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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 |
| 7182353 | Turn brake for multi-track vehicles A turn brake includes a cylinder assembly coupled to a conventional front-wheel steering system of a multi-track vehicle. The cylinder assembly generates fluid power for applying differential braking force to left and right wheels of the vehicle in response to turni... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7143853 | Roll-related reactive system A three-wheeled vehicle having a pair of front wheels and a single rear wheel is provided with a roll-related reactive system. The roll-related reactive system provides braking of at least one of the front wheels independent of braking initiated by an operator of th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7090233 | Spindle bracket for rear suspension A spindle bracket for rear suspensions includes a bracket body welded to a trailing arm and having a mounting hole into which a spindle is inserted, and a lateral strength reinforcing piece secured between the trailing arm and the bracket body. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6997281 | Driver control input device for drive-by-wire vehicle A vehicle driver control input device includes a non-rotatable wheel having at least one track. First and second hand grips are movably engaged with the track so that the first and second hand grips are movable along the track to facilitate sending steering signals ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6978858 | Visual reference control apparatus for hydraulic actuator systems A control apparatus for controlling movement of a hydraulic actuator of a hydraulic control system associated with, for example, an off-road vehicle or a vessel. A geared transmission adapted to be connectable to a support member has rotatable input and output shaft... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6655703 | Combination steering wheel and brake operator A steering wheel for steering and braking an vehicle having a steering and braking system. A first steering wheel segment is spaced from and rotatably fixed to the hub. A second steering wheel segment is spaced from and rotatably fixed to the hub such tha... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6446992 | Steering and braking control system for vehicle A system which includes a steering member that not only allows the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering member to control the braking mechanism of a vehicle. The steering me... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6167775 | Steering and braking control system for a vehicle A system which includes a steering that not only allows the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering to control the braking mechanism of a vehicle. The steering, acting as a uni... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6131932 | Suspension and braking assembly A suspension and braking assembly for a wheel of vehicle, comprises a suspension link, a hub mounted on the suspension link for rotation relative thereto, a brake disc mounted for rotation with the hub, friction material pads arranged on opposite sides of... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6000490 | Steering input device A vehicle steering input device includes a fixed housing, a steering input shaft rotatable relative to the housing by a vehicle operator, a hub non-rotatably mounted on the input shaft, a friction member frictionally engaging the hub, a resilient member b... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5820146 | Hand cart for the transport of persons and luggage A hand cart which can be used for transporting both persons and luggage. The hand cart is easily manipulated, is flexible and can be handily folded, so that the hand cart is suitable for transporting goods in narrow passages. The hand cart has a support a... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5666857 | Steering and braking control system for a vehicle A steering and control system is disclosed which includes a steering wheel that not only allows for the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering to control the braking mechanism... | 09/16/1997 |
| 4909527 | Steering system with kickback control arrangement A steering system with a kickback control arrangement is disclosed which is particularly suitable for an industrial vehicle such as a forklift truck with a dirigible rear wheel or wheels. A steering force transmitting system is operatively disposed betwee... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4674762 | Four-wheel, reclining position cycle A four-wheel human powered vehicle including a frame for supporting the operator of the cycle in a substantially recumbent position, rear wheels mounted on the sides of the frame, two arms mounted on the frame and extending forwardly and outwardly therefr... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4674760 | Steering knuckle A steering knuckle is provided which has a unitary sheet metal construction. A steering arm is integral with the steering knuckle. Brake cylinder structure adapted to operatively receive brake piston structure is carried by and extends outwardly from the ... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4190261 | Coaster-sled board A land vehicle comprising a coaster-sled board that has support members provided therefor including a front support member, pivotally positioned brake means are operatively carried by the board and a steering and brake control assembly is positioned in a ... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4159123 | Motorcycle braking mechanism including means for controlling telescoping action of the front fork means A motorcycle braking mechanism includes a brake plate that is rotatably mounted on a front axle and a torque arm is secured to the brake plate. A rod has one end pivotally connected to the torque arm and the other end is pivotally connected to a clamp tha... | 06/26/1979 |
| 4140201 | Vehicle fluid pressure braking system A braking system for the front wheels of a motor vehicle. A first reducing valve is interposed between the driver's master cylinder and the brake acting on the front wheel on one side and a second reducing valve is interposed between the master cylinder a... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4039041 | Fluid pressure braking systems for vehicles A liquid pressure braking system for a vehicle has a master cylinder which is connected to the brake operating motor cylinder on each front wheel of the vehicle through a respective liquid pressure intensifier. Each intensifier has a differential area pis... | 08/02/1977 |
| 3992029 | Skater type sport vehicle A sport vehicle comprising a vehicle frame having a step on its upper surface and an upstanding handle rod at its front end. At the lower surface of the front of the frame a front wheel axle is mounted having a pair of front wheels at its ends, the middle... | 11/16/1976 |
| 3940159 | Steering knuckle assembly The application relates to a steering knuckle assembly of the type utilized for supporting the steerable wheel of an automotive vehicle. Two embodiments of the steering knuckle assembly are disclosed and both comprise an integral metal housing formed from... | 02/24/1976 |
