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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178120 | Methods for processing substrates having an antimicrobial coating Methods for processing substrate surfaces carrying coatings comprising a metal are disclosed. The methods involve providing a substrate surface having a coating comprising a metal, and exposing the substrate surface to a mixture including an oxidizing agent and an a... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178119 | Method for the acaricidal finishing of textile materials The use is described of zinc pyrithione for finishing woven and non-woven textiles to render them resistant against colonization by house dust mites. Zinc pyrithione is used alone or in combination with other actives with or without other textile chemicals. The form... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8142804 | Pest control sheet A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8048436 | Biodegradable tree tag A biodegradable tag having a leaf-shaped body portion and an inwardly spiraling attachment appendage. The tag including at least one seed that is disposed within a seed compartment formed in the body portion. The body portion is formed from a liquid-absorbing materi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7910122 | Active compound-containing solid moulded bodies for external use against parasites on animals The present invention relates to active compound-containing moulded bodies for external use against parasites on animals. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7897162 | Arthropod repellent pharmacophore models, compounds identified as fitting the pharmacophore models, and methods of making and using thereof Disclosed herein is a pharmacophore model for arthropod repellent activity and methods of making and using thereof. The pharmacophore comprises two hydrophobic aliphatic functions, one aromatic function and one hydrogen bond acceptor function. The pharmacophore mode... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7780972 | Pet collar with replaceable insecticide element A semi-flexible insecticide strip is removably attached to the belt of a pelt collar to regenerate a pest-killing medicament and increase its efficacy. The strip is secured to the belt surface that faces the animal skin or fur by attachment loops or edged retainers ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7713537 | Insect control device for prolonged treatment of animals containing coumaphos and diazinon Annoying insects are controlled by attaching an insect control device to the body of the animal to be treated. The insect control device is a molded article, preferably in the form of an ear tag, which has been formed from a powder mixture of coumaphos and diazinon,... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7597902 | Termite tubing preventative for non-wood materials The present invention relates to materials and methods for protecting man-made structures made with non-wood materials from termite damage through the application of borates to the surface of non-wood materials. In an embodiment the invention regards a method for pr... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7572461 | Borer-resistant wood, wood products, and wooden structures and methods The invention provides methods for suppressing the degradation of wood, wood products, and wooden structures due to infestation by wood-boring organisms, by use of a polyurea composition. The invention also provides for wood, wood products, and wood structures that ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7517535 | Non-systemic control of parasites Use of agonists and antagonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects for the non-systemic control of parasitic insects, such as fleas, lice and flies, on humans and on animals. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7393521 | In situ remediation of waste in farm animal bedding substrates Composition and method for promoting growth of microbes that are capable of degrading animal waste. The method includes applying a nontoxic composition to a bedding substrate that is disposed to receive animal waste. The composition comprises a carboxylic acid, pref... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7368125 | Amphiphilic polymers for medical applications The present invention is directed to medical devices or pharmaceutical compositions, each containing a synthetic, bioabsorbable, biocompatible polymer that is the reaction product of a polybasic acid or derivative thereof, a monoglyceride, and a polyether. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361365 | Vermin repellent A method for repelling a pest using 2-isopropyl-3-methoxi-pyrazine as a pest repellent, particularly a mole repellent, and a pest repelling composition which comprises this compound. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348023 | Absorbent articles containing additives Absorbent articles containing an additive are disclosed. The absorbent articles include an effective amount of an inhibitory compound, such as thiolactomycin or thiomalonate, to substantially inhibit the production of TSST-1 by Gram positive bacteria. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344729 | Combustible pesticidal products A combustible pesticidal product is disclosed which comprises a structural element formed from a cardboard having a thickness of at least 0.75 mm, a density of 450-850 kgm3 and consisting of 1 or more plies, the cardboard including: an alkali or alkaline ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335374 | Multi-layer barrier preventing wood pest access to wooden structures A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a barrier capable of retaining pesticide. In the disclosed method, the barrier maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for a predetermined period of tim... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331300 | Quilt patch braided rugs and method for making the same Embodiments include a floor covering comprising one or more patches, wherein each patch comprises one or more braids of jute-like fibers. In one aspect, at least one of the braids is wrapped around itself to form a first patch. In another aspect, the first patch is ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323186 | Non-absorbent articles containing additives Non-absorbent articles, such as tampon applicators, containing an additive are disclosed. The non-absorbent articles include an effective amount of an inhibitory compound, such as thiolactomycin or thiomalonate, for example, to substantially inhibit the production o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311923 | Harmful-insect-eliminating formed resin article and animal collar using the same Disclosed is a harmful-insect-eliminating formed resin article, wherein the article contains a 1,2-polybutadiene resin and a volatile harmful-insect-eliminating component, e.g. eucalyptol and pulegone, in an amount effective for eliminating a harmful insect. A typic... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7288264 | Contact-killing antimicrobial devices Contact killing antimicrobial articles, devices and formulations are described which kill microorganisms on contact. The articles, devices or formulations contain a non-leaching antimicrobial material which is a unique combination of an organic matrix having biocida... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287489 | Pet deterrent device A pet deterrent device is herein disclosed wherein common household pets may be trained away from the negative habit of chewing on various household items. The pet deterrent device generally comprises an absorbent substrate having a non-toxic, foul tasting substance... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7250178 | Antimicrobial ceramic glaze An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition comprising zinc borate for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to numerous ceramic products. A method for producing the antimicrobial glazing composition and ceramic products incorporating the antimicrobial glazing co... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250453 | Anti-bacterial composite particles and anti-bacterial resin composition Anti-bacterial composite particles which comprise a polymer base material comprising a thermal melting polymer, such as a polyolefine, exhibiting good dispersibility in a basic material resin and having a lower molecular weight or a lower softening point than that o... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247311 | Apparatus and methods for controlling insects in buildings and agricultural uses Insect barriers for building structures include rigid foam sheets and sheets of film or mesh formed of polymer material impregnated throughout with a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide such as permethrin. Foam sheets are applied to exterior and interior surfaces of fo... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235263 | Processes for controlling microbial organic compound production Processes for preparing products comprising an oxygen-generating additive for reducing the amount of skin irritation and inflamation and odor are disclosed. Specifically, products such as training pants and diapers are disclosed which contain a carbohydrate-hydrogen... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235254 | Poisoned stake device, method of making and method of using A method of making a poisoned stake device, the poisoned stake device and a method of using the poisoned stake device are disclosed. The method of making the poisoned stake device includes the steps of acquiring, adding, combining, curing, dispensing, filling, getti... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7214386 | Method for the treatment and prevention of overweight in mammals The present invention relates to a method for the prevention and/or treatment of overweight in mammals. More particularly the invention is concerned with such a method comprising the enteral administration to a mammal of a preparation comprising an effective amount ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7181885 | Insect trapping apparatus An insect trapping apparatus and associated method attracts insects, such as mosquitos, by emitting a carbon dioxide gas as an insect attractant and producing a heat signature from the insect trap characteristic of a warm blooded animal and a blue light of a wavelen... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169402 | Antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric materials The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169403 | Semiochemical reservoir to attract subterranean termites tunneling in soil The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166307 | Herb medicine composition to be spread on sanitary napkin for female The present invention relates to a Galla Rhois-containing composition to be spread on sanitary napkin for female. Preferably, the present invention further comprises one or more herb medicine selected from a group consisting of Artemisia Folia, Sophorae, f... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160508 | Personal care products having elastomeric portions A personal care product is provided comprising a handle, and, mounted on the handle, an elastomeric portion comprising an elastomeric material and an antimicrobial agent. Methods are provided for inhibiting mold growth on personal care products that include elastome... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7151139 | Antimicrobial polymeric surfaces Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common material... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147845 | Antimicrobial silver ion complex resinates The present invention relates to novel antimicrobial silver ion complex resinates. More particularly, the present invention contemplates silver ion complex resinate compositions comprising a silver-thiosulfate ion complex loaded onto an organic anion exchange resin.... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140048 | Breathable article of clothing that resists insect bites An article of clothing includes, in one embodiment, four alternate layers made of an air permeable material such as cotton and a non-air permeable material such as polyethyleneterephalate. Two intermediate layers both include a plurality of throughholes therein cove... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138130 | Substrate for volatile delivery systems Volatile impregnated substrates, such as wicks and mats, that can be used in a dispensing device that uses a heat source or otherwise uses active means to promote the release of the volatile material from the substrate are disclosed. The preferred substrate has a st... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118759 | Absorbent articles containing additives Effective amounts of the inhibitory compounds described herein capable of significantly reducing the production of TSST-1 are as follows: (1) compounds of Structure (I): from about 0.0001 micromoles/gram absorbent product to about 0.08 micromoles/gram absorbent prod... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118761 | Method for producing a silver-containing wound care device Wound care devices having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The finish may be applied to a target substrate, such as a fiber, fabric,... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115535 | Personal care articles comprising batting The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article comprising: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising: 1) a non-scouring, lofty, low-density batting layer comprisi... | 10/03/2006 |
