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 |
| 7357097 | Device for shellfish farming Device for cage (1) for shellfish farming, where the cage is placed in the sea or in a tank with water and where the cage's one side (11) is provided with openings, for instance a grid (13) and where the cage's other sides (3, 5, 7, 9) pr... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7323149 | Supplemental ozone treatment for ensuring the sterility of instrument cleaning systems Methods and apparatus utilizing supplemental ozone treatment for ensuring sterility of instrument cleaning systems. By flushing ozonated water through the components of a cleaning system, the persistent problem of contamination of cleaner chambers, pipes or lines, a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7285253 | Vessel for high-temperature high-pressure steam sterilization The vessel for high-temperature high-pressure steam sterilization is a vessel for accommodating at least an endoscope and performing high-temperature high-pressure steam sterilization, including: an accommodating recess section for accommodating an elongated and thi... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7201287 | Drum vent A venting device for a drum. The venting device includes a body having a pair of opposing sides and defining a plurality of vent passages. The vent passages extend through the body and each an opening at each of the pair of opposing sides. The vent passages are spac... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7147826 | Method and apparatus for transporting biological samples A container assembly and method for storing, treating, transporting and stabilizing a biological sample includes a container, a closure member and a sample holder removably received in the container. The sample holder can be a platform-like device dimensioned to be ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7080427 | Self-cleaning door handle for a self-closing door A self-cleaning handle for a self-closing door. The door is movable by a user between a normally closed position and an open position, and is automatically moved from the open position back to the closed position. The handle having a housing secured to said door and... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7048140 | Vented liquid containment device A vented liquid containment device has a cup member located within the structure of a threaded cap so that a filter material can be placed within the cup member to prevent liquids from being splashed in an upward direction into contact with a vent that is formed wit... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041261 | Sanitizing sponge container Sanitizing sponge disinfectant container bowls are disclosed, which are deep enough to hold cleaning sponges completely submerged in a disinfectant fluid. These containers are equipped with lids having downward projecting shafts or rotatable screw bolts which fit in... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6945389 | Contact lens container A contact lens container (1) includes a container (2) for receiving a cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid, as well as a cap (3), which can be screwed onto the container (2) by a thread (20,30). In the cap (3) a sealing washe... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6946412 | Flame-resistant, high visibility, anti-static fabric and apparel formed therefrom A fabric for use in safety apparel comprising a first set of yarns comprising modacrylic fibers, and a second set of yarns comprising anti-static fibers. The fabric meets the Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Method 5931 for electrostatic decay, and the Electrostat... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6933035 | Thermal heat shield A thermal heat shield is formed of a plurality of layers that are sandwiched together and which is adapted for a plurality of uses, including use on an automobile seat to shield a driver from heat generated behind the driver or beneath the automobile. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6887428 | Apparatus for treating cytological or histological specimens An apparatus for treating objects, in particular cytological or histological specimens, having multiple processing stations (2) and a transport device (4) for delivering the objects into and out of the processing stations (2), is characterized i... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6797245 | Apparatus for washing and disinfecting-sterilizing endoscope A washing vessel capable of housing an endoscope is formed in an apparatus body. A washing solution containing a detergent is spurted against the endoscope arranged within the washing vessel for washing the endoscope. Also, an oxide-based disinfecting-sterilizing so... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6638476 | Packaging material sterilizing unit for a pourable food product packaging machine A unit for sterilizing strip packaging material for a pourable food product packaging machine, and having a sterilizing chamber for containing a liquid sterilizing agent and along which the packaging material is fed; a control circuit for controlling the ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6607696 | Apparatus and method for controlled delivery of a gas Disclosed are apparatus for delivery of a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide and/or chlorine dioxide, and methods of its use and manufacture. The apparatus includes an envelope, and a sachet within the envelope that contains reactant, which generates a gas in the ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6491882 | High-pressure device The invention relates to a high-pressure device (1) having a cylindrical high-pressure vessel (3) and prestressing means in order to exert an axial pressure on the vessel. The vessel (3) can have been formed from a number of layers of composite material, ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6453919 | Contact lens cleaning solution overflow collector The invention provides for an anti-drip feature for the common contact lens cleaning cup so as to avoid spillage of cleaning solution by providing an overflow container which attaches to the lens cleaning cup to catch spillage.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6382408 | Container for timed release of substances A container suitable for holding at least one substance for use in a process for cleaning contact lenses using a fluid, includes at least one first and at least one second part assembled to form a sealed cavity for holding the substance, the first and the... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383457 | Toilet plunger sanitizing and storage container system A toilet plunger sanitizing and storage container system that includes an innocuous looking, cylinder-shaped, fluid impermeable, main toilet plunger container sealable with a container sealing lid. The system also including a toilet plunger lifter assembl... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6361751 | Apparatus and method for disinfecting an endoscope The present invention provides an apparatus for disinfecting an endoscope with a disinfecting solution, and that minimizes the surface area and air exposure of the disinfecting solution. In architecture, the endoscope disinfecting apparatus includes a dis... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6183705 | Method of cleaning and disinfecting contact lens, and apparatus therefor A method of cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses, including the steps of a) transmitting a ultrasonic energy field toward a pair of contact lenses being suspended in a solution medium in a cleaning cup, causing a cavitation to be produced to remove di... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6135279 | Sanitizing toothbrush holder The present invention 10 discloses a sanitizing toothbrush holder comprising a container 12 having at least a pair of compartments 32 therein for receiving removable platforms 26 upon which the toothbrushes 18 rest. The platforms 26 are connected by downw... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6086823 | Flat case for disinfecting contact lenses The flat case comprises a case body (1) comprising at least one wall (2) defining a disinfecting chamber (10) open at one end and intended to take a lens (50) to be disinfected, at least one removable cap (20) intended to be fixed on the open end of the c... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5972292 | Sealing and venting system for oxidative disinfection of contact lenses A lens case for disinfecting, cleaning, or storing contact lenses is described that provides a sealing and venting system for allowing the release of gas while avoiding liquid leakage. The venting means allows venting of gas when internal pressure increas... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5958351 | Catalytic element for disinfection apparatus A disinfection apparatus including a container; a cap having an article-retaining means, a sealing means and a catalytic element-retaining means affixed thereto; and a catalytic element. The disinfection apparatus has particular utility in the disinfectio... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5945076 | Combined brush and storage container/disinfecting system Disclosed herein is a combined toilet bowl cleaning brush and storage container system. The brush is provided with a support which rests on an upper edge of a container wherein the container forms upper and lower volumes and includes a resilient verticall... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5942125 | Dental unit water purifier An ozone generator injects and entrains ozone enriched air into water to be used by a dentist or technician during a dental procedure. The ozone entrained in the water will eliminate the motility and viability of any microbes and pathogens present in the ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5933936 | Syringe needle safety vise and associated disinfecting apparatus A safety vise for collection and disposal of used hypodermic needles, having an associated disinfecting apparatus which is operably coupled to a viseing mechanism to prevent its subsequent use unless a disinfecting operation using the disinfecting apparat... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5894015 | Disinfection of medical sharps An article of manufacture for disinfecting a medical sharp. A disinfectant housing is integrally coupled to a syringe housing having a needle. The disinfectant housing includes a disinfectant reservoir for holding disinfectant and a reservoir sleeve which... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5882589 | Sealed endoscope decontamination, disinfection and drying device A device for cleaning, disinfecting, and/or drying an endoscope consists of a basin supported on a base. The basin forms a channel that defines a teardrop shape. The device includes a lid that sealingly engages the basin. During operation, the endoscope t... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5756044 | Apparatus and method for treating articles in solution with effervescent tablets An article treatment system which provides improved solution mixing and concentration uniformity. The treatment system includes a container, a closure and a channel for guiding fluid flow. The treatment system is especially advantageous for use with effer... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5731994 | Method of packing particles into vessels and apparatus therefor A particle packing apparatus which includes a particle distributor capable of forming a concave-conical packed surface upon scattering of particles in a steady state and having a parameter with which to control the size of the cone and a packing monitor c... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5723096 | Apparatus for disinfecting contact lenses In an apparatus for disinfecting contact lenses (19, 20), said contact lenses are immersed in a reaction vessel (1) with a 3% H2 O2 -solution (21). The contact lenses (19, 20) are placed in a lens holder (13, 14) on a frame (6) which... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5628971 | Apparatus for storing and sterilizing objects An apparatus and method for storing and sterilizing objects is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, and a tray supported within the housing for storing the objects to be sterilized. A sterilizing solution is located within the housing and below the... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5609264 | Sealing and venting means for disinfection apparatus A disinfection apparatus including a container; a cap having an article-retaining means, a sealing means and a catalytic element-retaining means affixed thereto; and a catalytic element. The disinfection apparatus has particular utility in the disinfectio... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5609837 | Disinfection apparatus A disinfection apparatus including a container; a cap having an article-retainer, a and a catalytic element-retainer means affixed thereto; and a catalytic element. The disinfection apparatus has particular utility in the disinfection of contact lenses wi... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5605667 | Apparatus for disinfecting a contact lens and detecting the presence of an oxidative disinfectant An apparatus and method useful for disinfecting a contact lens are disclosed. The apparatus includes a color indicator element comprising an iodine component substantially irreversibly bonded to a solid material, preferably an anion exchange resin. The co... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5558846 | Apparatus for disinfecting contact lenses having improved vent means An ophthalmic lens disinfection apparatus, including a container and a mating cap, she apparatus having an improved seal and vent means for venting gas generated within the apparatus. The vent means is an integral part of the disinfection apparatus which ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5529750 | Container with internal liquid distribution port for holding equipment with internal passages during sterilization A microbial decontamination system includes a lower housing portion (10) which receives a removable tray (12). The tray (12) defines a cassette receiving basin, a pair of anti-microbial fluid outlets (28, 64) and a drain (50). A pump (54) and associated p... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5520893 | Apparatus with safety means for sterilizing articles with ozone Medical instruments, including stainless steel, plastic tubing, and the like, are sterilized in a portable apparatus that provides a low volume, high pressure flow of continuously circulating water containing about 2 to 6 ppm of ozone. The portable appara... | 05/28/1996 |
