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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334585 | Microwavable hair curler and method of using the same A hair curler made from an elongated tubular member that is divided into three sections by constrictors. At least one of the sections is filled with a filler material, preferably tapioca. The tubular member is placed in a microwave oven for between 30 seconds and 1 ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7211070 | Device and method for exothermic treatment of eyelid diseases Provided herein is a pad for treating eye conditions comprising a multipart container having an impermeable outer membrane sized to fit generally within the peri-orbital region and sufficiently flexible to mold to the eye; a first chemical in a first storage area in... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7096687 | Non-constrictive ice bag device Ice bag covers, articles and methods useful in the creation of a non-constrictive ice bag device that is compact and can be attached to a garment, said ice bag device comprising (a) an outer cover with extended peripheries to attach said outer cover to the inside or... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065983 | Adhesive ice bag device Ice bag covers, methods, and articles of manufacture useful in the creation of a adhesive, non-constrictive ice bag device that is compact and can be attached to a garment, said ice bag device preferably comprising (a) a flexible outer cover for one or more cooling ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6289889 | Self-heating flexible package Improved heaters and self-heating packages that function without application of external energy. Heat is generated by contact of a heat-producing composition, such as calcium oxide, and an activating solution which is typically water. The heater contains ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6123065 | Feeding bottle A feeding bottle for infants useful for travelling and including a storage compartment for the nipple and a heater. The bottle includes an outer wall with an opening for the nipple at a first end and which turns inwardly at the opposite end defining a sec... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5598833 | Safety device for use with portable heater A portable heater includes a burner 10 disposed on the bottom of a combustion cylinder 2, a container to be heated 6 which is disposed in an upper part of the combustion cylinder for storing contents which are heated when the heater is in use, a fuel tank... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5461867 | Container with integral module for heating or cooling the contents An outer container for holding a material, such as a food, beverage or medicine with a sealed thermic module inside the container. The thermic module contains chemical reactants that mix upon actuation of the container by a user. Mixing of the reactants p... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5462044 | Safety device for use with portable heater A portable heater includes a burner 10 disposed on the bottom of a combustion cylinder 2, a container to be heated 6 which is disposed in an upper part of the combustion cylinder for storing contents which are heated when the heater is in use, a fuel tank... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5035230 | Disposable food heater Control of the exothermic chemical reaction between an oxidizing agent and an associated fuel, particularly potassium permanganate and ethylene glycol, is produced by binding the oxidizing agent such that there is a controlled exposure of the oxidizing ag... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4895133 | Heat pack for survival in cold water A heat pack for supplying thermal energy to the wearer on immersion in cold water comprises a capsule in which water can be admitted. The capsule contains a heat generating agent arranged in a tablet having such a shape that a reactive surface is created ... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4780117 | Time release cooling system Extended period cooling packs are provided by employing reaction mixtures of coated particulate matter and a liquid reactant, where the liquid reactant reacts with the particulate matter in an endothermic reaction. The coating acts to slow the rate of rea... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4741324 | Self-heating container A container capable of heating the contents of the container from inside, having at its bottom a cylindrical inner shell made of a thermoconductive material opening downward and defining internally of itself a reaction chamber in which are disposed an act... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4067313 | Exothermic composition and hot pack A particulate composition producing an exothermic reaction when mixed with water, and a hot pack containing such a composition, and water isolated therefrom until the intended time for use. The composition consists essentially of, in parts by weight, abou... | 01/10/1978 |
| 3942510 | Heating device The disclosure is of a unitary, self-contained apparatus for flameless heating. The device comprises a tubular container divided into heat-generating and heat utilizing zones. The source of heat employed is the exothermia of a chemical reaction, particula... | 03/09/1976 |
