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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 |
| 8117893 | Hammer test bench A test bench for testing a hammer and hammer tool comprising: a bench frame; a load cell assembly mounted on the bench frame for absorbing the impact delivered by the hammer; and a movable mounting deck for securing the hammer to the bench frame and for moving the h... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8056391 | Digital wound detection system Methods and devices for a miniature, ultra-low power impact recorder for detecting, quantifying and recording the energy of an explosive blast or ballistic projectile impact. In one embodiment, the impact recorder can included a sensor comprised of an array of elect... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8033156 | Sensor apparatus and method for detecting impacts An impact test system for collecting hail storm data comprises a vehicle, a video recorder, a container, a plurality of dynamic force sensors, an atmospheric instrument system, a mounting fixture, and a data processing system. The plurality of dynamic force sensors ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7886572 | Method for calibrating a backlash impulse device in a sport implement The calibration of a backlash impulse device in a sport implement (20) is effected by firstly measuring the natural frequency of the striking surface (26) of the implement; determining from the measured natural frequency, a time of occurrence *T* and a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7607337 | Two-way linear/dynamic force multiplying device That uses the weight of an electric car (1) that runs along a lopsided lever (2), that is, a lever that is larger one side than on the other, with a chain (3) fastened to the smaller side, to transfer the force generated by the weight of the car... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7596985 | Impact test apparatus An impact test apparatus allows a retaining member to retain a test object. The retaining member is attached to an elastic member. When a weight is made to collide against the test object, impact is applied to the test object. The test object is subjected to free os... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7549315 | Protocol for characterizing rock, method for characterizing rock hardness and methods for use therewith A protocol for characterizing a rock is provided. The protocol includes a crushing operation, wherein a test column of the rock in granular form is subjected to a compressive force orientated parallel to the axis of the column. The protocol further includes a measur... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7543474 | Impact sensor system for pedestrian protection An impact sensor system with at least one foil-type switching element having a plurality of active areas including at least a first a second carrier foil arranged at a certain distance by at least one first spacer.The spacer has a plurality of recesses defining at l... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7281417 | Method for evaluating quality of golf club head, method for conducting quality control of golf club head, method for manufacturing golf club head and golf club, golf club head, and golf club Evaluation of the durability or the coefficient of restitution of a golf club head 1 is performed by measuring a response signal of an impact surface 10 of a golf club head 1 when imparting a vibration to the impact surface 10, finding a ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7213724 | Table tennis ball delivery device A table tennis ball delivery device adapted to be secured to or adjacent the side of a table tennis table for directing a ball to a player upon the activation of a switch by the player. The device includes a chamber for carrying a supply of table tennis balls, a bal... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7162913 | Method of evaluating restitution characteristic of golf club, system for evaluating restitution characteristic, and golf club A method of evaluating restitution characteristics of a golf club head, a system for evaluating the restitution characteristics and a golf club, are provided in which a coefficient of restitution of a golf club head is inferred and obtained without disassembling the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 6997035 | Method and device for evaluating restitution characteristics of a golf club head A method for evaluating restitution characteristics of a golf club head with ease and high accuracy compared to conventional methods and devices. The method first acquires a resonance frequency of the impact surface in a mass added state, which is obtained by affixi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6945088 | Multi-fragment impact test specimen A multiple fragment impact test specimen, and a method for using it in multiple fragment impact tests against a target, is disclosed. The test specimen comprises two or more fragments fixed to one or more connecting members so that the fragments are held at a fixed ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935157 | Anti-bob system for cycles A control system is operable to selectably activate shock damping devices associated with a bicycle so as to eliminate bobbing encountered under extreme pedaling conditions. The system includes a crank axle torque detector which operates to detect a level of torque ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6796163 | Leak-Tightness and operational test of a stop valve in a pneumatic suspension A method is for the leak-tightness and operational testing of a stop valve of a pneumatic suspension of a motor vehicle with gas springs, with at least in each case one active volume capable of being connected via the stop valve, the vehicle including at least one c... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6755072 | Ball-batting implement testing device A testing equipment including a first joint extending upright from a base (11), a final joint on which a holder (24) for holding a grip of a ball-hitting tool is installed, and an intermediate joint disposed between the first and final joints. The firs... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6742381 | Apparatus and method for evaluating damping performance of vibration-damping devices A damping performance evaluation apparatus for damping devices including: a support member detachably supporting a damping device in a state enabling the device to exhibit a damping effect thereof; a hammer member for applying oscillation force to the device caused ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6698272 | Device for indicating exposure to an impact, adverse temperature and/or humidity An impact sensor for indicating exposure of an electronic equipment to a predetermined impact force is described. The impact sensor has a hollow case, a mass within the case, and a number of wire filaments supporting the mass within the case. Exposure of ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6502449 | Test strip holder for supporting test strips measuring the intensity of shot peening in cavities A holder for mounting a test strip for measuring the intensity of shot peening in internal cavities includes a receptacle receiving any of multiple inserts configured to form a segment of an internal cavity of a component to be peened. The test strip defi... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6466840 | Detailed die process severity analysis and optimization methodology A system is provided for monitoring the operation of a press machine over a series of press running cycles. A plurality of press operating events associated with the operation of the press machine are defined. Each press operating event has a modifiable c... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6082172 | System and method for checking the quality of hammering operation on a mechanical component during the hammering operation A system and a method are used for checking the quality of a hammering operation to provide an interference fit of a component relative to a seat. A load cell and a linear transducer provides signals indicative of a hammering force applied to the componen... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6064931 | Control apparatus for vehicle A wheel load of each wheel or a vehicle body load is estimated based on a gain of a resonance frequency of a tire, and the estimated wheel load or vehicle body load is applied to a braking control or an acceleration control. Further, a ground contact load... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6035263 | Device for testing product using communication ports of personal computer A device for testing a product includes: a programmable logic controller (PLC) for loading or unloading a mechanical part of a test target product at a regular position suitable to a test environment; a personal computer (PC) for performing bidirectional ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5987961 | Apparatus and method for testing paving An apparatus for testing asphalt or other paving samples includes a cabinet for housing the mechanical elements of the invention, and a computerized control console for monitoring and controlling the mechanism. The cabinet includes a pair of weighted roll... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5918262 | Frangible microsphere peak pressure measuring device and method of making same Peak pressure of a shock wave can be measured by a plurality of frangible crospheres of known fracture pressures. The microspheres are sized to be surrounded by the shock wave as the shock wave travels thereby. The microspheres remaining intact after the ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5847262 | Impact detecting apparatus An impact detecting apparatus has a housing having a conical slope therein and a ball located on the conical slope. A shaft is located within the housing and movably supported on the housing for striking the ball with one end. A fixed electrode is located... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5485742 | Test sill for railcar cushion units A cushion unit is supported in a test sill for testing by a hydraulic ram tester. The test sill includes a horizontal sill member. A stop block having a receptacle for receiving a rod end of the cushion unit is attachable to the sill member at any of a pl... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5410905 | Meter for comparing impact hammers An apparatus and method of measuring and comparing actual and relative impact forces of an impact machine to determine the operating parameters of the machine wherein the apparatus includes a vessel containing a fluid, a vessel piston which moves into the... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5311856 | Gas gun and quick release mechanism for large loads A large diameter gas gun has a triggering mechanism for quickly and effecely releasing a large bore projectile which is accelerated under gas pressure to impact upon a target area to produce a substantial shock field.... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5277055 | Impact and impact-rotary tool testing apparatus using rotary speed and impact energy A test stand has a base supporting standards on which are mounted a crossbar and an adjustably locatable header. The header supports an actuator for raising and lowering the crossbar which holds V-blocks for engaging the handles of an impact or impact-rot... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5184499 | Testing device with acceleration tube A testing device, especially for ignition elements, has an acceleration tube (3) with an acceleration piston (4) slidable therein. The space in the acceleration tube (3) between the piston (4) and an exit aperture (7) is connectable with a vacuum pump (10... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5127257 | Air gun solenoid tester The present invention is an air gun solenoid tester which includes a test fixture that holds the air gun solenoid in such a manner that air can be supplied to the air gun solenoid being tested through the test fixture and air can exit from the air gun sol... | 07/07/1992 |
| 4996867 | Golf club swinging apparatus This invention is concerned with a golf club swinging apparatus for testing performance of golf clubs, for example. The golf club swinging apparatus is capable of swinging a golf club from an addressing position through take-back, back swing top, down swi... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4989462 | Impact sensor A housing, simulating the configuration of a container such as a glass bottle, includes an internal chamber for supporting a center post having an axial bore for receiving a biaxial accelerometer electrically connected to circuitry for detecting and recor... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4951985 | Bumper for impact detection A bumper for impact detection with an object is disclosed. An electrically conductive member has a compressible, electrically conductive material mounted thereto. An insulator formed of mesh material is sandwiched between the electrically conductive membe... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4901587 | Drill test fixture A test fixture for comparing the performance characteristics of air feed drills includes a frame and a simulated linear thrust load. Included also is a peck counter, a linear transducer for measuring stroke length, and an rpm counter. These measurements a... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4819638 | Apparatus for non-contacting disintegration of calculi The present invention is directed to an improvement for an apparatus for non-contacting disintegration of calculi in the body of the patient by emitting a focus shock wave from an output end of fluid-filled shock wave tube which output end has a flexible ... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4754975 | Iron club head An iron club head which comprises a core body having a core portion, a sole portion, and a hosel portion. The core portion is formed with a front or club face at the predetermined inclination and includes a ball impacting portion. An inner layer of non-me... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4713962 | Test device for a dental percussion instrument A test device for dental instruments, which have a movably seated ram that moves toward the test subject in free flight with constant speed and after impact against the subject will return to initial position, characterized by a test member which is situa... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4689985 | Calibration impact hammer An instrumented hammer that gives the operator a measurement of the impact energy of each hammer blow. A head or main body portion slidably receives an inertia rod spring mounted in a longitudinal bore therein. Upon striking a surface, momentum causes mov... | 09/01/1987 |
