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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 |
| 8119238 | Self-healing wire insulation A self-healing system for an insulation material initiates a self-repair process by rupturing a plurality of microcapsules disposed on the insulation material. When the plurality of microcapsules are ruptured, reactants within the plurality of microcapsules react to... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8003211 | Microencapsulated particles and process for manufacturing same Microencapsulated particles having improved resistance to moisture and extended release capabilities are produced by microencapsulating the particles in a film-forming, cross-linked, hydrolyzed polymer. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7951453 | Water soluble metal and semiconductor nanoparticle complexes The invention provides a water soluble complex comprising an inner core of a metal or semi-conductor nanoparticle. The nanoparticle is coated with a hydrophobic ligand, which is encapsulated in a micelle. In an aqueous medium, the micelle comprises a hydrophilic she... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7939170 | Water soluble metal and semiconductor nanoparticle complexes The invention provides a water soluble complex comprising an inner core of a metal or semi-conductor nanoparticle. The nanoparticle is coated with a hydrophobic ligand, which is encapsulated in a micelle. In an aqueous medium, the micelle comprises a hydrophilic she... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7919184 | Hybrid nanoparticles A method and composition for making hybrid nanoparticles and use of such nanoparticles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the invention, the hybrid nanoparticles comprise a phase change material (PCM) and a metal layer encapsulating the phase change material... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7838112 | Modified gel particles and rubber composition This invention discloses a process for synthesizing a modified crosslinked elastomeric particle which comprises a two-step polymerization of a conjugated diolefin monomer and a vinyl aromatic monomer by emulsion polymerization, wherein the particle is synthesized by... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7829190 | Electrical interconnect using locally conductive adhesive An anisotropic electrically conducting interconnect is disclosed in which an adhesive comprising particles having a breakable coating of at least one electrically nonconductive material is compressed between a first contact and a second contact. Compression to two c... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7803461 | Silicone-acrylic impact modifier having improved colorability and thermoplastic resin composition comprising the same The present invention relates to a silicone-acrylic impact modifier having multi-layer structure and a thermoplastic resin composition containing the same, more precisely a silicone-acrylic impact modifier which is composed of i) silicone rubber seed containing one ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7732049 | Pellets for Se encapsulation Pellets encapsulating selenium or a compound of selenium comprise one hollow cavity filled with the selenium surrounded by a matrix which is able to form an eutectic with at least one of the constituents of a batch of molten raw materials for the manufacture of glas... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7442439 | Microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introd... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7377968 | Blends of encapsulated biocides The present invention relates to blends of encapsulated biocides with free biocides. In particular, the present invention relates to blends of encapsulated 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (“DCOIT”) with free biocides. The invention also relates to mar... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368086 | Functionalized fluorescent nanocrystals, and methods for their preparation and use Functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods for making and using these compositions are disclosed. The compositions are fluorescent nanocrystals coated with at least one material. The coating material has chemical compounds or ligands with functi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361413 | Electroluminescent device and methods for its production and use A luminescent device comprises an electroluminescent phosphor in operative contact with a light-emitting material wherein excitation of the electroluminescent phosphor by an alternating current electrical field causes the emission of light by the light-emitting mate... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354721 | Highly sensitive proteomic analysis methods, and kits and systems for practicing the same Methods of determining whether a sample includes one or more analytes, particularly proteinaceous analytes, of interest are provided. In the subject methods, an array of binding agents, where each binding agent includes an epitope binding domain of an antibody, is c... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341757 | Polymer nanotechnology Size-confined nanocomposite powders and methods for their manufacture are provided by coating fine powders with a nanoscale powder of a different composition. The nanocomposite plastics offer performance characteristics approaching those of metals and alloys. The na... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7309681 | Ashless lubricating oil composition with long life An ashless natural gas engine lubricating composition which has enhanced resistance to oxidation, nitration and viscosity increase employs as additives in a lubricating oil basestock a combination of phenolic and alkylthiocarbamoyl antioxidants and an ashless phosph... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303827 | Light-emitting phosphor particles and electroluminescent devices employing same Phosphor particles having coatings comprising certain light emitting small molecules and light-emitting devices employing these phosphor particles and light-emitting small molecules are provided. Also provided are light-emitting devices employing a layer of phosphor... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299587 | Method and apparatus for controlling pests A method of controlling pests, such as insects, by trapping and/or killing them wherein at least a part of a pest to be trapped or killed is exposed a composition comprising particles containing or consisting of at least one magnetic material. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300671 | Method and apparatus for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer. The emulsion is combined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer. The outflow of the blending static mix... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297404 | Microencapsulated particles and process for manufacturing same Microencapsulated particles having improved resistance to moisture and extended release capabilities are produced by microencapsulating the particles in a film-forming, cross-linked, hydrolyzed polymer. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294175 | Personal inhalation filter A cylindrical or other suitably shaped filter container for insertion into a user's nares to filter inhaled air to remove airborne items. The filter container has two open ends forming a container surrounding filter material. Polypropylene may be used to form the co... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285315 | Closure in synthetic material for containers The present invention relates to a closure which is made of synthetic material with characteristics similar to or even better than those of cork and which can therefore be used in all applications in which a cork closure is normally used. In particular, the closure ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7244413 | Functionalized encapsulated fluorescent nanocrystals Provided are a functionalized, encapsulated fluorescent nanocrystal comprising a liposome having encapsulated therein one or more fluorescent nanocrystals; use of the functionalized, encapsulated fluorescent nanocrystals in detection systems; and a method of produci... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7236290 | Electrophoretic medium with improved stability An electrophoretic medium comprises a liquid and at least one particle disposed within the liquid and capable of moving therethrough on application of an electric field to the medium. The medium further comprises a free radical scavenger selected from the group cons... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229690 | Microspheres including nanoparticles A microparticle can include a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region can include a nanoparticle, such as a metal nanoparticle, a metal oxide nanoparticle, or a semiconductor nanocrystal. The microparticle can be a member of a monodisperse popu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226961 | Thermochromic golf ball Disclosed is a thermochromic golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises a thermochromic compound. The thermochromic golf ball reversibly changes between two different color states with temperature. The thermochromic golf ball may be white when i... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214427 | Composite beads comprising magnetizable substance and electro-conductive substance This invention relates generally to the field of moiety or molecule isolation, detection and manipulation and library synthesis. In particular, the invention provides a bead, which bead comprises: a) a magnetizable substance; and b) an electrically conductive substa... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214428 | Highly luminescent functionalized semiconductor nanocrystals for biological and physical applications The present invention provides for detection apparatus with functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods for making and using these compositions in biological detection applications, material separations, and in the production of biosensors. The c... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205048 | Functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods of making The present invention provides for functionalized fluorescent nanocrystal compositions and methods for making these compositions. The compositions are fluorescent nanocrystals coated with at least one material. The coating material has chemical compounds or ligands ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7205160 | Multiplex flow assays preferably with magnetic particles as solid phase Heterogeneous assays for different analytes in a single biological sample are performed simultaneously in a multiplexed assay that combines flow cytometry with the use of magnetic particles as the solid phase and yields an individual result for each analyte. The par... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198847 | Nanocrystals Provided herein are compositions of functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals comprising fluorescent nanocrystals coated with an imidazole-containing compound; compositions of functionalized, fluorescent nanocrystals comprising fluorescent nanocrystals coated with an... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195820 | Core-shell polymers having hydrophilic shells for improved shell coverage and anti-blocking properties The present invention relates to core-shell polymers having a hydrophilic copolymer shell, and a high level of core material of from 75 to 95 weight percent. The hydrophilic shell provides better coverage of the core resulting in better powder properties such as ant... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186460 | Extension and upsetting sensor The invention relates to core-shell particles comprising a shell which forms a matrix, and a core which is essentially solid and has an essentially monodisperse size distribution, the refractive index of the core material being different from that of the shell mater... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186474 | Nanocomposite compositions for hydrogen storage and methods for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells A core-shell composition for gas storage, comprising a hollow or porous core and a shell comprising a nanocomposite. The nanocomposite is composed of an exfoliated layered filler dispersed in a matrix material, which provides high mechanical strength to hold a high ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187396 | Low visibility laser marking additive Laser marking of plastic material is achieved by incorporating into the plastic a laser marking particulate additive having a particle size of less than 100 nm. A mixed oxide particle of tin and antimony having a particle size of 10–70 nm is useful as a laser mark... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182977 | Composite substance containing metal particles, conductive paste and manufacturing method thereof A composite substance for forming a conductive paste, comprises a solvent and metal or metal compound particles. The solvent is compatible with an organic component included in the conductive paste, and the metal or metal compound particles are dried metal or metal ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179485 | Hollow capsule having a wall permeable to water or an aqueous solution This invention discloses, as an article of manufacture, a capsule having a hollow interior and an enclosing wall, referred to as a membrane. The membrane is not soluble in water, but is permeable to water or an aqueous solution. The membrane is comprised of a first ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179407 | Zero order release and temperature-controlled microcapsules and process for the preparation thereof A microcapsule composition comprising a core material in a matrix of polymorphic shell material, releases said core material in an aqueous environment in accordance with zero order linear release profile. A preferred composition comprises a core material having a de... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172991 | Integrated CD/DVD recording and labeling An integrated system for individually labeling a recording medium at the time that digital information is recorded thereon, by recording write data with a digital recorder on the read/write surface of the CD/DVD and recording image data by inducing visible color cha... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166355 | Use of microcapsules in gypsum plasterboards The invention relates to the use of microcapsules with latent heat storage materials as capsule cores on gypsum plasterboards, gypsum plasterboards containing the same and a method for production thereof. ... | 01/23/2007 |
