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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166974 | Second-stage regulator for scuba divers A second-stage regulator for scuba divers is disclosed that reduces considerably the inhalation effort required by the user through reduction in friction between selected components of the regulator. A flexible sleeve is sealingly connected to the regulator poppet a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8025056 | Hyperbaric chamber A portable hyperbaric chamber system includes a soft-sided, foldable hyperbaric chamber and a substantially rigid, removable, external support structure. The chamber generally includes a wall of a substantially non-breathable, soft-sided, and foldable material and a... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025055 | CPAP enclosure for the treatment of breathing disorders A CPAP enclosure used in the treatment of breathing disorder comprises a base connected to a bed, a canopy connected to the base, and a sealing member that connects the canopy to the base. The sealing member forms a substantially airtight seal such that the canopy a... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7900629 | Safety mechanism for hyperbaric oxygen therapy system A hyperbaric oxygen therapy system includes a pressure vessel containing a gas, an oxygen concentration measurement apparatus for monitoring the concentration of oxygen in the gas, an environmental control apparatus for controlling the temperature of the gas in the ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7854229 | Cradle or bed with isolation from room contamination, with controlled temperature and moisture New bed or a new cradle model to be used specifically in hospitals, clinics and similar facilities for babies, which presents a specific laminar air flow system, with controlled temperature and moisture, for the patient desired levels, which provides reduction of th... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7677247 | Safety system and method of an underground mine A breathable air safety system and method having at least one fill site is disclosed. In one aspect, a method of safety of a mine structure is disclosed. A prescribed pressure of an emergency support system is ensured to be within a threshold range of the prescribed... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665463 | Large animal hyperbaric oxygen chamber A hyperbaric oxygen chamber for treatment of large animals such as horses is disclosed. The chamber is large enough for a horse to fit inside and comfortably move around. A specially designed davit door, though quite heavy, is easily manipulated and may be used to c... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7556040 | Hyperbaric therapy capsule A hyperbaric capsule has a base forming a seat that can be enclosed by an elongate oval canopy having a large transparent window formed therein. The bottom of the front of the canopy is pivotally attached to the front of the base by a hinge assembly and can be locke... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7527056 | Breathable air safety system and method having an air storage sub-system A safety system and method of an air distribution system having an air storage sub-system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the air distribution includes a supply unit of a building structure to facilitate delivery of breathable air from a source of compressed air to... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7402137 | Adjustable table plethysmograph A plethysmograph is constructed with a base including parallel, horizontal guide rails; an open-ended, moveable enclosure section having a horizontal central axis slidable on the guide rails between open and closed positions; a fixed enclosure section mounted on the... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393373 | Portable clean molding apparatus and method of use A portable clean molding apparatus for receipt of molded articles ejected from a mold machine. The apparatus includes a receiving chamber having a first interior space and a selectively openable first door, a secondary chamber joined to the receiving chamber and hav... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360539 | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy system controls A hyperbaric oxygen therapy system includes a pressure vessel containing a gas, an oxygen concentration measurement apparatus for monitoring the concentration of oxygen in the gas, an environmental control apparatus for controlling the temperature of the gas in the ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7335243 | Modular biosafety containment apparatus and system The present invention relates to apparatus and systems for isolating hazardous agents and organisms from their handlers and the public. In particular, the present invention relates to modular negative pressure biological containment chambers. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310999 | Body volume measurement apparatus and method of measuring the body volume of a person An apparatus and method for measuring a volume of a person's body. The apparatus comprises a body suit having an inner layer and an outer layer which forms a body portion and a head portion. The body suit further has a cavity defined within the inner layer, the cavi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7294278 | Method for oxygenating wastewater A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273061 | Waterproof structure of tent pole-holding tape The waterproof structure of the tent pole-holding tape according to the present invention comprises a waterproof-coated member 111, which is fixed by a sewing line 131 to the corner portion of the tent fabric 101, and in which the front of the s... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270691 | Integrated air processing devices and isolation containment systems using such devices In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an integrated air processing device includes a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and a pathway from the inlet to the outlet. An air decontamination section, an air conditioning section, and a heating sec... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263995 | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy system controls A hyperbaric oxygen therapy system includes a pressure vessel containing a gas, an oxygen concentration measurement apparatus for monitoring the concentration of oxygen in the gas, an environmental control apparatus for controlling the temperature of the gas in the ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252050 | Substance inhalation system A substance inhalation system includes a mixing flask that is in fluid communication with plural inhalation chambers. A test vapor can be selectively and individually provided to the inhalation chambers. Moreover, individual inhalation chambers can be selectively re... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248402 | Surgical microscopy system The present invention relates to a surgical microscopy system, comprising a surgical microscope, a stand comprising a base and a plurality of pivotally connected arms, the surgical microscope being mounted to one of the arms, wherein the pivotally connected arms are... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226471 | Patient cooling system A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7201766 | Methods and apparatus for light therapy In a first aspect, a therapy device is provided. The therapy device includes (1) a hyperbaric chamber adapted to expose at least a target tissue area of a patient to a hyperbaric environment; and (2) a light therapy device adapted to expose the target tissue area of... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198045 | Low pressure hyperbaric chamber and method of using the same A low pressure hyperbaric chambers and methods of using same are disclosed. The present invention provides means for designing, building, and using low pressure chambers suitable for use in managing pain associated with medical conditions. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195012 | Systems and methods for reducing intracranial pressure In one embodiment, the invention provides a device for decreasing intracranial or intraocular pressures. The device comprises a housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening that is adapted to be interfaced with a person's airway. The device further includes... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189349 | Flexible walk-in environmental enclosure An enclosure assembly (10, 10, 10) includes a framework (12) formed from structural members and a flexible transparent enclosure (14) which provides an enclosed space for isolation and or treatment of patients, equipment, and the like. A treatme... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185649 | Systems and methods for increasing cerebral spinal fluid flow In one embodiment, the invention provides a device for decreasing intracranial or intraocular pressures. The device comprises a housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening that is adapted to be interfaced with a person's airway. The device further includes... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7100603 | System for providing protection from reactive oxygen species Method, apparatus and breathable compositions for protecting a person from reactive oxygen species in the body are described. The invention involves providing a person with a breathing gas composition comprising at least one fuel gas compound. Apparatus and methods ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100604 | Latching system and method for pressure chambers A latching mechanism for a pressure chamber for hypobaric use is disclosed. The mechanism includes one or more pin modules positioned on a periphery of a door of the pressure chamber, the door being adapted to open into the chamber and abut a frame of the pressure c... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100874 | Flexible structural restraint layer for use with an inflatable modular structure A flexible structural restraint layer for use with an inflatable modular structure, having a fore and aft assembly separated by a longeron and an inflatable bladder. The restraint layer is comprised of two circumferential strap assemblies, each attachedly fastened a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077131 | Ventilator with dual gas supply A method of pressure regulation and a ventilator are provided. The ventilator includes a positive relative pressure gas supply, a negative relative pressure gas supply, and a diverter valve. The diverter valve includes a positive pressure port connected to the posit... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063085 | Gas delivery and monitoring system The present invention provides a system for a gas delivery and monitoring system for delivering a gas product to a patient and receiving a gas product exhaled from a patient. In an embodiment, the gas delivery and monitoring system includes a head support made of re... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059323 | Incubator with oxygen metering An incubator for premature and newborn patients is provided with a heater (6), and a fresh air flow (13) fed in with oxygen metering, characterized in that the incubator has an electrically operated oxygen concentrator (12), and an oxygen sensor... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037254 | Controlled environment device The present invention relates to devices and methods for providing controlled environments for surgical procedures, as well as transplantation and wound healing. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention provides devices and methods to provide an anaero... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028913 | Process for humidifying the useful space in an incubator and in a controlled atmosphere incubator For humidifying a work space in a gas-fed incubator, water in a heatable pan in the floor area of an inner container surrounding the work space is evaporated with temperature-controlled heating of the interior until a predetermined temperature is reached, whereby a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021008 | Inflatable structure with inflatable interior frame An inflatable device with an outer inflatable structure, inflatable interior frame, an interior opening and an outer opening. The frame has a plurality of side rods, a center wall, a plurality of interconnected ribs and a plurality of air passages. The interior open... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018443 | Method and system for reducing body weight in an enclosed atmospheric environment A system and method for passive hypoxic training provides a person with a low oxygen (hypoxic) environment. Oxygen sensors automatically monitor and control oxygen levels to maintain the altitude desired. CO2 levels are monitored and CO2 is eli... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008535 | Apparatus for oxygenating wastewater A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008020 | Inflatable furniture having a storage compartment According to some embodiments, an inflatable furniture structure is provided. The inflatable furniture structure may include, for example, at least one inflatable compartment and a least one storage compartment having a transparent surface. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966937 | Patient isolation unit A patient isolation unit including a foldable frame body, a flexible envelope made of a flammable resin sheet which can be attached to the assembled frame body, and an exhauster to discharge or exhaust the air from the envelope. The exhauster includes a UV lamp, an ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962154 | Metered administration of a therapeutic gas The invention relates to a method for the metered administration of a therapeutically effective gas to a patient, comprising a step to remove harmful or undesired substances from the gas-carrying system or from parts of the gas-carrying system. According to the inve... | 11/08/2005 |
