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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 |
| 7331489 | Metered dose squeeze dispenser having a dip tube with a rotatable leg A liquid metered dispensing squeeze bottle includes: (a.) a squeezable container having an opening for dispensing liquid therefrom at one end and a bottom at the other end; (b.) a nonflexible trap chamber of a predetermined volume, connected to the opening of the co... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7273069 | Pressure activated shutoff valve An apparatus for providing a pressurized gas inline valve assembly incorporating a check valve to maintain pressure above a selectable psi and a ball valve for selectively shutting off gas flow. The apparatus is preferably positioned approximate the gas source in a ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270694 | Stabilized silver nanoparticles and their use A process comprising: reacting a silver compound with a reducing agent comprising a hydrazine compound in the presence of a thermally removable stabilizer in a reaction mixture comprising the silver compound, the reducing agent, the stabilizer, and an optional solve... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7159524 | Loading pipe in a cargo pressure tank of a ship A device for a pipe (10) in a cargo pressure tank of a ship (2), the pipe (10) mainly being used for loading and unloading of fluids, and the open end portion (13) of the pipe (10) being placed immediately above the lower bottom se... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147460 | Device for shaping plastic objects under inert atmosphere The invention relates to a device for producing plastic articles by forming them in an inert atmosphere, the device comprising a hopper, a feed screw and means for forming the polymer melt. The device for injecting inert gas comprises a gas feed pipe, a gas injectio... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128997 | Method and system for dispensing pelletized fuel for use with a fuel cell Representative embodiments provide for a fuel activation device including a fuel storage chamber configured to store a plurality of fuel pellets arranged as a stack. A fuel dispensing device is configured to transport a fuel pellet to a fuel activation chamber. A sp... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7077298 | Beverage container provided with a dispensing valve with improved operating means Beverage container provided with a dispensing valve (7) and a dispensing channel (31, 33) connected to said dispensing valve, wherein an operating arm (41) is provided which, in a position of rest, includes an angle with a plane at right angles ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7028488 | Method and apparatus to minimize fractionation of fluid blend during transfer A method of dispensing a liquid material from a source container which includes a blend of fluids of a first composition that normally fractionate upon boiling. A material of a second composition (different than that of the first composition) and capable of maintain... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6688494 | Process for the manufacture of metal nanoparticle A process and apparatus prepares and collects metal nanoparticles by forming a vapor of a metal that is solid at room temperature, the vapor of the metal being provided in an inert gaseous carrying medium. At least some of the metal is solidified within t... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6610364 | Apparatus for dispensing liquid crystal and method for controlling liquid crystal dropping amount A liquid crystal dispensing apparatus and a method of controlling a liquid crystal dropping amount are provided to drop liquid crystal onto a substrate corresponding to at least one unit panel area. In one aspect, the apparatus uses a liquid crystal dispe... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6609381 | Controlled fill station for delivery of a measured amount of cryogenic gas to a cylinder The present invention is an integrated unit liquified gas fill station attached to a cryogenic storage tank and pump which provides for a controlled delivery of a programed weighted amount of a cryogenic liquified gas, primarily carbon dioxide, to empty t... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6569907 | Heat transpiration preparation and method of the heat transpiration of chemical by using the same To provide thermal evaporation preparations and a method of thermal evaporating chemicals whereby the chemicals can be efficiently evaporated. Thermal evaporation preparations, wherein the preparation is in the form of a solid at ordinary temperature but ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6492436 | Tire sealer and inflating composition and method of use A tire sealer and inflating composition and products made therefrom are described. The tire sealer and inflating composition includes a sealant, a non-flammable propellant with an ozone depletion potential of zero or substantially close to zero, and one o... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6321939 | High stress blast aerator with dampended piston Quick acting blast aerators having rigid accumulation tanks with internal valve assemblies comprising a tubular body, an end cap teat receives air through an inlet controlled by solenoids, and an internal piston that contacts a valve seat during filling, ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6234352 | Method and apparatus to reduce fractionation of fluid blend during storage and transfer A method and apparatus for storing and dispensing in liquid form a blend of fluids which normally fractionate upon boiling. The apparatus includes a container having an internal bladder dividing the container into two chambers. The first chamber contains ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6062425 | Dual dispenser, supply unit, and method A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshene... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5953923 | Fluid dispensing apparatus and method of dispensing fluid A fluid dispensing apparatus (1) for dispensing a predetermined weight of fluid under substantially constant pressure including: (a) containing means (2) adapted to contain at least the predetermined amount of fluid; (b) an inlet to the containing means f... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5954232 | Gas delivery system A gas delivery system includes a capsule for storing a propellant fluid, e.g. helium under pressure, e.g. between about 60 and 80 bar. The capsule is provided with a stopper having a stem formed with a frangible section. In use, mechanical means is employ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5799826 | Dual dispenser, supply unit, and method A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshene... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5765601 | Tire inflator and sealant product A product for inflating a pneumatic tire including an enhanced delivery system is disclosed according to the present invention. The tire inflating product includes a container containing a condensed gas and a sealant, and a flexible conduit extending outw... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5595324 | Dual dispenser, supply unit, and method A method of facilitating replacement of a supply of air freshener every time a supply of soap is replaced, including the steps of providing a supply of air freshener, providing a supply of soap and joining the supply of soap and the supply of air freshene... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5411172 | Unitary assembly of beverage keg and gas reservoir Assembly of a pressurizable beverage keg (8) and a reservoir (1) of pressurization gas containing CO2 and comprising an expansion valve (5). The reservoir (1) is a toric portion (2) disposed concentrically at one end of the keg (8). The expansi... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5403417 | Tire sealing methods and related apparatus A punctured, substantially deflated pneumatic automotive tire is internally sealed using a specially designed sealant canister containing CO2 gas propellant and a tire sealant mixture. The canister sealant comprises approximately 97% by weight ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5395012 | Carbonated soft drink attachment A attachment that can be attached to the opening of a container to pressurize the same with a gas. The attachment has a housing which holds a removable cartridge that contains either pressurized nitrogen or CO2. Extending from the attachment is... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5379917 | Dual soap and fragrance dispenser A dual dispenser dispenses both soap and fragrance for washrooms. The dispenser has a mounting plate for mounting on a surface in the washroom and has a lower support for a box containing a flexible bag of soap with the bag having a flexible tube extendin... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5246140 | Container device for distributing a drinkable liquid under pressure from a gas A container device is used to distribute a preferably drinkable liquid, such as beer, wine, mineral water or juice, under pressure from a gas such as CO2. The container device includes a liquid container with a combined gas and liquid valve and... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5238155 | Foam generating device A foam producing device for the alternative dispensing of foams or liquids comprising a porous element comprising a partially gas permeable wall, a gas distribution plenum, a gas entry port in fluid connection with said plenum; a second wall opposite the ... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5150722 | Multi-layer scent emitting article and device adapted to employ same Described are methods for effecting the controlled release of fragrance materials over a relatively long period of time for the purpose of air treatment and scenting. Optionally in the same time frame the methods can effect an initial "Burst" of the same ... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5139699 | Spray formulation for the testing of smoke detectors An improved aerosol formulation for activating a smoke detector by emulating the effects of combustion products to test smoke detectors includes a propellant and an active ingredient consisting of one or more linear alkyl phthalate esters characterized by... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5070891 | Method for imparting flavors and aromas, flavor-imparting articles, and methods for preparation and use thereof Articles for providing controlled release of materials such as flavoring and fragrance compositions into an environment, the articles comprising a core of a functional organoleptic composition dispersed within a first polymeric composition and a barrier p... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4772821 | Apparatus for introducing oxygen gas An oxygen gas introducing apparatus for introducing oxygen gas into a vacuum electron optical column of an electron beam apparatus having an electron beam source as a cathode that needs the oxygen gas is disclosed which comprises a silver cylinder having ... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4610888 | Beer foam enhancing process and apparatus A beer foaming process and apparatus in which a smooth stable foam is formed by intimately admixing a nitrogen containing gas, preferably air, by a Venturi effect in a nozzle positioned on the beer tap. The nozzle has a mixing chamber with a perforated pl... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4511283 | Method and apparatus for sealing of pavement seams A method and apparatus for sealing pavement joints or seams is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wheeled support platform which supports an airtight container of sealant composition which hardens upon contact with the atmosphere. A second airtight conta... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4501825 | Tire sealer and inflator A novel tire sealant and inflator composition comprising a resin, a latex sealant, alkylene glycol, fibers, an alkanolamine, a foaming agent, and water. The composition is packaged in aerosol cans with a chlorofluorocarbon propellant/inflator and used to ... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4369898 | Filling machine A machine adapted to fill liquid products, under sterile conditions, into bottles has at least one quantitation pump and a piston servo motor for driving the same. The stroke of the servo motor can be adjusted to suit the quantity to be supplied to each b... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4363424 | Quick coupling device for a gas pressurization system A regulated gas pressurization system for a beverage dispenser which includes a pressure regulator, cylinder valve, and quick coupling apparatus provided for securely connecting the valve and regulator for safe operation. The regulator includes an adjusta... | 12/14/1982 |
| 4324363 | Headlamp washer assembly having a multiported flow valve A headlamp washing assembly including spray nozzles disposed above automotive headlamps. A liquid storage reservoir stores cleaning liquid to be dispensed by the nozzles and is disposed above the nozzles to provide a gravity feed of the liquid from the re... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4301674 | Smoke detector tester A smoke detector tester is disclosed herein having a hand held aerosol container for holding under pressure a quantity of spray emitted from the container by a finger valve in the form of an aerosol cloud of known particle distribution within the sensing ... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4247410 | Composition for dispensing in manner of aerosol, pressurizing catalyst useful therein, precursors thereof, and their preparation An activated silicon-containing aluminum complex containing minor amounts of halogen, silicon, oxygen and hydrogen, the silicon being present in amounts of at least trace and having a hexagonal structure; the ratio of oxygen to hydrogen in the complex usu... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4245788 | Dispensing device for fluid material This dispensing device includes a flexible container for holding fluid material said container having an end opening provided with a closure assembly and having an air bag disposed therewithin. The closure assembly includes a discharge port providing a ve... | 01/20/1981 |
