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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347579 | Buckle apparatus and seat belt apparatus A buckle apparatus and a seat belt apparatus are provided that are capable of improving the attachment strength of the reflector. In one form, the buckle apparatus includes an upper cover having an insertion inlet at one side, a buckle portion provided in the upper ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7303304 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7178954 | System and method for guiding a passenger in an aircraft cabin To guide a passenger to the general location of his assigned seat in an aircraft cabin, the cabin is divided into several cabin zones that are individually identified by different colors of illumination, for example a yellow cabin zone, a red cabin zone and a blue c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150548 | Reading lamp for aircraft cabins A reading lamp for an aircraft cabin, particularly installed above a passenger seat, has a light source emitting a light beam with an optical axis extending substantially horizontally so that a light beam can be deflected by an optical deflector such as a mirror, to... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7080919 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of th... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7021236 | Boat light A pivotal boat light moves between an open use position extending upwardly from the deck of a boat and a closed non-use position retracted below the deck of a boat. The light includes a base plate mounted within a hole in the deck, and a light insert pivotably mount... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6923554 | Backlight module A light source module for a backlight module has a shield surrounding a linear light source above a casing below a diffuser, The shield has a diffusing portion and two light guide portions substantially perpendicularly connected between the diffusing portion and the... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6854869 | Led fiber optic illuminated vehicle seat cover A seat cover or seat covering for original equipment on a vehicle, or for retrofitting on a vehicle seat provides an ornamental elongate light. The light is provided by one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are optically coupled to a fiber optic bundle. The ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6561684 | Car seat with integrated side light Lighting is provided for the entry area on the outer side of a seat part in the backrest of a car seat, which is provided with a seat part. The lighting can be switched on by opening the car door next to it. Current supplying lines are deployed through a ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6558027 | Illuminated seat belt buckle A buckle (10) for a vehicle seat belt system (12) comprises a latch mechanism (26) for connection with a tongue assembly (14) of the seat belt system. The latch mechanism (26) has a latched condition and a released condition. The buckle (10) also comprise... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6428191 | Illuminator in storage box of motorcycle A storage box illuminator for a motorcycle in which a storage box having a top opening is arranged under the seat so that the bottom plate of the seat can cover the opening in an openable and closable manner is so configured that an illuminating lamp is a... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6367956 | Reading lamp for a vehicle interior A reading lamp for a vehicle interior having a light source arranged in a lamp housing and at least one optical element which produces a cone of light for reading, whereby a reflector system is provided in the lamp housing such that light can be input int... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6079859 | Automotive interior lamp assembly having polypropylene body, a lamp and switch, and transparent/translucent polypropylene and/or polycarbonate cover with izod impact values The body and the cover of the conventional automotive lamp assembly used to be made of hard synthetic resin such as polypropylene or polycarbonate having a low Izod impact value. As a result, the strong impact by a human body on the body or the cover of t... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5181773 | Vehicle occupant restraint belt buckle including illumination A vehicle occupant restraint belt buckle (24) for detachably securing a keeper (26) to secure a belt portion (22) is disclosed as including a hollow housing (32) including a translucent portion (38) and receiving a latch member (40) that is moved between ... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5176439 | Illuminated seat belt buckle An illuminated seat belt buckle comprises a light source disposed within the buckle for emitting light and a member of light transmission material in the buckle forming a path for conducting light from the light source to a selected portion of the buckle.... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5151850 | Vehicle room floor illuminating apparatus To illuminate only a lower room space below the front and rear seat and the vehicle room floor, at least one first foot lamp is disposed on the lower surface of the instrument panel at a height roughly the same as that of the front seat cushion so as to i... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5149189 | Lateral illuminated buckle for vehicle seat belt system In an illuminated buckle for a seat belt system, an illuminating source is furnished in the buckle and a luminous cover section transmits the light from the illuminating source so as to emit light on the top and both lateral sides of the buckle main body.... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5113322 | Transit vehicle lighting fixture An elongated cornice lighting fixture in a public transit vehicle coupled with an advertising display panel is mounted above the windows on each side of the vehicle. Light from incandescent bulbs in each fixture is controlled by sheets of reflective optic... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5072339 | Open type vehicle An open type vehicle such as motorcycle or bicycle has a vehicle body including a seat upon which a rider sits. An illuminating lamp is arranged at a rear portion of the vehicle body for illuminating the back of a rider to clearly inform the existence of ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4933818 | Illuminated safety belt buckle An illuminated safety belt buckle, especially for a motor vehicle, having a buckle housing and a key to actuate a securing device that is disposed in the housing. When an associated buckle tongue is inserted into the insertion slot formed in the housing, ... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4823239 | Seat retractor with lighting means A seat belt retractor assembly includes lighting means for illuminating areas of a vehicle floor adjacent the retractor assembly. The preferred retractor assembly includes a plastic housing which has an opening with a lamp mounted on it to shine light thr... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4217628 | Electrical lighting system for rotating chair A lighting system for installation in a swivel chair of the type commonly found in van vehicles. The system is to display the van owner's CB "handle" or code designation and includes a bracket, attached insulated box, a nested metal container to which is ... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4181832 | Buckle apparatus for safety belt A buckle apparatus for safety belt assembly, comprises a tongue member provided on opposed side edges with notches, a base plate member having a portion where said tongue member is inserted and being formed on the opposed sides thereof with guide grooves ... | 01/01/1980 |
