Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136659 | Two-part package for medical implant The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136658 | Method of preserving a sensor in a container and a container containing a sensor and a storage solution The invention relates to a method of preserving a sensor in a container, said sensor comprising a sensing area of metallic or a semi-conducting material covered with molecules having a MW>100 Dalton, said molecules being bound to the material wherein at least the se... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7832555 | Apparatus for assisting in the changing of diapers The apparatus includes a first compartment for storing and heating baby wipes, a second compartment for storing plastic bags for use as dirty diaper bags, a first fluid receptacle for holding and dispensing hand-lotion, a second fluid receptacle for holding and disp... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7823722 | Packed and ready to use intraluminal catheter A packed intraluminal probe comprises a tube provided with a hydrophilic coating and having a proximal holding end connected to a nozzle. The nozzle has a canal communicating with the tube and an orifice. The probe is entirely arranged in a flexible, transparent and... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7712606 | Two-part package for medical implant The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703602 | Easy-open encasement An easy-open encasement formed of a soft encasement member in the form of a film. An opening or an openable portion is formed in the soft encasement member, which allows a user to extract contents from the encasement. Furthermore, a lid member, which can be peelably... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7681725 | Container with ability to transfer a material to container content A container may comprise a reservoir that may be associated with a dispensing opening or a closure element of the container. The reservoir may transfer a transferable material, such as a fragrance composition or skin health benefit ingredient, to the container's con... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7571804 | Package for a medical device An assembly for wetting a medical device, in particular a urinary catheter, with a fluid medium is provided. The device is packed in a package which contains the fluid medium confined in a compartment. To ensure wetting of the device, the package is adapted to open ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7441650 | Ophthalmic lens storage container To provide an ophthalmic lens container of novel structure, whereby without the use of any special utensil, a liquid such as a preserving solution can be drained, while keeping an ophthalmic lens held in the container. An ophthalmic lens container 210 ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7416083 | Container for housing wet sheet package A container for housing a package includes a case made of a flexible sheet. The package is adhered to a frame around a dispensing opening of the container through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The frame has a lid. When the lid is opened, wet sheets can be tak... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389874 | Heart valve support and storing lid system and methods associated therewith Systems and methods for supporting a replacement heart valve are presented herein. A bioprosthesis may be stored in a storage container by suspending the bioprosthesis from a support structure. The volume of storage solution may be reduced by using a lid with a boss... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7380658 | Vapor hydration of a hydrophilic catheter within a package A vapor hydrated packaged catheter assembly and method of manufacturing and distributing same includes a gas impermeable package housing a catheter within a catheter-receiving cavity. The catheter assembly has a hydrophilic coating applied to at least a portion of t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7329420 | Herbal remedy system A therapeutic mixture has essentially equal parts of eucalyptus globulus oil and pinus sylvestris oil and thymus vulgaris oil. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328789 | Odor-eliminating camouflaged reclosable storage bag A bag, pack or sack for storing clothing and gear of outdoorsmen, such as hunters and military personnel. The bag, pack or sack may have one or both of two features: means for preventing odors from entering or leaving the interior volume of the bag, pack or sack; an... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325675 | Adhesively-securable mirror wipe assembly A mirror wipe assembly for use in particular by dentists consists of an absorbent strip of material on a backing strip saturated with a defogging substance for transfer to the surface of the mirror used by such dentist to look within the mouth of a patient, by wipin... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322465 | Methods of using liquid packets with advertising inserts A transparent or partially transparent polymer packet is described containing a hand sanitizing fluid in which floats a printed insert. Inclusion of the message-bearing insert promotes the distribution and use of the hand sanitizing fluid for improving hand hygiene.... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311194 | Lens mounting fixture for accommodating IOL The present invention provides a fixture for supporting a two optic accommodating intraocular lens device. The fixture is capable of holding the device while taking measurements or performing manufacturing process steps on the device. In a preferred embodiment, the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308316 | Storable implantable medical device assembly allowing in package charging A storable implantable medical device assembly. An implantable medical device has a secondary coil operatively coupled to therapeutic componentry. A container holds the implantable medical device, the container having a first face. The implantable medical device bei... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303532 | Trace evidence collection method and apparatus A method for collecting air-transportable evidence samples from objects and clothing: (a) utilizes a collection tube having open upstream and downstream ends, and at a point between these ends a constriction in the cross-sectional area of the tube, (b) utilizes an a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303069 | Pre-moistened fiber optic component cleaning tool with integrated platen A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293645 | Method for monitoring hand hygiene compliance While clean, disinfected hands are widely recognized as a principle means for controlling the spread of infections, disease, and similar health problems to both self and others, the prompt and repeated application of such materials as soap and water or waterless gel... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285114 | Hand sterilizing apparatus and method This invention relates to devices and a method promoting the convenient use of hand sterilizing fluids and gels applied to reduce the hand-borne transmission of pathogens. While clean, disinfected hands are widely recognized as a principle means for controlling the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7264582 | Pouch containers having advertising media and methods for their dissemination Improved methods of disseminating advertising messages to consumers are provided for. In particular, the subject invention provides for methods for disseminating manufacturer coupons to a target consumer group. The method comprises packaging a product in a pouch con... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7240790 | Multiple-pouch package for a support impregnated with a product for application on the skin and for means protecting the treated skin zone A multiple-pouch package includes a first pouch wherein is fixed a support impregnated with a substance to be applied on the skin and at least a pouch containing a protection for the skin zone treated with the applied substance. The protection can consist of an adhe... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7216760 | Pre-moistened fiber optic component cleaning tool with integrated cleaning platen A fiber optic component cleaning tool includes a container defining a body having an outer wall, a sealed bottom wall and an open end, the open end defines a periphery. A compliant, large work surface is disposed on at least a portion of the outer wall. A plurality ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204957 | Sanitizable cushioned sheath for the handle of a culinary knife or similar article A handle-sheath may be molded for of a flexible material and may be shaped and dimensioned so as to be stretched over a conventional handle, thereby permitting the sheath to be conveniently removed and replaced. An internal flushing mechanism is preferably provided ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204897 | Hydrogel-based prosthetic device for replacing at least a part of the nucleus of a spinal disc The present invention is a prosthetic for replacement of at least a part of the nucleus of a intravertebral disc. The prosthetic device is composed of at least two essentially parallel soft layers of an elastically deformable hydrogel and at least one rigid layer, t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204389 | Lidded container A moist product dispenser (10) comprising a lid (12) coupled with a container (14) is disclosed. The lid (12) comprises a circumferential seal slidably received on the container sidewall (18) for preventing moisture loss from the c... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191901 | Substrate container that does not degrade substrate surface Packages and methods for containing slides adapted for the attachment of biomolecules. The containers do not degrade the ability of biomolecules to attach to the surface when the slides are stored or shipped in the container. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178672 | Erect package A package is provided with usefulness particularly for dispensing of towelettes. The package is constructed as a unitarily formed tub including a floor panel, a pair of opposite side panels, first and second end panels opposite one another and separating the side pa... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7171265 | Apparatus and method for detecting lead adequacy and quality A method and system for detecting lead adequacy and quality for leads used in devices that sense or deliver low levels of electromagnetic energy. The system includes leads attached to a package substrate having known electrical or optical characteristics. The packag... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162850 | Method of packaging a bone allograft intended for a spinal fusion procedure A system and method of packaging a bone allograft for use in a future medical procedure in which the bone allograft is stored in a saturated saline solution in an airtight container. The saline solution keeps the allograft hydrated and may be saturated with a combin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163101 | Flexible liquid packet with rigid insert A transparent or partially transparent polymer packet is described containing a hand sanitizing fluid in which floats a printed insert. Inclusion of the message-bearing insert promotes the distribution and use of the hand sanitizing fluid for improving hand hygiene.... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163616 | Reagents and methods for detecting analytes, and devices comprising reagents for detecting analytes Reagents for detecting an analyte are described. A reagent comprises (a) an enzyme selected from the group consisting of a flavoprotein, a quinoprotein, and a combination thereof; and (b) a mediator selected from the group consisting of a phenothiazine, a phenoxazin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7134566 | Container lid with closure member A lid for a container holding a flowable substance has an annular top wall. A side wall depends from the top wall, and has a mounting portion for connecting the lid on the container. The top wall has an opening that is adapted to permit the flow of the substance thr... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131551 | Container lid with closure member A lid for a container holding a flowable substance wherein the lid has a body with a top wall, a side wall, and a mounting portion for connecting the lid on the container. The body has a drink opening and at least one retaining member positioned in the top wall in v... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129035 | Method of preserving tissue This invention relates to the sterilization and preservation of tissue for storage. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of using a solution to form a preserved tissue. The solution includes a radical scavenger at a concentration believed to reduce t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129075 | Isolated CEL II endonuclease The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of CEL I and CEL II endonuclease proteins. Methods and kits for identifying mismatches in double-stranded DNA are also provided. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124883 | Dual-lid cigarette container and method of packaging cigarettes A package or container for holding two or more types or brands of smoking articles, such as cigarettes, having a generally rectangular shape with two openings on opposite sides of the container and a method of making the same is disclosed. The container has two lids... | 10/24/2006 |
