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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 |
| 8123076 | Appliance controller system featuring automatic beverage dispenser shutoff system An appliance controller is provided featuring one or more modules configured for providing power to an appliance that receives fluid from a fluid supply system, for receiving a fluid supply system signal indicating that the fluid is not being provided to the applian... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7439859 | RF device in drinkware to record data/initiate sequence of behavior A drinkware is provided to provide information to a receiver. The drinkware is a RF device coupled to a handheld drinking container. The RF device can receive and send RF signals and communicate with a sensory device. A transmitter can send a signal to the communica... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7356980 | Automated method for packaging food An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337594 | Food dispensing device and method An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7311523 | Method of timing hand washing A hand washing device and method encouraging hand washing includes a display panel, a message “WASH UP with Soap and Water. Get rid of germs in only 15 seconds.” and may have one of a variety of timing means to time the wash cycle or the user may use an ordinary... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303776 | Automated food processing system and method An automated food processing system and method that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, such as an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7273026 | Roller follower body The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert the second cavity i... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267247 | Portable beverage dispensing system A portable beverage dispensing system includes a supply of flat water and a supply of pressurized gaseous carbon dioxide. A first motorless carbonator is configured to receive a portion of the flat water and a portion of the carbon dioxide and to cause a portion of ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249616 | Device for filling toner container Device for filling dry toner powder from a bag into a toner container, said device comprising a piping system with a flexible and compressible pipe and a peristaltic pump acting on said flexible and compressible pipe. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7170592 | Method of inspecting a sphere without orienting the sphere The present invention is directed to a method of inspecting a curved object comprising the steps of acquiring inspection image data of a curved object using a detector, generating adjusted image data by adjusting the inspection image data, and comparing the adjusted... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168599 | Water-handling system A platform receives at least two water bottles. A handtruck is configured to engage under a water bottle on the platform and carry it to the dispensing cabinet. In the handtruck, the water bottle is tilted so that the lowest corner of the bottle is directly below it... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165699 | Dispensing device The invention has application to dispensing dessert products from pre-filled containers. The container (11) has an outlet (12A) and a moveable portion (13) which is engageable to reduce the container internal volume and cause product to be extru... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147131 | Method and system for dispensing hot and cold beverages from liquid concentrates The invention concerns a device for dispensing a beverage comprising a mixture of liquid, e.g. water, and at least one liquid concentrate, comprising at least two liquid nozzles connected respectively to at least one liquid source for producing a first jet of liquid... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7111759 | Sanitary, vented and disposable dispensing assembly for post mix beverage dispenser A sanitary, disposable dispensing assembly especially useful in producing a substantially contaminant-free reconstituted mixture of diluent and pure, preservative-free concentrate includes an inner member linearly slidable between open and closed positions in an out... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7055363 | Method of calibrating a detector and calibration sphere for the same A method of calibrating a detector using a calibration object having a rounded surface and indicia is disclosed. The calibration object, when coupled with a detector and analyzer, assists in minimizing image distortion caused by misalignment of the detector relative... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036175 | Washing machine with pay activated bulk detergent dispenser An approved washing machine and method of washing laundry is provided wherein a user can select an amount of an additive, such as detergent, to be automatically supplied from a bulk additive reservoir to the washing machine tub during the appropriate time in the was... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7002161 | Treated water dispensing system A water treatment tank for use with water purification apparatus including an ultra-violet lamp within an encapsulating sleeve onto which incoming water is directed to provide a thin laminar flow about the bulb. The lower compartment has cooling coils about the wall... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6962627 | Device for providing a pressurized solution to an applying device The present invention provides a providing device capable of using a solution within a tank effectively than ever as preventing an air bubble from mixing in the solution to be provided to an applying device. In providing devices and for leading a coloring sensitive ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960157 | Automated system and method for handling food containers An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6926170 | Drink dispensing cart and water packaging and supply system A drink dispensing cart includes a drink dispensing machine that is normally plumbed directly into a municipal water pipe at a fixed location. The cart includes a container of water, preferably a disposable container of water such as a bag-in-box container of water,... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6915926 | Beverage dispenser A cold beverage dispenser for beverages such as iced tea where the supplied water used for the preparation of the beverage is effectively controlled to a desired temperature depending on the beverage to be prepared. A source of water is split into two separate strea... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6880724 | System and method for supplying photoresist A photoresist supply system includes a storage bottle and a reservoir coupled in flow communication therewith. A vacuum pump is coupled in flow communication with the reservoir and creates a vacuum within the reservoir that draws photoresist out of the storage bottl... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6868986 | Bottled water pump The present invention 10 discloses a pump 24 system that can be added to an existing water cooler 16 or be an integral system. A power switch 34 provides means to turn the pump 24 on and off. Pump 24 controls include the low... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6824013 | Integrated cap for upright water bottle coolers A cooler and dispenser for use with upright water bottles operates to (1) pump chilled water from a vertical bottle through a top opening, (2) filter the air that is drawn in to replace the water, (3) and provide the user with an indication of the level in the bottl... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6796459 | Automatic fill system for a beverage dispenser An automatic fill system for a beverage dispenser includes a sensor system for monitoring the beverage level in the dispenser. The sensors are wired in series with a level control board mounted inside the frame of the beverage dispenser. Sensing points are connected... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6793099 | Supply system for a bottled water cooler and method of use A supply system for providing water from a bottled water cooler includes a pump which pumps water from an upright bottle of water. A pressure sensor turns the pump off when the bottle of water is empty. A prime pump control starts the pump to initiate the flow of wa... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6732885 | Beverage supply system A beverage supply system includes a beverage container having an outlet. A first reservoir is connected to the beverage container outlet to receive beverage from the beverage container under force of gravity. A pump is connected to the first reservoir, and a second ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6648174 | Treated water dispensing system A water treatment tank for use with water purification apparatus including an ultra-violet lamp within a bulb onto which incoming water is directed to provide a thin laminar flow about the bulb. The tank may have two compartments, one above the other, for... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6640997 | Fluid dispensing system A fluid dispensing system includes a housing surrounding a tank holding a vehicle fluid. A control assembly is housed in the housing and operationally coupled to a pump assembly for permitting dispensing of the vehicle fluid upon insertion of a pre-determ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6640996 | Method and apparatus for online switching between supply vessels A method and apparatus for switching a supply to a process from a first vessel to a second vessel. Liquid is flowed from the first vessel through a first outlet conduit through a vessel selection valve, including first and second switch valves, to the pro... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6581801 | Single soap pump for use with water displacement soap containers and peristaltic pump A soap dispensing system includes a soap dispensing fixture and first and second sources of soap connected to the fixture. Each of the sources of soap includes a closed container and a collapsible soap container positioned within the closed container. Eac... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6569116 | Intravenous flow controlling device An intravenous (IV) flow controlling device comprises a flexible open container having a specific gravity less than one and an outer diameter smaller than that of the drip chamber, the container including a spherical bottom portion thinner than the shell ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6557729 | Soap dispensing system with single soap pump and two unpressurized soap containers A soap dispensing system includes non-pressurized first and second soap containers connected to a soap manifold. The manifold has a first inlet connection to the first soap container and a second inlet connection to the second soap container. There is a s... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6474505 | Modular liquid container and dispensing system A modular container for storing and dispensing liquids which has a body, an upper protecting wall, a lower protecting wall, at least one connector port with a valve, preferably a second connector port attached to a tube that extends upwards into the inter... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6453955 | Liquid dispensing system A liquid dispensing system is disclosed in which a reservoir assembly is provided for receiving a liquid flow from a liquid supply. A liquid level sensor is provided for initiating the liquid flow until a predetermined liquid level is established in the r... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6439428 | Dispenser with features for enhanced maintainability A dispenser with features for enhanced maintainability generally comprises a lower unit having therein an ice bin; an upper unit atop the lower unit for providing an interface for dispensing ice from the ice bin to the public; a conveyor having and inlet ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6422422 | Automatic bar An apparatus is disclosed comprising a plurality of liquid containers and a corresponding plurality of tubes. Each liquid container has an opening into which is inserted the first end of a corresponding tube. The second end of each tube is connected to a ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6237807 | Compact liquid dosing apparatus with a reservoir The invention relates to a dosing apparatus with a container having a charging hole for a refill bag with a liquid in the top part, and an outlet in the bottom part. An opening device for the refill bag is fitted above the outlet. A connector leads from t... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6142340 | Beverage dispenser In a beverage dispenser, a beverage material-supplying tube extending from BIB is squeezed by a pump to draw the beverage material from BIB and then to extrude the beverage material to a nozzle. The beverage dispenser has a sensor provided adjacent to the... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6095370 | Encapsulated liquid dispensing device and method A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a continuous septum. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, ... | 08/01/2000 |
