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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 |
| 7332026 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326291 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303015 | Cementitious compositions containing interground cement clinker and zeolite Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially cementitious compositions that include interground cement clinker and zeolite, with and without gypsum. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to fo...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 |
| 7285164 | Fluid loss additives for cement slurries Methods for cementing in a subterranean zone, which use a cement composition that includes zeolite, cementitious material, proportioned fluid loss control additives and a mixing fluid. Cement compositions containing proportioned fluid loss control additives, and met... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7244357 | Pumps for filtration systems Improvements in product water throughput from a reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filter achieved by thinner feed spacers in the RO element, enhanced recovery (ratio of permeate to feed), pressure recovery of the retentate fluid pressure opposing the feed water pressure... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210204 | Personalized casket ornament display plaque A casket ornament display plaque and associated methods for memorializing a deceased individual. The casket ornament display plaque comprises a decorative board, a casket ornament attached to the board, and indicia attached to the board identifying a deceased to be ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7172425 | Use of ozone for the treatment of bad breath A method of treating bad breath, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto mouth tissue for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172727 | Apparatus for blood oxygenation An apparatus and method for blood oxygenation are provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a first inlet to receive a fluid, e.g., physiologic saline; a second inlet to receive a gas, e.g., oxygen, from a gas supply; and an outlet coupled to a capillary ass... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147067 | Zeolite-containing drilling fluids Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially drilling fluids, that comprise zeolite and a carrier fluid. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140439 | Zeolite-containing remedial compositions Methods and compositions for wellbore treating fluids, especially remedial compositions such as pills, that include zeolite and at least one carrier fluid. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7062957 | Percolation test apparatus A percolation test apparatus comprises a water tank (12), a pipe (36) for directing water from the tank into a hole (20) in the ground, an on-off valve (32) for controlling the flow of water in the conduit, and a water level sensor (30... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6974435 | Method for enriching a bodily fluid with a gas A system utilizes an oxygenation device to generate a gas-enriched physiologic fluid and to combine it with a bodily fluid to create a gas-enriched bodily fluid. The oxygenation device may take the form of a disposable cartridge, which is placed within an enclosure.... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6936221 | Method of forming gas-enriched fluid A method for forming a gas-enriched fluid is provided. The method includes a step of providing a mixing chamber having a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A first fluid is delivered into the mixing chamber via the first inlet and flows vertically. A second... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6913382 | Treatment of fluids A method for fixing a first fluid within a second fluid which includes the steps of mixing the first and second fluids together and subjecting the first and second fluids to an electric field and a high voltage corona like electric discharge. The method can be used,... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6858240 | Carbon dioxide-hydrate product and method of manufacture thereof A method for preparing a frozen carbonated beverage that remains stable at home freezer temperatures as well as commercial freezer temperatures, and a frozen carbonated beverage produced by said method. According to a preferred method of the invention, carbon dioxid... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6821438 | Apparatus and method for increasing oxygen levels in a liquid Apparatus and method for increasing dissolved oxygen levels in a liquid. An oxygenation system (100) includes a liquid source (102) from which liquid is introduced into a piping network (106) by a pump (104). Colloidal minerals are inject... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6652893 | Machine and process for aerating and flavoring water An enclosed tank with a water inlet, a water outlet, an air inlet, and an air outlet. A flavor additive cartridge is attached in-line with the air inlet. It evaporates flavoring or other additives into the air inlet. Water is forced to flow turbulently th... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6596702 | Compositions for use in rehydration and nutrition during athletic exercise and methods of making same The invention provides sports beverages which supply a readily metabolizable, natural carbohydrate, trehalose. The use of trehalose provides twice the concentration of glucose molecules for immediate energy compared to monosaccharide solutions of the same... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6576276 | CO2-hydrate product and method of manufacture thereof A method for preparing a frozen carbonated beverage that remains stable at home freezer temperatures as well as commercial freezer temperatures, and a frozen carbonated beverage produced by said method. According to a preferred method of the invention, ca... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6506428 | Ozone cleaning and sanitation method and apparatus for ice and ice conveyance systems Apparatus and method are disclosed for production of ice and maintenance of an ice conveyance free of microbial contamination. Ozone is incorporated into water from which the ice is made, so that significant ozone content is present in the ice. This ice m... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6455511 | Compositions for use in rehydration and nutrition during athletic exercise and methods of making same The invention provides sports beverages which supply a readily metabolizable, natural carbohydrate, trehalose. The use of trehalose provides twice the concentration of glucose molecules for immediate energy compared to monosaccharide solutions of the same... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6328909 | Frozen chlorine dioxide-containing composition and methods related thereto A frozen chlorine dioxide-containing composition comprising a metal chlorite and a protic acid in a frozen aqueous matrix made by freezing a substantially chloride dioxide-free aqueous solution comprising a metal chlorite at a concentration ranging from a... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6284293 | Method for generating oxygenated water An apparatus 10 generates oxygenated water having a significantly reduced oxidation reduction potential (ORP). A carbon filter 100 removes particulate impurities from the water as it comes into the apparatus. A water softener 150 removes minerals from the... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6200488 | Water bottle cap A water bottle cap for sealing a water bottle containing water supersaturated with oxygen The water bottle cap of the present invention is designed to help maintain the supersaturated oxygen level of the oxygenated water in the water bottle from the time ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6149951 | Manufacture of edible frozen products A simple, inexpensive method of producing a gas hydrate is provided comprising the steps: (i) filling a vessel with an amount of liquid water and/or frozen water, (ii) adding an amount of condensed hydrate forming gas to the vessel in a manner such that t... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6120731 | Frozen chlorine dioxide-containing composition and methods related thereto A frozen chlorine dioxide-containing composition comprising a metal chlorite and a protic acid in a frozen aqueous matrix made by freezing a substantially chlorine dioxide-free aqueous solution comprising a metal chlorite at a concentration ranging from a... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6060092 | Cooling and CO2 -enrichment of drinking water A method for continuous carbonation and optionally cooling of drinking water which can be carried out in a user-friendly appliance which can be accommodated in any household and provides the consumer with the possibility of dispensing preferably cooled, C... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6048566 | Non-alcoholic beverage and process of making A nonalcoholic beverage such as table water, mineral water or the like is described. In order to develop a well-tolerated composition which can be administered easily and which permits the body to be supplied almost incidentally with a desirable dose of u... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5904851 | Oxygenating apparatus, method for oxygenating liquid therewith, and applications thereof A process for enriching water with oxygen, wherein water is conducted through a water inlet into a sealed enriching space and through one or more turbulent mixers in the enriching space, open is introduced through an oxygen inlet into the water in the enr... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5885467 | Method and apparatus for making oxygen enriched liquids A process for enriching a liquid with oxygen which includes the steps of: introducing a liquid and oxygen into a liquid and oxygen mixer and mixing the liquid with oxygen therein; introducing the liquid into a sealed enriching vessel containing a pluralit... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5814222 | Oxygen enriched liquids, method and apparatus for making, and applications thereof A process for enriching a liquid with oxygen by introducing the liquid into an oxygen enriching vessel, subdividing the liquid, subjecting the interior of the vessel to an oxygen pressure of at least about 20 psi, conducting the introduced water in a subs... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5758571 | Method and apparatus for producing and dispensing aerated or blended fluid products Apparatus for producing and dispensing an aerated product comprises a mixer which has a first inlet for receiving a fluid, a second inlet for receiving a gas, and an outlet. A relatively long continuous turbulence passage of relatively small cross section... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5747079 | Oxygenated beverage The invention provides oxygenated solutions, such as beverages, useful for the alleviation of halitosis. Further provided are methods of using these solutions in remediating mouth odor.... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5706661 | Apparatus and method for controlling the consistency and quality of a frozen carbonated beverage product An apparatus and method are provided for controlling the consistency and quality of a frozen carbonated beverage product made by mixing several ingredients including syrup, water and carbon dioxide in a mixing chamber of a frozen carbonated beverage machi... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5618463 | Ice ball molding apparatus An ice molding apparatus includes a first mold assembly which includes a first hollow chamber portion and which includes a spike assembly which projects inward from a wall of the first hollow chamber portion. The spike assembly includes a distal end adapt... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5587191 | Process for making highly oxygenated drinking water and drinking water made by the process A process for making highly oxygenated drinking water includes initially preparing a stabilized hydrogen peroxide solution, and then adding a suitably small quantity of it to natural drinking water. The stabilized hydrogen peroxide solution is made by add... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5433967 | Method for producing and dispensing aerated or blended food products Apparatus for producing and dispensing an aerated product comprises a mixer which has a first inlet for receiving a fluid, a second inlet for receiving a gas, and an outlet. A relatively long continuous turbulence passage of relatively small cross section... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5378480 | Method of preparing an oxygenated cocktail for ingesting by a human The method of preparing an oxygenated nutritional beverage for individual consumption by a human where the human utilizes an individual sized beverage container within which is deposited a precise quantity of a nutritional powder with this powder includin... | 01/03/1995 |
