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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 |
| 7165369 | Building A building, comprises sheets of wooden material with the external walls (10), internal walls (1), floor and/or roof boards (20) each made of wooden sheets and of a double- or multi-skinned form, thus comprising at least one inner sheet (2, 12... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6976337 | Energy-saving housing The invention provides energy-saving housing wherein the indoor temperature condition can be made comfortable throughout the year by a small amount of energy by suppressing loads on cooling and heating devices, and high airtightness and high heat insulation performa... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6698156 | Method and apparatus for hollow metal fabrication A method and apparatus for constructing hollow metal frames having a grout filled interior is disclosed. An apparatus includes a substantially planar body having an upper and lower surface. The upper surface includes at least one grip. The lower surface i... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6490831 | Multiple structure profile for the production of windows and door frames Profile for window and door frames which is formed by an outer metal profile (1, 2), a plastic profile (3, 4), a resin layer (5) and an inner wood fillet (6, 7). The plastic profile (3, 4) is coupled to the metal profile (1, 2) thanks to two plastic wings... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6170210 | Continuous gear hinge with intumescent seals A continuous gear hinge, having extruded aluminum leaves and an extruded aluminum cap which holds the leaves together at meshed gear segments on the leaves, has the capacity to establish a seal between the door and hinge jamb to which it is attached. That... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6151846 | Pin and slide method to install and affix cladding Method to install and affix all kinds of building cladding to both new and existing building structures and to any free-standing structure. The method covers the mounting and securing in place of window and door surrounds and panels made from pre-cast sto... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5934030 | Door frame A door frame including of first and second door frame members is provided wherein each of the first and second door frame members is of unitary molded fiberglass construction. Each of the first and second door frame members including side jambs having a h... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5491940 | Method and apparatus for mounting window on angled sill The present invention provides a variable angle wedge that supports a replacement window and compensates for whatever sill angle exists on the previous window frame. A flange opposite the variable angle extends between a window engaging member and a sill ... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5239797 | Protective bridge for window sills The reinforcing bridge is intended to prevent crumbling of plaster at the lateral ledges of window sills under the influence of vibrations, wind and thermal expansions. The reinforcing bridge has a piece of elastic, plastic profile, which serves to embrac... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5207040 | Interior insulating window An interior insulating window having a rigid frame extending about the perimeter of the window, the outer edge of said frame having foam strips mounted which provide a sealing edge. The aformentioned frame which may be composed of a variety of materials w... | 05/04/1993 |
| 4442644 | Frame member for use with construction blocks A frame member for a door or window wherein the member is for use within a wall formed of consumable building blocks. The frame member includes upright structural column jambs and a header member extending between the jambs and united thereto and tie mean... | 04/17/1984 |
| 3932973 | Insubars A construction member including a row of cans and a pair of channels of mesh or the like, housing and holding the cans together. Each of these channels includes an elongated middle piece of the mesh and an elongated lateral piece on each side of the middl... | 01/20/1976 |
