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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 |
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| D656272 | Color chart | 03/20/2012 |
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| D638164 | Mask for face pack | 05/17/2011 |
| D637758 | Scalp and hairline protector | 05/10/2011 |
| D635295 | Makeup protector mask | 03/29/2011 |
| D634473 | Mask for face pack | 03/15/2011 |
| D629562 | Tweezer sharpener | 12/21/2010 |
| D628742 | Beauty treatment instrument | 12/07/2010 |
| D610304 | Hair cutting tools organizer | 02/16/2010 |
| D608945 | Clipper organizer | 01/26/2010 |
| D608500 | Face mask | 01/19/2010 |
| D608050 | Hair collection tray | 01/12/2010 |
| D605353 | Cosmetic station | 12/01/2009 |
| D574555 | Mascara shield | 08/05/2008 |
| D570541 | Face mask | 06/03/2008 |
| D568543 | Eyebrow beautifying machine | 05/06/2008 |
| D564705 | Face mask | 03/18/2008 |
| D559442 | Shampoo shield | 01/08/2008 |
| D546500 | Facial mask for protecting clothing garments | 07/10/2007 |
| D538976 | Lower torso blower | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172334 | Hand held blender There is provided an hand held blender essentially having at least two housing or body portions, a first housing or body portion suitable for containing a drive motor and a second housing or body portion suitable for containing one or more shanks or shafts operative... | 02/06/2007 |
| D535372 | Facial steamer | 01/16/2007 |
| D534306 | Body air dryer | 12/26/2006 |
| D533650 | Facial steamer | 12/12/2006 |
| D520679 | Lotion warmer | 05/09/2006 |
| 4936027 | Hair dryer and steamer combination A hair dryer and steamer combination includes a handle housing mounting a fan blower producing a flow of air and a hair brush attachment having a hair engaging surface for seizing the hair to be styled. Included in the hair brush attachment is a heater wh... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4837861 | Facial spray guard A facial guard to protect the user's eyes, ears, and face from hair spray and the like, said guard manufactured from durable plastic, said plastic attainable in a variety of colors and molded into a thin, cup-shaped, paddle-like guard, and said guard havi... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4585797 | Cosmetic and pharmaceutical sheet material containing polypeptides A flexible continuous film is comprised of a physical admixture of a polypeptide, a plasticizer and a film-forming flexible polymer. When the film is moistened, the polypeptides exude therefrom.... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4453629 | Mask display package A display package for face masks is provided. The package presents the mask in a realistic, three-dimensional form. The package is nestable with other packages. In addition, the package preserves the relative hygienity of the face mask, until purchase, an... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4185398 | Air-flow wig dryer/holder and method of manufacture A polypropylene wig supporting framework and method of manufacture. The wig drying framework includes two symmetrical frameworks each shaped somewhat like half of a human head. Each of the symmetrial frameworks includes an integral half-elbow member and t... | 01/29/1980 |
