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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7263947 | Extended use reminder device An extended use reminder device (100) operable on the exterior flat or curved surface of an article includes a selectable member (102) including a plurality of individually selectable positions. The selectable member comprises a deformable plastic stru... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7146648 | Novelty implements for providing user enjoyment Hand-operable implements include a plurality of inflatable gloves that are sized and shaped for protruding beyond a user's metacarpals. The gloves are formed from air-impermeable material, have rear sides including a plurality of auxiliary support bands attached the... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7077073 | Identifying marker for end of rolled product A rolled product of contiguous separable sheets having at least one indicium to permit visual location of the end of the roll. The rolled product comprises at least a first and second contiguous separable sheet of product wound around an axis, forming a cylindrical ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7017513 | Dosage reminder device and medication carton A dosage reminder device (100) and medication carton (130) includes an indicator/support (140) formed from the carton's flat exterior wall (132) retentively engaging a rotateable ring (110). The ring includes dosage time period ind... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004105 | Container with a device for indicating a total quantity of fluid A fluid container includes a vessel for holding a fluid, a marker element, and a scale element. The scale element has a scale for indicating a total quantity of the fluid. The marker element and the scale element are adjustable relative to each other to enable an ad... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6988462 | Memory assist device with clips The invention is for a memory assist device with an indicia field to indicate a number. The memory assist device includes at least two filaments extending between internal walls of the memory assist device to form an indicia field. The memory assist device also incl... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6951353 | Medication record system and dispenser The present invention relates to a medication management system that is simple, reliable and extremely easy to use. It comprises a label having a plurality of raised tabs that are depressed upon taking a medication to provide a tactile and a visual record of medicat... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948447 | Bookmark with novel line and text locators A bookmark (40) consisting of two alterable open book icons (30) (60) plus an adjustable highlighting device (24). Bookmark (40) provides for marking books with both single column pages and double column pages. Markings are made to... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6879863 | User interface for controlling a whirlpool tub An apparatus is provided to control a plumbing fixture, such as a whirlpool, that has electrically operated components. The apparatus has a dial that is moveable by the user into a plurality of positions to select a function of the plumbing fixture to be controlled.... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6802279 | Medicine minder A medicine minder has an elastic band capable of detachable attachment to a conventional medical prescription bottle. An indicator is connected to the elastic band and has a first side, a second side, a first indicia indicating medicine needs to be taken, and a seco... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6777701 | Thermal radiation marker Emitter controller including a controller, and a power amplifier, the controller being connected to a power source, the power amplifier being connected to the controller, the power source and to an emitter, the controller providing a pulse sequence to the power ampl... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6681997 | Visual and reading enhancement apparatus for thermostats and associated methods A thermostat reading enhancer is provided which includes an enhancer body adapted to be positioned adjacent a thermostat. The enhancer body can have at least portions thereof abuttingly contacting a mounting surface and retained in a position between the ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6561124 | Position indicator assembly for nuts and or bolts In order to provide a visible indication of loosening of a nut or a bolt relative to another member to which it is threadably engaged, a rotation indicator assembly comprises a first element, which is permanently secured to the nut or bolt and a second el... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6517376 | Positioning-sounding device for card puller A positioning-sounding device for a card puller, it generates a sound when an inserting and extracting member (an extended card) in the card puller is inserted in position to make sure that the member has been in position. Wherein, a sounding device is mo... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6412632 | Personal identification for improved hygiene A personal identification method and system for improving personal hygiene in which provision is made for identifying a beverage, food product, or the like, with a particular person so that another person does not inadvertently access the identified item ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6360684 | Hand down indicator including pocket A hand-down indicator for aiding a football official in tracking play of an American-style football game including a pocket for holding and storing accessory items which may be easily accessed by the official during the game is provided. The down indicato... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6327995 | Signalling method and apparatus A human subject signals his personal attitude characteristic to others by placing one of a red cube, yellow sphere or green tetrahedron in a more prominent position that the other objects. The cube and tetrahedron respectively include an upper face and a ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6260506 | Bicycle warning device capable of providing a turning or braking signal A bicycle warning device is capable of providing a turning or braking signal and is mounted on the bicycle such that the main body of the warning device faces the front and the rear of the bicycle. The main body is provided with at least two groups of ref... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6032609 | Dosage indicator medicine container The combination of a bottle used to contain pharmaceutical products such as capsules, pills, tablets, caplets, gelcaps or the like and a permanent indicia system having a plurality of indicators operated sequentially by an irreversible physical act produc... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6024723 | Reminder device for blood self-testing A device is described for reminding a patient suffering from ailments such as diabetes and high cholesterol levels, who performs daily blood tests, of the site of the last blood extraction, in the case where blood is drawn from one or more sites of each f... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5979698 | Method and means for recording periodic medicinal dosages A medicinal recording device is provided which is placed directly upon a patient's medication container. The device consists of at least one strip having a plurality of indicia on raised or recessed detents. The indicia correspond to days and dosages. The... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5577336 | Display with rearrangeable characters A display with rearrangeable characters, for instance for price display at sales points, has a front plate with recesses for mounting rearrangeable digital, rod-shaped elements in the plate and displaying digital characters. A removable rear or locking pl... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5519197 | Medical surgical device with counter for recording usage Medical device having a counter for recording usage. A medical tool is provided having a proximal extremity. The tool having a collar fixed thereto and a cap. The cap includes a part which requires replacement and/or cleaning for each use of the tool. A d... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5448042 | Surgical device with counter for recording usage Medical device having a counter for recording usage. A medical tool is provided having a proximal extremity. The tool having a collar fixed thereto and a cap. The cap includes a part which requires replacement and/or cleaning for each use of the tool. A d... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5432991 | Method of making a display A display and seat cushion for use at arenas, stadiums, and the like, has a generally hand-shaped foam polymer member having a plurality of finger portions thereon and a ductile frame extending through the foam polymer member plurality of finger portions ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5311834 | Indicating device A numerical device (10) for recording and display of individual numbers, symbols and other indicia. The display can incorporate an infinite number of indicia in rows, columns and the like to represent thousands, hundreds, tens, and single digits and the l... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5058523 | Warning device A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is movable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend.... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5046446 | Reminder device A reminder device attached to an umbrella that can be removed from the umbrella and stored in a conspicuous position when the umbrella is removed by a person using the umbrella or carrying the umbrella for later use. The reminder device reminds the umbrel... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5016753 | Telescoping packaging system A telescoping container structure which comprises a plurality of pieces which may be temporarily secured to one another and shipped in a flat form, and a method of manufacturing the same. When assembled, the pieces of the container telescope relative to o... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4936244 | Warning device A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is moveable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4854061 | Door sign device A door sign device includes an actuator mounted on the inner door surface of a door that has inner and outer door surfaces so that a user can move the actuator between first and second actuator positions, and a follower mounted on the outer door surface s... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4677933 | Stock price tracking apparatus Stock price tracking apparatus includes a base having at least one side; a chart removably mounted on each side and each chart including a first scale and a second scale; a lever associated with each side for monitoring a stock price to determine when to ... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4653422 | Headlights on reminder A headlights on reminder apparatus provides a motorist with a convenient arrangement of apparatus to hold his or her ignition key, with or without other vehicle and/or household keys, for convenient temporary storage in his or her pocket or purse, or at a... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4504841 | Marking device A marking device is configured to retain a preprinted card normally printed with inventory or reminder list items. The body of the device has a support and a face piece with correspondingly mating embossing elements for so marking the related item on the ... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4455963 | Hand simulator This invention relates to a hand simulator usable for hand sign or signal. The hand simulator comprises a palm portion of cushiony material and five finger portions of cushiony material integrally extending from the palm portion. The five finger portions ... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4446809 | Adjustable lens for a transmission ratio indicator A transmission ratio indicator has a lens assembly with a ratio selection indicia imprinted thereon. The transmission selector lever or an indicator associated therewith is selectively movable to various ratios and is aligned with the indicia to indicate ... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4270274 | Animal fat indicator An indicator principally for measuring fat depth on animal carcasses includes a base and has a probe extending outwardly from the base. The probe defines at or adjacent its end remote from the base a first reference point and a moveable contact plate prov... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4236479 | Headlights reminder A device for reminding an automobilist to turn off the headlights before exiting the automobile which comprises a plug removably attached to the headlight control knob and means for removably attaching the same plug at a point near the door handle whereby... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4212260 | Automobile headlight reminder device An apparatus for reminding a driver to turn off automobile headlights before locking the automobile door, comprises a sheath member defining an enclosure for concealing an interior automobile door lock actuating post and removably mountable thereover. A c... | 07/15/1980 |
| 4201090 | Buoyant instrument case and holder A device for mounting, displaying and protecting instruments, such as timers, comprised of a water-tight, buoyant case that can be optionally worn on the person or mounted pivotably in a bracket or holder for remote display. Provision is made for manual o... | 05/06/1980 |
