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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 |
| 7370496 | Multi-use portable lock system A multi-use portable lock system is provided. The system enables a user to secure valuable personal particles placed on top of the desk, like a keyboard, phone, answering machine, notebook and the like, without prior preparations and without damaging the desk. The s... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7290550 | Painting holder, holder feeding unit, printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and art painting apparatus having such painter unit for automatic vending machines The present invention provides a painting holder, a painting holder feeding unit, a printer unit having the holder and feeding unit, and an art painting apparatus with such a printer unit for automatic vending machines. The painting holder consists of a housing conn... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7252059 | Closure assembly for a camshaft phaser A closure assembly for a camshaft phaser. A plug or a cap is provided with either a radially-sealing gasket seal or a face-sealing gasket seal, the seal being formed by insertion of the plug into a bore, or by installation of a cap over a neck formed in a cover plat... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7191887 | Locking security cover for currency validator and depository cassette A locking security cover which provides means for locking a depository cassette or receptacle to the currency validator mechanism limiting unauthorized access to the collected currency in the depository cassette, the locking security cover nests the depository casse... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7143857 | Vehicle drive system operation apparatus and vehicle drive control system A drive system operation apparatus that is easy to operate and improves the level of security in a vehicle. A gearshift operator and an engine switch are located near each other. A cover covers the gearshift operator and the engine switch. The cover is opened when p... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143614 | Computer physical security device An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140211 | Tamper detection security for a tank trailer This invention relates to a security system aimed at closing and locking a cover of an opening of a tank trailer to avoid any tampering of its content and to prove that the content of the tank has not been tampered. The security system comprises a locking member mov... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6962067 | Toolbox security frame A toolbox security frame includes a lower frame that may be placed within a cage with a rear member of the lower frame extending therefrom. The rear member has ends that extend to the exterior of the lower frame. Each of the ends has a lock bar hole therethrough. Si... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948343 | Ammunition can lock adapter A lock adapter for an ammunition can having a clamp lever with an aperture includes a rod element received through the aperture and mounted to a side of the can. The rod element incorporates a relieved portion on an end opposite the side of the can and has a length ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6915365 | Mechanism for PCI I/O-initiated configuration cycles Methods and apparatus for inbound PCI configuration cycles are disclosed. By definition, PCI bridges block upstream progress of configuration cycles initiated by a PCI bus master on their secondary buses. In the described embodiments, a PCI bus master can execute a ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6793081 | Locking neck ring A locking neck ring device that is placed over a capped bottle or container and grips the bottle neck ring, and together with a padlock or other securing means, prevents access to the bottle cap. The locking device comprises a clamp member that jackets a capped bott... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6772612 | Door-in-door front opening unified pod An apparatus for holding a substrate includes a shelf capable of holding the substrate; a body which encloses the shelf, the body having an open side; and an outer door frame pivotally coupled to the body and defining an opening. The apparatus also includes an inner... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6601413 | Hasp enclosure for receiving a lock A hasp enclosure for protecting an eye of a hasp and receiving a lock. The hasp enclosure includes a cover having an opening which extends into an interior, eye receiving chamber. An aperture is defined through the cover which intersects the interior, eye... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6418762 | Switchgear cabinet closing device A switchgear cabinet closing device for locking a cabinet door on a switchgear cabinet. The closing device has a handle on which a closing mechanism is connected via an adjusting mechanism, whereby the handle is held on a housing mounted on an outer side ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6405569 | Theft prevention lock for trailers with socket type hitches A theft prevention lock for trailers with socket-type hitches has a first plate element having a base portion and inner and outer ends. An upwardly extending arcuate protrusion is formed on the inner end of the first plate to penetrate the socket of a tra... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6301940 | Security hole fastening device A device for fastening to equipment subject to theft and having an outer shell provided with a security slot. The device is inserted in the security slot located in the shell of the equipment. The device includes two similarly-shaped, mirror-imaged insert... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6256194 | Portable computer with latch assembly A latch assembly including a lug, a rack, and a lever is provided for portable computer. The lug rotatably mounted on a cover case. A hook formed on the other end of lug protrudes through a hook opening of cover case in a closed position so as to be secur... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6173591 | Security hole fastening device A device for fastening to equipment subject to theft and having an outer shell provided with a security slot. The device is inserted in the security slot located in the shell of the equipment. The device includes two similarly-shaped, mirror-imaged insert... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6131423 | Safety door-locking system for switchgear cabinets In a safety door-locking system for a switchgear cabinet, in which the electric operating state inside the switchgear cabinet is operationally connected to a locking device of a cabinet door of the switchgear cabinet, it is provided that a position of a s... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6081186 | Low-power door alarm and lock system An electronic system of locking and alarming one or more doors such that if an attempt is made to open the door, the alarm sounds. The device is preferably installed on vehicles having multiple built-in equipment compartments. The device is powered by the... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6038891 | Security hole fastening device A device and method for fastening to equipment subject to theft and provided with a security slot. The device is inserted in the security slot located in the shell of the equipment. The device includes of two similarly-shaped plates having a hooked tang p... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5975595 | Protector for containers and security element A protector device for hardware latch members used in conventional containers and trailers to secure in place the pivoting locking bar members. The device includes a housing having a substantially rectangular cross-section defined by side walls, a top wal... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5918491 | Locking enclosure for vending machines This invention is a tamper-resistant enclosure for a coin-operated vending apparatus and the like wherein the locking device is fixedly attached to and mounted internally of the enclosure making it less vulnerable to theft and vandalism. The locking mecha... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5787739 | Security hole fastening device A device for fastening equipment subject to theft and provided with a security hole, by inserting the device in the security hole located on the outside surface of the equipment. The device consists of two identically shaped metal plates having a hooked t... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5787737 | Burglar-preventing apparatus of a central processing unit A device for the chassis of a computer case that prevents unauthorized access to the internal components thereof is disclosed. The device includes a `U` shaped member, positioned primarily inside the chassis, such that if one arm is pulled forward against... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5737946 | Semi-trailer anti-theft device A semi-trailer anti-theft device or apparatus is provided in the form of a shield which extends over and substantially encloses both the latch handle on the cargo door of a semi-trailer and the padlock associated with the latch. The shield includes an elo... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5533766 | Fuel tank lock system for a gasoline tank filler neck of a motor vehicle A tank lock system for a gasoline tank of a motor vehicle having a filler neck in a fueling area near the periphery of the motor vehicle body, a tank cap for sealingly closing the filler neck, as well as a pivotable tank cover for covering or providing ac... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5527056 | Trailer hitch cover A trailer hitch cover assembly covers the entire V- shaped trailer hitch assembly to protect the trailer hitch from the elements and prevent injury to horses and children. A cap snaps or locks onto the hinged sides of the cover, and the sides snap or lock... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5469724 | Fire hydrant locking device The fire hydrant locking device has a cap (20) enclosing the operating nut (12) of the fire hydrant (6). The cap is secured in place on the top surface of the fire hydrant bonnet (10) by at least one arm (22) extending downwardly over and about the bonnet... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5469726 | Nut locking apparatus A locking assembly for preventing access to a nut threadedly secured onto a bolt, the nut and bolt generally mounting an article, such as an outboard motor, to a structure, such as a boat transom. The locking assembly is independent of the bolt and nut, a... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5467621 | Lockable closure for a fuel tank filler pipe The closure includes a base adapted to be screwed into a fuel tank filler pipe and having a fill opening normally closed by a hinged flapper which is opened when a fuel nozzle is inserted into the fill opening. The base is shielded against being manually ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5357243 | Electrical unit with an adjustable mechanical switch for address verification There is disclosed an addressable device for receiving address coded signals from a central control unit. The device includes an electrical unit that is detachably connected to a base. The electrical unit has a switch for setting the address of the electr... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5165262 | Security cover assembly A security cover assembly for an instrument panel. The cover assembly is hinged to a console and consists of upper and lower hinged portions that can be folded and moved to a stored position where it will not obstruct the operators vision. When closed the... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5122918 | Dust free protective device for disk drive An air filtrating disk drive slot dust protector comprises an air filtrating element attached to the front portion of a disk shaped supporting body, so that insertion of the protector into the disk drive causes the disk drive slot to be blocked by the air... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5107690 | Keysafe A portable secure container or keysafe is provided which employs a conventional combination padlock with a permanently attached U-shaped shackle. The padlock serves as both the locking mechanism and closure for the container. The padlock is inserted into ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5087794 | Thermostat guard A thermostat guard including a ventilation scheme that allows air flow to the thermostat, while preventing the insertion of tools through ventilation holes to adjust the thermostat. The thermostat guard provides a locked enclosure for a thermostat so as t... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5022242 | Adjustable lock for a cassette tape player An adjustable lock for a cassette tape player for preventing the theft and unauthorized use of the cassette tape player is disclosed. The adjustable lock comprises a housing mounted outside of a tape receiving chamber. The housing has a hook extending rea... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4987755 | High security lock assembly A high security lock assembly having a tang for holding lock shackle pins, ith said tang being attached to a first member, such as a bulkhead or a door jamb. A reversible cover, which can be attached to either the left or right side of a second member, suc... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4986097 | Tank filler tube lock A locking device for tank filler tubes is described, comprising a sleeve member for insertion in the filler tube to provide smooth walls, and an annular shaped locking collar that slides inside the sleeve and fastens through the sleeve to the inside wall ... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4980785 | Disk drive slot dust protector A computer disk drive dust protector is made in the form of an elongated wedge-shaped slot entry member which is inwardly tapered at the edges, so that insertion of the member into the disk drive slot causes the member to tightly wedge within the slot fro... | 12/25/1990 |
