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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 |
| 7393121 | Laser guidance emergency navigation method and system The present invention provides a method and a system for guiding people in an emergency. More specifically, the present invention provides a method and system using a laser for guiding people away from an area of danger, and for guiding emergency personal to an area... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7372371 | Notification lights, locations and rules for a computer system Notifications to computer users are provided via indicators such as lights. The indicators are controlled according to rules, to convey computer-related state information to users in a consistent manner. Locations of visible indicators are chosen to facilitate easy ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369037 | Programmable multicandela notification device An alarm system notification device includes a strobe, a communication port, a manual selector that allows manual selection of strobe intensity, and a communication port through which the device transmits an indication of a selected strobe intensity. The device may ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7262692 | Emergency evacuation guiding system using signal strength for guidance An emergency evacuation guiding system for guiding people to run away in a building system as an accident occurs comprises a detector system for detecting an accidents which is occurred in the building system; an informing system for informing people that an acciden... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7242292 | Infrared communication system and method A wireless communications capability enables field personnel to communicate with a remote control console of a distributed system. A hand held communications unit generates console related messages that are coupled, via local devices, to the remote console. ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7199724 | Method and apparatus to aide in emergency egress A method and apparatus are provided to aide in emergency egress of a structure. More particularly, egress indicators are co-located with hazard sensors. During detection of a hazard condition, locations of sensors detecting the hazard are identified and a pathway di... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7126474 | Vending machine with remote control alarm An electronic alarm and a vending machine equipped with the alarm monitors a plurality of zones by suitable circuitry to detect vandalism and theft. Each zone has a mechanically-triggered sensor that provides an electrical output. The zones comprise a pair of door s... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7109866 | Electronic article surveillance marker deactivator using an expanded detection zone A method and apparatus to deactivate an EAS security tag using an expanded detection zone are described. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7091855 | Fire alarm with distinct alarm reset threshold A hazard alarm includes: a detector for detecting a hazard parameter; trigger logic; and reset logic. The trigger logic triggers an alarm state when the measured parameter reaches a predetermined trigger threshold. The alarm state is maintained until a reset is succ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7038895 | Apparatus for detecting abnormality of relay An abnormality detection apparatus, which reduces erroneous detection of an open abnormality of a relay, includes a microcomputer that activates the relay and determines whether the output voltage of the relay is less than a threshold value. When the output voltage ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6954150 | Hydraulic shovel concurrently used for crane operations It is a subject of the present invention to provide a hydraulic shovel concurrently used for crane operations in which an operator may immediately be ascertained of conditions during crane operations as well as dangerous conditions occurring on the implement or the ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6864799 | Emergency lighting device for firefighters A safety device for firefighters to mark a viable exit for a building includes an audible sounder and a number of laser diodes in a housing with lenses that create panes or sheets of light. The housing of the device can have prongs that allow the device to pierce dr... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6853307 | High voltage proximity warning system and method A high-voltage-proximity warning system has a local panel (1) for being positioned in or about a cab (2) of heavy equipment or other vehicle (5), a remote panel (3) in predetermined electrical communication with the local panel and one or... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6842118 | Overload detector of vehicle for high lift work An overload detection device for a high-lift work vehicle is capable of detecting the load on the work platform. A base 10 of the work platform is supported with a bracket 9 at, at least, three supporting portions. Load sensors 11 each constitut... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6798341 | Network based multiple sensor and control device with temperature sensing and control A multifunction sensor device (10) provides various transducer functions for performing temperature sensing, humidity sensing, ambient light sensing, motion detection, thermostat functions, switching functions, load switching and dimming functions, displaying... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6693514 | Signaling device for annunciating a status of a monitored person or object A signaling device for annunciating in a hallway of a building a status of a monitored person or object is provided. The signaling device includes at least two vertically stacked sections for announcing a status of the monitored person or object with each... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6522261 | Selectable candela strobe unit A multi-candela output device for indicating alarm conditions has an output section, visible after installation, and a mounting section not visible after installation. A candela output level can be set by positioning a manually adjustable member on the mo... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6265985 | Method and apparatus for controlling two dependent visual indicators with a single output pin An apparatus for controlling the illumination of two diode indicator lights with a single control line. The apparatus includes a circuit adapted to selectively provide one of high, low and medium voltage levels on a control output line responsive to combi... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6222455 | Multi-functional smoke detector and signal device A smoke detector and signal device is adapted for attachment to an interior door knob or to the window of a room. The device includes a housing containing an interconnected array of components including a smoke responsive transducer, an electric power sou... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6157307 | Floodwater detection and warning device A device for detecting and warning of floodwater about a building structure, the device including a plurality of selectable remote alarm indicators, a matching plurality of alarm selector switches for selectively enabling and disabling the remote alarm in... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6147609 | Unobstructed fence security system A barrier opening security system is provided for use with a barrier having an opening. Also included is a deterrent device mounted on the barrier adjacent to the opening for maintaining the opening unobstructed and further for deterring the passage of a ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6104289 | Supervised anti-theft security system for product displays An anti-theft product display system utilizes a command module and a plurality of sensor satellites arranged in a daisy chain configuration. The command module and sensor satellites operate with microprocessors and can be programmed to perform several ope... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6084526 | Container with means for displaying still and moving images A container for a beverage or other foods or household goods includes a wall with a display generating digital images. A controller is also provided associated with a memory, said memory storing digital imaging data. The controller selectively retrieves t... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6078261 | System for monitoring a bed patient A monitoring system for a patient in a bed having a room number that provides a signal to a nurses station when the patient exits the bed including a sensor pad positioned on the bed responsive to the weight of a patient, a control unit adjacent the bed t... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6028517 | Status indicating system for indicating the deposit and withdrawal of items in a receptacle The status of deposits or withdrawals of items in a receptacle is indicated to one or more users having access to the receptacle. A receptacle is accessible by at least one user and is capable of containing an item. A deposit/withdrawal sensor for sensing... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6025773 | Tactile safety guidance system for low visibility situations A tactile safety guidance system for hallway and corridor systems for use in low visibility situations by an individual in a prone position, the guidance system having a plurality of first tactile directional symbols in linear spaced apart relationship po... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6020823 | Decorative packaging with special effects A package wrap for decoratively covering a container having side walls defining an interior space for carrying a product therein, includes a flexible thin sheet of polymeric material adapted to be shrink-wrapped onto the exterior of the container. An illu... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5995001 | Method and apparatus for providing operating information to an operator of a fork lift truck A fork lift truck capacity monitor or alerting device informs operators of the weight on the forks and fork height and alerts operators whenever truck speed is above creep with the forks raised above a collapsed height or whenever the forks are raised abo... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5990788 | Tester for automotive trailer light systems The tester includes mating electrical connectors which permit the tester to be positioned between the respective plugs of the respective electrical cables running between a towing vehicle and from a trailer. The container for the tester preferably has mag... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5986561 | Automatic door warning system An apparatus is provided for the automatic advance warning of imminent automatic door closure to passengers of public transportation vehicles. Comprised of a panel mounted above the automatic door, comprising an alarm light, a message display area, and a ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5955958 | Holiday candy jar with light and sound effects A holiday candy jar with light and sound effects having a signal sensor (10) which gets continuous signal from a signal source (12). When someone puts his/her hand into the jar trying to get a candy, the signal between the signal source and the signal sen... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952924 | Method and apparatus for enforcing hygiene The present invention is a system for encouraging workers who work in a hygienically controlled area to wash their hands before exiting an associated sanitation area. Broadly, the present invention comprises a housing located in the sanitation area for re... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5864287 | Alarms for monitoring operation of sensors in a fire-suppression system Alarms for testing sensors, particularly those used in fire-suppression systems, are described. In one aspect of the invention, the alarm includes an audio and/or a visual indicator operably coupled to the housing of a sensor. The audio indicator may be a... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5734339 | Crosswalk warning light system A crosswalk warning light system for warning drivers that a pedestrian has entered a crosswalk by shining a light onto the crosswalk and any pedestrians in the crosswalk. The crosswalk warning light system detects a pedestrian entering the crosswalk and a... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5598139 | Fire detecting system with synchronized strobe lights An alarm system for producing substantially synchronized visual output indicia of the alarm condition includes a common source of pulses which is activated in response to the presence of the alarm condition. The common source of pulses generates a trigger... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5592144 | Mood lamp A lamp device for communicating moods between users having a base with a plurality of individually illuminatable elements extending from the base and two control units remote from the base for regulating the illumination of the elements. In a preferred em... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5572183 | Laser light fire evacuation system A laser light fire evacuation system, and a method for its use, is provided including a source of laser light in the visible spectrum which is directed into multiple vertical columns of light extending from the ceiling to the floor of a hallway or corrido... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5506574 | Multi-functional intrusion warning system for branch circuits of a home and the like A multi-functional intrusion warning system is used directly in the conventional circuitry of a building such as a home, small business or the like, having a conventional AC power source, a plurality of branch circuits and a circuit breaking means (locate... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5488361 | Navigation lights for personal watercraft operator A navigation lights device comprises red, green, and white navigation lights attached to the top of a left shoulder portion, a right shoulder portion, and a back side portion, respectively, of a buoyant vest or harness worn over the upper body of a person... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5446440 | Emergency sign and control circuit A centrally powered, low voltage emergency sign and control circuit using high voltage AC power simultaneously providing continuous low voltage DC power to a plurality of emergency signs connected in parallel through a plurality of branch circuits and to ... | 08/29/1995 |
