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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7875011 | Cooling, heating, bladder relief, gas, hydration and nutrition chem-bio suit connectivity system This invention is a Cooling, Heating, Bladder Relief, Gas, Hydration and Nutrition Chem-Bio Suit Connectivity System used connecting various life function support systems in Chemical-Biological Protective Suits. The connectivity system provides means to quick connec... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7682347 | Fluid voiding apparatus An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including a container sized and shaped to externally cover a vulval region of a female anatomy. The container has an open side and defines a reservoir that is adapted for receiving urine. The container also includes a surface d... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7678092 | Collapsible fluid containment device with semi-rigid support members A collapsible fluid containment bag for irrigating and cleaning wounds on extremities having semi-rigid support members and an elevated lower support member attached to the bottom of the proximal end of the containment bag creating a gradient for allowing irrigation... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7651486 | Surgical device for removing tissue cells from a biological structure The invention allows an increase in scope of application of a surgical device wherein the operational handpiece is embodied in the form of two parts, one of which includes a handpiece with an injection cannula and the other being a complementary part. The complement... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7601143 | Ostomy/fistula bag A lesion or fistula isolating bag, the bag defining a first chamber having a closeable entrance and a second chamber for application to a lesion or fistula and wherein access to the second chamber is made through the first chamber via a valve, the valve being arrang... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7513894 | Human body fluid collection bag The collection bag of the invention is used to capture body fluids/waste material throughout the complete process as an enema is being administered, eliminating contamination of the patient, bed, linens, and floor as well as the caregiver and others that administer ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7438705 | System for treating a wound with suction and method detecting loss of suction A system for applying suction to a wound uses a reference airflow for monitoring system operation. A reference airflow (or “controlled leak”) to the suction source is provided when the system is in operation, such that deviation from the reference airflow can be... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435242 | Urination apparatus The present invention relates to urination apparatus for urine sample collection for testing of urine, waste urine collection for disposal of urine resulting from urination away from toilets, and simplification of urination by women without sitting on a toilet. A ur... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416543 | Drainage bag A drainage bag for receiving bodily waste, such as an ostomy bag, comprises an outer bag of material soluble in cold water, e.g. polyvinyl alcohol, and an inner bag of material insoluble in water at ambient temperature and body temperature but soluble in organic sol... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7390320 | Automatic urine disposal device and urine receptacle used therefor An automatic urine disposal device has a urine collecting pad, vacuum pump, and urine tank. In the urine collecting pad, the top sheet comes in contact with the wearer's skin, the hydrophilic sheet is disposed on the bottom of the top sheet, and the urine absorbent ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7347844 | Ostomy appliance having pressure applying member An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal ar... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338478 | Tubular apparatus for drainage of the colon and method and guidewire for colonic intubation Method for draining and decompressing a colon in which a drainage tube is inserted through the anus into the colon to extend through the entire colon. The drainage tube is fixed in position and suction is applied therethrough to cause fecal matter to pass therein th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338482 | External catheter access to vacuum bandage A bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and may include a flexible cover positioned over the wound and a collar coupled to the cover. The cover includes a port and is configured to seal to a pa... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335189 | Automatic self cleaning bladder relief with battery pad system This invention is an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system which increases sanitation and comfort for users requiring a means to dispose of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities, such as aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. This invention i... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329248 | Catheter sheath pinch clamp A catheter insertion sheath assembly (100) including a tubular sheath body (106) having a proximal end (102), a distal end (104), and a hollow passage (107) extending between the proximal end and the distal end. A handle portion ( | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320801 | Patch for treating symptoms of a skin abscess A patch, or bandage for treating skin infections has a backing with pressure-sensitive adhesive for securing on a user's skin in the area of the boil. A liquid absorbent member is positioned in the center of the patch, while a carrier with a medicinal formulation, c... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7195619 | Absorbent article for protection against anal leakage An anal region pantyliner, has an impervious outer layer, an absorbent middle layer, and a liquid-permeable bodymost layer. It is preferably held in place against an undergarment by removable adhesive. It absorbs anal leakage and fits both male and female anatomy. A... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7172581 | Ostomy appliance with a removable, washable and reusable sealing member An ostomy appliance including a body side member having an adhesive wafer for securing the appliance to the user's skin, and a separate sealing member for sealing against the stoma, the separate sealing member being in the form of a disc having a centre hole for acc... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7171699 | Disposable urine collection device A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160276 | Wearable urine receiving and storage device A device for receiving and retaining urine from a person wearing the device is disclosed. The device is particularly well suited for use by persons who expect to have inadequate access to bathroom facilities, such as people pursuing recreational activities or attend... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160280 | Diaper with segregated reservoir A diaper with an integral feces receiver. This receiver is connected to the interior of the diaper by an oval opening. The walls of the receiver are undercut so that the cross-section expands as the fecal matter moves from the opening downward. A thickened supportin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143768 | Collection bag adapted for use in an incontinence management system A collection bag is adapted for communicating with a male incontinence device designed to cover a portion of the penis. The collection bag includes first and second opposing flexible side walls joined together and forming a fluid container for holding urine. A cylin... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141043 | Automatic self cleaning bladder relief and hydration system This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief and hydration system, designed to increase sanitation and comfort for users that require disposal of urine and hydration in the absence of sanitary facilities or potable fluids. This invention i... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135012 | Automatic self cleaning bladder relief system This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system, specifically designed to increase the overall sanitation and comfort for users requiring a means to dispose of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities in situations such as aircraft ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131964 | Automatic self cleaning bladder relief system and failsafe This invention is an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system for users that require disposal of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities, like aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. It incorporates an inflatable urine collector deflatable after us... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121281 | Contraceptive device with wearing aid The present invention provides a condom with a wearing aid comprising a natural or synthetic rubber condom and a wearing aid, wherein, when the outer peripheral wall of the condom is rolled up from the open end of the condom toward the closed end thereof so as to be... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104975 | Male urinary system The invention is of a male urinary system which, at its heart, includes a penis/urinary collection interface unit of a design which both collects urine without significant backflow during or after use and is sized and shaped for easy maneuvering into position, even ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101357 | Disposable excreta management device The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach th... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7087042 | Ostomy appliance and method of use A new and improved ostomy or incontinence appliance that is user-friendly, sanitary, environmentally safe, provides novel attachment means, and further includes optional features including a temporary breather flange that allows for healing of the stoma orifice when... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7056310 | Body fluid management device used with absorbent article A body fluid management device used with an absorbent article is disclosed. The body fluid management device has a body facing surface and an opposite surface facing the absorbent article when used with the absorbent article. The body fluid management device compris... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7018366 | Vacuum assisted relief system (VARS) VARS (Vacuum Assisted Relief System) is a aircrew bladder relief system that allows the pilot, whether male or female, to urinate in flight with comfort and convenience. There are three principle parts to the system, The pump, the garment, and the receiver. A pump a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6983751 | Condom An improved condom includes a body that has a wall, a closed end and an open end. The wall of the condom has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A textured portion on the condom functions to increase the sensation transmitted by the condom during use. The t... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6979325 | Post circumcision diaper The post circumcision diaper has an integrated protective cup situated between the outer fluid-impervious and inner absorbent layers of the diaper's front portion. The protective cup is constructed of plastic and forms an area of the diaper that is convex outward an... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6960197 | Absorbent pants Absorbent pants having a waist opening, two leg openings, and a waterproof outer barrier layer, which is arranged outside the pants layer. The pants layer has a surface area which is greater than that of the outer barrier layer and is joined in parts with itself or ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945966 | Absorbent breast pad An object of the present invention is to provide a breast pad which avoids discomfort caused by thermal deformations and heat treatments. In considering this, the breast pad of the present invention has a maim body formed by laminating and fixing together a liquid-a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942683 | Wound closure system and method Methods and systems for closing wounds using wound closures and a flowable adhesive skin paint are disclosed. The flowable adhesive does not adhere the wound closures to the skin over the wound to reduce irritation. In some embodiments, the skin paint may include 1-... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939332 | Controlled shutter, with variable section The object of the invention is a collection device that can be carried by disabled persons, comprising a section of duct, destined to be connected to the rectum of the person, an expansible container, connected to said section of duct, and a shutter device interpose... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932797 | Liquid removal system which is compressible in the longitudinal and/or in the transverse direction The present invention provides a liquid removal system for applications where there is a need for liquid removal including laboratories and workshops as well as medical applications as well as dental applications. The liquid removal system exhibits improved wearing ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926701 | Disposable excreta management device The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer-facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923834 | Artificial limb socket containing volume control pad A volume control pad is provided for use in the socket of an artificial limb. The volume control pad has a core surrounded by a flexible shell. The core includes super absorbent polymer particles which form a gel Upon the addition of water thereto. The volume contro... | 08/02/2005 |
