Famous Patents
British merchant Peter Durand invented the tin can in 1810.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7950385 | Disposable warmer and bag member for the same A disposable warmer of the present invention has a bag including a bag member (A) and a bag member (B); a heater; a heat-sealed portion where the bag member (A) and the bag member (B) are heat-sealed; and a portion with the heater sealed therein. The bag members (A)... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7878187 | Heat cells comprising exothermic compositions having absorbent gelling material The present invention is directed to heat cells that are suitable for incorporation into disposable heating wraps. The heat cells comprise an exothermic composition comprising an absorbent gelling material, wherein the absorbent gelling material provides for improve... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7537002 | Exothermic agent To provide a novel water-addition type, chemical exothermic agent. An exothermic agent comprising, per mass thereof, more than 30% but not more than 40% of a calcium oxide powder having an average particle size of 75 μm to 150 μm, and not less than 60% but less th... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7357248 | Point of use cleaning solution A cleaning solution kit includes a liquid that is disposed within a first compartment and that is isolated from a cleaning solid disposed in a second compartment by a first openable barrier. When the first openable barrier is opened, the liquid and cleaning solid ar... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353820 | Warming device A warming device consisting essentially of a heat generating main body comprising a heat generating element and an air-permeable holding member having the heat generating element enclosed therein. The warming device has a receiving part for receiving a part of a bod... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338516 | Method for applying an exothermic coating to a substrate A substrate that is capable of generating heat upon activation is provided. Specifically, the substrate is applied with an exothermic coating that may be formed from a variety of different components, including oxidizable metals, carbon components, binders, electrol... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326428 | Multi-compartment container and lid assembly A divided container system comprising a master tray having an interior portion and a peripheral top edge, at least one insertable sub-tray positionable within the interior portion of the master tray, wherein each sub-tray includes a peripheral top edge and an interi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7287902 | Systems and methods for thermographic inspection of composite structures Systems and methods for thermographically inspecting a composite material or honeycombed type structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a thermal heat source configured to be either removably coupled to or positioned proximate to the composite m... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267897 | Fuel cell for powering electronic appliances, in particular portable objects The fuel cell (2) is of the kind comprising an anode (12) and a cathode (10) between which an electrolyte (18) is interposed. Solid bodies (20) storing a hydrogen mass, able to be decomposed by combustion, are associated to pyrotec... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7266949 | Insulation of a self-cooling beverage package A self-cooling beverage package having a first cavity (10) containing a beverage for consumption, a second cavity (20) forming a heat exchanger and containing a refrigerant liquid and its vapor, a third cavity (30) containing means of pumping by... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261557 | Portable fluid warming system The present invention relates to a portable apparatus for warming biocompatible fluids for use in the treatment of injured patients. The present invention may be used to warm intravenous fluids for trauma resuscitation or to warm air from a ventilator circuit. The p... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243788 | Package for segregating and mixing substances The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclos... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235187 | Methods and apparatuses for delivering a volatile component via a controlled exothermic reaction Reaction mixtures that include exothermic generating particles having a water soluble coating encasing a portion of the particles, a volatile component and, optionally an aqueous solution, and a buffer. The reaction mixtures are especially suited to generate heat in... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220388 | Micro-channel chemical concentrator Apparatus and method for increasing the concentration of a chemical substance in a fluid comprise a micro-fluidic elongated channel formed in a substrate, with the channel being in fluid-flow communication with an ambient region along its elongated dimension. In gen... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213541 | Steam generating method and apparatus for simulation test chambers A method and apparatus for providing steam for a test chamber is provided. The apparatus includes a heating element contained within a vessel which is fluid communication with an exterior reservoir wherein the heating element provides heat to generate steam from the... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213401 | Self-refrigerating packaging and associated actuation device The invention relates to self-refrigerating beverage packaging comprising: a first cavity (10) which contains a beverage; a second cavity (20) which forms a heat exchanger and which contains a refrigerating liquid and the vapour thereof; a third cavity... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182777 | Thermal device and method Provided is a thermal device for applying thermal energy to the body of a person, animal, or other surface including segmented organic filler. The device may have the general appearance of a child's toy or other configuration. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173179 | Solar co-generator A solar co-generator for producing both heat energy and electricity is disclosed. A solar concentrator directs sunlight into a container lined with solar cells and filled with a thermal transfer fluid. The fluid is transparent with respect to certain wavelengths of ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147071 | Thermal management systems and methods A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a heat exchanger having a thermal energy storage material provided therein, a first coolant loop thermally coupled to an electrochemical storage device located within the first coolant loop and to the heat exchanger... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141859 | Porous gas sensors and method of preparation thereof Devices including conductometric porous silicon gas sensors, methods of fabricating conductometric porous silicon gas sensors, methods of selecting a device, methods of detecting a concentration of a gas, and methods of analyzing data. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138613 | Golf ball heater The present invention is directed to a golf ball heater comprising a rectangular container, the interior of which is outfitted with at least one heating element and rails for holding golf balls. One end of the container includes a sliding door for retrieving a heate... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135424 | Coated articles having enhanced reversible thermal properties and exhibiting improved flexibility, softness, air permeability, or water vapor transport properties The invention relates to a coated article having enhanced reversible thermal properties. The coated article comprises a substrate having a surface and a coating covering a portion of the surface and comprising a polymeric material and a temperature regulating materi... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128275 | Liquid warming device with basin A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and th... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7117684 | Container with integral module for heating or cooling the contents A container comprises a container body for containing contents to be heated or cooled, a thermic module at one end of the body, and a closure at the other end of the body. Within the thermic module, an internal exothermic (or, alternatively, endothermic) chemical re... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117816 | Heated pet bed The present invention relates to a pet bed that includes a heating layer which is formed of an enclosure and a heating composition sealed inside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when a gas... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7094992 | Apparatus for storing and warming a plurality of wipes A portable apparatus for storing and warming a plurality of stacked flexible wipes includes a heater coil, electrical circuitry controlling operation of the heater coil and a cover closing the housing interior and having a cover opening selectively opened or closed ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086176 | Hair dryer hot air generator retainer A hair dryer hot air generator retainer allowing compact design, production cost reduction, and see-through attractive appearance containing a built-in hot air generator in homogenous voltage drop design; including a barrel in two separate halves and an H shape fram... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080641 | Method and apparatus for heating sterile solutions during medical procedures An apparatus which is self-contained, disposable, and heated utilized for maintaining and heating sterile solutions during medical procedures. The heating mechanism is chemical, electrical or a combination of both. Further the apparatus serves as a self sealing cont... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7041123 | Warming pack with temperature uniformity and temperature stabilization A warming pack includes a container in the form of a pack, pouch, or bag in which reactants for an exothermic chemical reaction are distributed in one or more flexible matrixes that prevent them from shifting. The rate of the reaction is controlled and the reaction ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025055 | Tray for selectably heating or cooling the contents A tray for selectably heating or cooling the contents of the tray comprises a container body having a material chamber for containing said contents. The tray is specifically configured to heat of cool solid, semi-solid or viscous materials. The container body is gen... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022945 | Container and warmer for wipes and the like A portable baby wipe warmer and container comprising a container for storing baby wipes, a heat source thermally coupled to the container, and a temperature regulating component coupled to the heat source for regulating the heat provided to the container by the heat... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009694 | Indirect switching and sensing of phase change memory cells A method and structure for a memory cell comprising a phase change material; a heating element in thermal contact with the phase change material, wherein the heating element is adapted to induce a phase change in the phase change material; and electrical lines confi... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004161 | Insertable thermotic module for self-heating cans A self-heating container which comprises a container body having an internal beverage section and a thermic cavity. A liquid reactant is positioned in a first section of the thermic cavity and a solid reactant positioned in a second section of the thermic cavity. Th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6973788 | Steam engine A stem engine has a fluid container, a heating device and a cooling device. The fluid container has an outer pipe having an upper closed end, and an inner pipe provided in the outer pipe and having a fluid inlet port through which the inside of the inner pipe is ope... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6827080 | Pressure activated reaction vessel and package This invention relates to a reaction vessel constructed of a flexible material including at least two reactant chambers containing two isolated reactants. The reactant chambers and reactants are separated by a frangible seal which opens under pressure, allowing the ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6644383 | Self-heating/self-cooling package A flexible temperature changing package for heating or cooling a contained item or product including a temperature changing element adjacent to the item and an offset activation point that prevents damage to item.... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6640801 | Heat pack with expansion capability A disposable heating device is disclosed that includes a container having a first zone, a second zone and a third zone. A fuel is contained within the first zone and an oxidizing agent contained within the second zone. A first frangible separator disposed... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6575156 | Battery warmer An apparatus for warming a battery for a personal electronic device includes a heating element and a holder. The holder holds the heating element adjacent to the battery for the personal electronic device so as to apply heat thereto. Exemplary heating mea... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6537309 | Reusable heat pack, method of manufacture thereof, mixture for use in a reusable heatpack and process for the preparation thereof The invention discloses a reusable heat pack comprising a soft sealed plastic bag containing a mixture of supercooled supersaturated recrystalizable solution of inorganic substance, alcohol, chemical compound additives, and means to trigger recrystallizat... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6513516 | Portable heating/cooling and dispensing devices A self-contained device for heating/dispensing or cooling/dispensing material is described. The device includes at least one heat- or cold-generating element and at least one container for containing material to be heated or cooled. The device can further... | 02/04/2003 |
