...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347840 | Patch for locating a target zone for penetration The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for locating a site of intraosseous infusion and for relieving strain and stress on the infusion site. The template patch uses a key anatomical feature of the bone as a reference point to a target zone for infu... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7141036 | Methods of applying a medicinal substance A method of applying a medicinal substance onto an area within a patient's body cavity includes providing an applicator formed by six integral sections. A proximal section is formed with an entry passage. An axial intermediate passage of the applicator extends from ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125394 | Applicator for dispensing a medicinal substance A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and a stem 610 for mov... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6923574 | Flexible pouch with reinforced handle A flexible pouch of plastic material forms a container having opposed front and back walls, opposed closed side end walls and closed top and bottom walls, a handle formed in the front and back walls for gripping and manipulating the container, the handle comprising ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6645181 | Drug delivery systems and methods The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for mixing and delivering a drug by injection. The device includes a housing having a first port or opening therein that receives a first container that contains a fluid or powdered drug, for example... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6503210 | Blood-collection position indicator A blood-collection position indicator facilitating blood collection is provided. An adhesive layer is positioned on the back face of a substrate portion having a convex cross section and a circular planar shape, and at its center, a through hole going thr... | 01/07/2003 |
| 5195526 | Spinal marker needle A radiographically opaque spinal marker needle having a lower portion consisting of a small bore hollow needle and an upper portion having a larger outside diameter. An intermediate penetration restriction member fixed to and surrounding the marker needle... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5046508 | Syringe with retractable needle A medical instrument comprises a needle which is movable between an extended operative position where the needle is exposed for use and a retracted inoperative position where the needle is covered so as to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent contact with... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4223810 | Syringe closure with attachable nozzle A closure for a syringe of the feminine or enema type wherein the nozzle of the syringe is intended to be transported separately from the flexible bag. The neck of the flexible bag which has a bead is secured on a support ledge of an inner connecting memb... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4187845 | Apparatus for feeding anesthetic and/or life sustaining gases during a surgical procedure A mechanically operable bellows for feeding anesthetic and/or life sustaining gases to a patient during a surgical procedure.... | 02/12/1980 |