... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195744 | Device for holding a container for a composition that produces an antimicrobially active gas A device and method for cleaning and deodorizing a unit having an enclosed space not otherwise easily accessible for cleaning and deodorizing. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7086569 | All-purpose dispenser Dispenser including a cartridge module and a powder or liquid dispensing agent arranged in the cartridge module. Dispensing occurs when the dispenser is jarred which causes the dispensing agent to pass through one or more dispenser openings in a lower wall of the ca... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6919022 | Portable drinking device with integral H202 dispenser A new and useful approach to cleaning raw water or other raw liquid is provided. A metered amount of stabilized hydrogen peroxide is added to the raw water or other liquid, to clean the raw water or other liquid. In one particularly useful embodiment of the present ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6814249 | Garbage bin with air cleaner A garbage storage apparatus includes a bin, a cover and an air cleaner. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is for covering the bin. The air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. The air cleaner may include a catalyst f... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6626316 | Trash can assembly with toe-kick recess A trash can assembly has a shell having an enclosing wall that defines a periphery. The assembly has a lid fitted over the top of the shell, and a foot pedal positioned adjacent the bottom of the shell, with a portion of the foot pedal positioned inside t... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6350418 | Lid latching mechanism for sterilization container A sterilization container includes a base defining a volume for receiving medical instruments and a lid engaging the base and closing the top thereof. A latching mechanism mounted on the lid includes latching rods slidably mounted on the lid for engagemen... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6120743 | Hygienic sanitary napkin disposal system A disposal system for the convenient and hygienic disposal of sanitary napkins detoxifies, sanitizes and deodorizes the sanitary napkins and prevents viewing of the unsightly disposed waste. The disposal system includes a secure rugged box-like container ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6030579 | Method of sterilization using pretreatment with hydrogen peroxide A method for hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization of medical devices and similar instruments having long narrow lumens or diffusion restricted areas includes the step of pretreating the article to be sterilized with a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5988520 | Deodorant and pesticide releasing trash can device A trash can device, comprising an upper housing and a lower housing. The lower housing is sized to fit within the upper housing. A chemical disk containing both pesticide and deodorizing agents is located within the lower housing. The lower housing has lo... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5799909 | Containment system for receiving and disposing of disposable sanitary products A containment system for receiving and disposing of disposable sanitary products. The containment system comprises a peripheral frame member which defines a central opening. Releasably attached to the frame member and suspended therefrom is a containment ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5542557 | Container closure wth liner and method of producing the same A container closure comprising a container closure shell and a resin liner applied to the inner surface side of the shell, wherein the resin liner is constituted by an upper layer portion which is composed of a resin composition containing such additives ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5540348 | Desiccant container having curved cap member A container for particulate desiccant includes a cup and a curved cap. The cup includes spaced inner and outer wall portions connected by a transverse web portion to define a chamber having an opening. The outer wall portion of the cup includes a number o... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5529203 | Desiccant container having cap retaining nib segments A container for particulate desiccant comprises a cup and a cap. The cup includes spaced inner and outer wall portions connected by a transverse web portion to define a chamber having an opening. The cap is designed for receipt in the chamber to cover the... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5516049 | Hospital refuse sterilization plant To reliably sterilize hospital refuse in a quantities and configuration in which it occurs on its collection, the plant includes a refuse loading device, a shredder, a motorized screw for refuse conveying, a microwave oven and a device for removing the tr... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5372787 | Sterilizing container for medical and surgical instruments and apparatus In a sterilizing container for medical and surgical instruments comprising a box with a bottom part and a cover for sealing the bottom part in a germ-tight manner, the side walls of the bottom part of the box have openings covered on the outside with germ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5337581 | Refrigerated waste container with germicidal lamp A refrigerated waste storage container is disclosed, the container having a refrigeration unit for cooling or freezing the contents therein and a germicidal lamp for producing radiation to kill microorganisms in the waste. The container includes a sealabl... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5246663 | Isothiocyanate vapor-generating agent, germ-destroying treatment method using isothiocyanate vapors and apparatus therefor An isothiocyanate vapor-generating agent containing a solution of an isothiocyanate dissolved in an oily liquid having a vapor pressure of 2 mmHg or less at 30° C. A germ-desroying treatment method using vapors of an isothiocyanate and a germ-destroying ... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5181393 | Refrigerated waste container with germicidal lamp A refrigerated waste storage container is disclosed, the container having a refrigeration unit for cooling or freezing the contents therein and a germicidal lamp for producing radiation to kill microorganisms in the waste. The container includes a sealabl... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5174462 | Adsorbent neutralizer An adsorbent neutralizer for absorbing, without disguising, odorous gases from soiled matter in a relatively large container having a closable opening at least the size of a hand. The adsorbent neutralizer is contained in a perforated receptacle and may b... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5174970 | Vessel for use in a sterilizing method A vessel for containing a sterilizing agent for use in a sterilization method wherein instruments to be sterilized and the liquid sterilizing agent contained in the vessel are located in the chamber of sterilizing apparatus which is closed and heated to e... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5156290 | Container for rubbish A container (11) for rubbish having an enclosed compartment (14) an inlet passageway formed within the walls (17) and (19) of the compartment (14), a closure (15) and an outlet passageway integrally formed within the inner and outer walls (41) and (43) of... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5106594 | Apparatus for processing medical waste An apparatus and method for processing medical waste are disclosed. Medical waste is disintegrated or shredded, disinfected with radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation and then transformed into useful material such as reclaimed plastic and refuse-deriv... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5096086 | Refuse container apparatus A refuse container wherein removable partitions permit adjustment of compartments therewithin, wherein each of the partitions permit securement of trash bags of a typical polymeric configuration and construction to position within each compartment. Hook m... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5065886 | Structure of dust bin A dust bin of the type comprising a container having a top opening covered with a removable cover, wherein said container has a flat, hollow chamber separately vertically disposed at the inside for receiving said cover when said cover is not in use, and t... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5066597 | Apparatus for infectious radioactive waste An apparatus is disclosed for housing radioactively and biologically contaminated waste materials during treatment thereof to inactivate the biological contaminants and render the wastes more suitable for disposal in a solid landfill. The apparatus is non... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5031793 | Litter bin This invention relates to a litter bin and in particular to one including a housing which has two lugs at an inner vertical side and a flange at the opposite side. The housing further has a flap pivotally connected with the lugs and supported by the flang... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5014869 | Sanitary can seal organization A can sealing organization including an elongate central web with a downwardly depending skirt formed about a matrix of cylindrical beverage containers. The beverage containers each include an individual cap member heat sealed in a surrounding relationshi... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4943414 | Method for vapor sterilizaton of articles having lumens A method and device for enhancing the vapor sterilization of the lumen of medical instruments and like articles under reduced pressure. A vessel containing a small amount of a vaporizable liquid sterilant solution is attached to the lumen. The sterilant v... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4917254 | Sanitary disposable container A sanitary disposable container is set forth wherein the container is formed with a rigid floor with orthogonally and upwardly extending accordion walls wherein the container is extensible to accommodate a predetermined volume of refuse and may be compact... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4915913 | Medical sterilizer device with improved latch mechanism The present application is directed to medical sterilizer device with an improved latch mechanism and method and, more particularly, to a new and improved sterilization device in the form of a sterilizer case of medical applications relative to the use of... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4613928 | Telephone sterilizer Telephone sterilizer consisting of a bacteria destroying light source. Light source installed under a protection shield mounted against instrument base of telephone in such a fashion that when hand set is put on cradle the mouthpiece of hand set matches t... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4485064 | Antibacterial seal Containers used for storing and dispensing liquids for medical applications include a closure, and medical connection device include cooperating connector members. An article of manufacture and a method are provided where a plastic outer closure is applie... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4475663 | Processes and means for perfuming packaging containers Processes and means for perfuming packaging containers wherein absorbable carrier materials, preferably in the form of a disc, are separately perfumed and then attached to an inner wall of the packaging container.... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4437575 | Countertop mini-garbage can This invention is a miniature garbage can for placement upon a countertop; and being shaped to contain a replaceable used, paper milk carton, for use as a liner; the can including a hinged cover having a deodorant receptacle.... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4427110 | Apparatus and method for handling used disposable diapers An apparatus for handling used disposable diapers having a canister base with a rim and a seal insert supported by the rim of the canister base. The seal insert has a structure defined by a plurality of radially disposed slits intersecting centrically to ... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4382548 | Dispenser for air-treating vapors A dispenser for air-treating vapors of the type having lower and upper members adjustable to different vertically spaced positions to control the dispensing of air-treating vapors. The invention includes a lever hinged at one end to the upper member and h... | 05/10/1983 |
