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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8360049 | Windscreen for fire A windscreen having base positionable adjacent a fire, a first body portion removeably secured to the base in a substantially vertical orientation, and a securing member connected to the first body portion and capable of removeably securing a second body portion abo... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8235033 | Removable fireplace assembly A fireplace assembly comprising a base defining a recess for receiving a fireplace, a fireplace releasably held within the recess, and wherein the base is a functional piece of furniture when the fireplace is removed. A method of removing and replacing a fireplace c... | 08/07/2012 |
| 7967008 | Fireplace combustion system A fireplace system having a fireplace cavity and a secondary combustion assembly disposed adjacent to a rear wall of the fireplace cavity. The secondary combustion assembly includes a plurality of combustion chambers configured to facilitate secondary combustion. A ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7490601 | Device and method for reducing fireplace particulate emissions A fireplace afterburner is presented including a shell having a first open shell end for receiving fireplace emissions and a second open shell end for expelling fireplace emissions, a flue inside said shell having a first flue end which can be closed, and a second f... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7424789 | Bracket system for modular fireplace mantel A master bracket system is provided to install a modular fireplace mantel at a fireplace opening. The bracket is generally C-shaped having a base plain and a number of planar extensions with predetermined angles to one another. Each of the plain surfaces of the brac... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7375643 | Through a wall combustion detector A detector of combustion products in air gaps adjacent to chimneys or flues has an air gap detection unit coupled to a displaced control unit. The control unit can be located adjacent to a proximal, exposed, surface of a wall. When so installed, the detection unit i... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7341022 | Waterfall aquarium A waterfall aquarium including an enclosed transparent water tank having an interior and exterior. A water exit conduit communicates the interior of the water tank with the exterior thereof. The water exit conduit includes a hollow tubular body having an exit end an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338024 | Padding protective arrangement for furniture A padding protective arrangement for furniture includes an elastic connective member and a plurality of cushioning pads. The elastic connective member has first and second end connecting portions, and a connector provided on the first end connecting portions. Each o... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322819 | Backlighting system for a fireplace A fireplace including a backlighting system. The backlighting system can be positioned in a back portion of the bottom panel of the fireplace. The backlighting system includes at least one light source to shine light upon the components of the fireplace. For example... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7299594 | Brick patterned shelving An apparatus for at least one of providing a decorative shelf, decorative framing, decorative shelving, decorative paneling and a decorative member for supporting and hanging preselected articles. The apparatus comprises a panel member formed with a brick like desig... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275929 | Device and method for reducing fireplace particulate emissions A fireplace afterburner is presented including a shell having a first open shell end for receiving fireplace emissions and a second open shell end for expelling fireplace emissions, a flue inside said shell having a first flue end which can be closed, and a second f... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275838 | Fireplace lighting system The present invention provides a lighting system for illuminating an interior of a fireplace. The lighting system comprises a rod for securing the lighting system to an inner surface of such fireplace. A bracket member is engageable with the rod. There is a first me... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7234932 | Outdoor gas fireplace A fireplace for viewing outside of a house or other structure that includes a combustion chamber defined by a combustion chamber enclosure with a front opening and a front panel at least partially enclosing the front opening. The front panel is partially surrounded ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229027 | Waterfall-producing device Devices for producing waterfalls, which provide a decorative effect in pools, spas, bathtubs, and sinks. The devices include a water inlet, and a water chamber connected to the water inlet. An elongated water outlet is connected to the water chamber, such that water... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7216645 | Wood burning stove having pivoting baffle and method A wood burning stove is provided. The combustion chamber in which the fire occurs has a baffle plate that is moveable to direct air flow through one of two different pathways from the combustion chamber to the chimney. When in a first position, the baffle plate forc... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207078 | Bed valance A bed valance consisting of a valance body with a center opening such that the valance body can be slipped over a mattress top onto a box spring without the need for removing the mattress when replacement or changing of the bed valance is necessary. The valance is r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7202413 | Rubber insulating blanket and method using same A rubber insulating blanket of a type used by workers, such as electrical lineworkers and industrial electricians, to cover live electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits, so as to protect themselves against electrical shock hazards, is generally square or other... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175424 | Indoor/outdoor patio heater fire sculpture The present invention is an indoor/outdoor patio heater which includes a base portion housing a gas source, a gas burner, gas valve, a fan under the burner to create twisting flame patterns and a liquid pump, a pair of concentric see-through tubular portions dispose... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7153418 | Artificial pond An artificial pond having a motor pump unit with a brushless permanent magnet synchronous alternating current motor that is wound for operation on an alternating current voltage not greater than fifteen volts, and a step down transformer that converts 120 volts AC t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140364 | Prefabricated modular, lightweight fireplace A lightweight, prefabricated, modular masonry fireplace. The firebox is pre-cast in modular sections of lightweight vermiculate concrete. A kiva-style version of the fireplace features a modular firebox disposed within an outer facade made from a tubular steel frame... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134713 | Chair with a footrest turnable relative to a chair seat frame A chair includes a mounting frame, a chair seat frame movable relative to the mounting frame longitudinally between a forward position and a rearward position, a footrest mounted pivotally to a front seat portion of the chair seat frame and an anchored portion of th... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7077122 | Reduced clearance gas fireplace A fireplace includes an outer enclosure having a front panel defining a front of the fireplace, and a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber and including a front surface. The combustion chamber enclosure is positioned within the outer enclosure ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7044124 | Heating apparatus having insulation-contacted fuel burners A fuel-fired heating appliance has multiple premix type fuel burners horizontally disposed in a row in its combustion chamber and operable in a staged manner. The burners are upwardly spaced apart from a rigid fiberboard insulation panel structure extending along th... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6968838 | Device and method for reducing fireplace particulate emissions A fireplace afterburner is presented including a shell having a first open shell end for receiving fireplace emissions and a second open shell end for expelling fireplace emissions, a flue inside said shell having a first flue end which can be closed, and a second f... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6941944 | Fireplace and fireback therefor A fireback for use in domestic open fireplaces and which in use surrounds the fire bed and which extends upwardly to a throat (31) which in use connects with a chimney. The fireback (25) has walls with inner surfaces (26) that slope steadily inw... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6929057 | Building heating assembly A heating assembly for a house or other building includes a furnace module, an evaporator coil module and an adaptor module disposed between the furnace module and the evaporator coil module. Tension straps are employed to connect the modules and maintain the adapto... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923172 | System and method for constructing a barbeque island A method and system for constructing a barbeque island includes providing a block module with a grouping of individual structural blocks, such as landscape retaining wall blocks, having a number of block configurations in a single package of blocks. A hardware modul... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6901925 | Fireplace with waterfall A fireplace including a fire box having a means for producing flames, a trough positioned in front of or around the fire box, and a hood positioned above the fire box and extending out from the fireplace beyond a front opening in the fire box. Positioned in the trou... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6880275 | Lenticular fireplace A lenticular fireplace and methods for simulating a fire within a fireplace are disclosed. In one respect, a fire is simulated with a lenticular screen. The lenticular screen includes a lenticular lens layer and an image layer, wherein the image layer comprises one ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6869278 | Outdoor gas fireplace A fireplace for viewing outside of a house or other structure that includes a combustion chamber defined by a combustion chamber enclosure with a front opening and a front panel at least partially enclosing the front opening. The front panel is partially surrounded ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6863064 | Framed fireplace and method A prefabricated fireplace assembly and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The assembly is configured for direct mounting to the framework of a rough opening of a building in which it is to be installed. A prefabricated fireplace box having a combustion cham... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6796088 | Fireplace installation assembly and method A fireplace assembly is comprised of a fireplace surround having surround leg portions which may be inserted into a base to adjust the elevation of the fireplace surround. The base may include one or more elongated slots or other openings for receiving lower end por... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790033 | Outdoor fireplace with cascading waterfall fire screen A fireplace fountain having a base, a basin adapted to hold a liquid supported by the base, and a hood supported by the base over the basin. A fire pan is supported by the base over the basin and under the hood, with a burner being supported above the fire pan and a... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6748941 | Foam fireplace construction A fireplace system, constructed of modules including a firebox, a chimney housing, and a base, each module substantially a block of foam. The firebox has a fire cavity which is lined with fire resistant board to protect the foam from direct exposure to heat. The chi... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6715724 | Adjustable support for a fireplace An adjustable support structure for a fireplace including upper and lower bars extending in a longitudinal direction, the upper bar being positioned above the lower bar and including a surface upon which the fireplace can rest. First and second cross bars are also i... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6588419 | Fireplace insert thermally generating electrical power useful for operating a circulating fan A fireplace appliance for warming room air without line electrical connection has a high efficiency thermoelectric generator having a heat-rejecting surface connected to a heat sink. The generator has a heat-receiving surface facing the site where a firep... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6543440 | Fireplace assembly A fireplace assembly comprises a smoke chamber and a firebox in fluid communication with the smoke chamber. A masonry casing partially surrounds the firebox, the casing having a pair of spaced-apart side walls which together define an opening to the fireb... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6409500 | Glass fire and method of making A process and product for producing an attractive soot-free fire from a specially formed gas pipe embedded in a bed of broken, specially-formulated, tempered glass pieces is provided. The broken glass pieces are preferably formed from a specifically-formu... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6386194 | Fireplace and outside-loading log box The invention relates to a masonry fireplace and a masonry fireplace log box fitted with a door (interior or exterior) or doors (both interior and exterior) that permits firewood to be loaded into the log box without need to carry wood through the interio... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6374822 | Framed fireplace and method A prefabricated fireplace assembly and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The assembly is configured for direct mounting to the framework of a rough opening of a building in which it is to be installed. A prefabricated fireplace box having a comb... | 04/23/2002 |
