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...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 |
| 7565883 | Calcareous organism growth accelerator The purpose of this invention is to provide compositions useful for promoting the growth of calcareous organisms present in a closed system aquatic habitat. Particularly, to composition capable of efficiently delivering calcium and carbonate to the calcareous organi... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7114460 | Process and installation for reconditioning alive aquatic animals, in particular for the aquariums Process for reconditioning a hermetic package (12) containing water (14P) and at least one alive aquatic animal (16), in particular intended for aquariums, the aim being to extend the maximum duration of transportation while keeping the animal a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6989109 | Composition for conditioning water used in aquariums A composition for conditioning water in an aquarium in order to both control water pH and reduce and/or eliminate chlorine, chloramine and ammonia build-up is provided. The composition includes monopotassium phosphate in an amount between about 10 and 50 weight perc... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6477982 | Substances and method for the production of water suitable for aquariums or garden ponds The present invention is concerned with agents and processes for the production of biologically advantageous to almost natural maintenance water, especially for aquaria and garden pond water and also from biologically unfavorable to harmful starting water... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6432312 | Closed system for rearing aquatic life The present invention provides improvements for indoor closed systems used to raise aquatic life, along with methods to overcome the current problems associated with such indoor closed systems. The present invention provides an aquatic life rearing system... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6244219 | Saltwater mixing tank and aquarium environmental control system A saltwater aquarium environmental control system contains a salt mixing tank and has a specific gravity float switch to maintain proper salinity in the mixing tank so that a ready supply of fresh saltwater is available for replenishing water in the aquar... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6117457 | Use of peracetic acid in fish farming Process for controlling growth and/or removing parasites from pond water comprising adding to the pond water peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, simultaneously or separated in time, in amounts effective to control and/or remove said parasites.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6065245 | Integrated aquaculture-hydroponics systems: nutrient dynamics and designer diet development A dietary inclusion model for an integrated aquaculture-hydroponics system is derived from the concept of mass conservation. The model enables the maintenance of near-equilibrium concentrations of Ca, K, Mg, N, and P, suitable concentrations of Mn and Cu,... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5910248 | Water filtration A method for purifying water comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of organic and inorganic particles, involving supplying water to a collection surface forming above an outlet of a filtration apparatus including filler materia... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5693220 | Aquarium filtration system for semi-aquatic animals An aquarium filtration system for semi-aquatic animals, such as turtles, frogs and the like, which provides for collection and removal of waste material or debris generated within the aquarium while also providing for an artificial pond and a sunning plat... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5447641 | Poultry water chlorinator and method of using same A water distribution system is provided having a flow rate in the range of approximately 10 to 30 psi. A chlorinator is provided in line with the water distribution system to dispense a chlorine compound into the water distribution system. Calcium hypochl... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5313911 | Method for controlling aquatic parasites An agent for controlling parasites on fish consists of an aqueous solution containing more than 1.2 but less than 2.9 g H2 O2 per liter. Disclosed are also a method for preparing such an agent and a method for controlling parasites i... | 05/24/1994 |
| 4626992 | Water quality early warning system A water quality monitoring system for detecting sublethal degradations in environmental quality. The system continuously or periodically monitors the movements of a plurality of living organisms which are exposed to water from one or more selected sources... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4498417 | Supply apparatus for the enrichment of aquarium water with CO2 -gas A supply apparatus for the enrichment of aquarium water with CO2 is described. For the purpose of increasing the diffusion surface, several containers open at the base are arranged above one another along a gas inlet pipe to be assembled essent... | 02/12/1985 |
