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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 |
| 6209534 | Cooking device with a gas burner mounted in a glass-ceramic molded body The cooking device includes a glass-ceramic molded body (2) providing a cooking surface. The glass-ceramic molded body (2) includes a closed or an open upwardly projecting portion (3,13) that, together with a glass-ceramic cover (11) that fits over it, fo... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209535 | Heating apparatus A heating apparatus comprises a combustion chamber, formed of an assembly having a rear wall, two lateral walls, an upper wall and a lower wall. The combustion chamber has at least one outlet for flue gases. The walls forming said combustion chamber are c... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209536 | Venturi apparatus for deep fryer A fryer system has a vat containing at least one heat exchange tube, and a gas supply port. A venturi is connected at a first end to the gas supply port. A nozzle of a burner is located proximate a first end of a heat exchange tube. At least three elbows ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209537 | Resuscitation device and method of making the same A manually manipulated resuscitation mask, which includes a flexible barrier for providing a sealing contact with a face of a victim in a region adjacent to a victim's mouth. The flexible barrier has an opening therethrough to cooperate with the victim's ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209538 | Dry powder medicament inhalator having an inhalation-activated flow diverting means for triggering delivery of medicament An inhalation-activated inhalator having a primary inhalation passage and a secondary inhalation passage disposed in communication with the primary inhalation passage and a source of medicament. The primary inhalation passage has airflow inhibiting mechan... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209539 | Asymmetric patient adapter for ventilator circuits A patient adapter for being connected to gas tubing in a ventilator circuit comprises of an inspiratory and an expiratory pipe, the latter having an internal diameter at least about 20% greater than the diameter of the inspiratory pipe. The invention also... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209540 | Artificial respiration apparatus The present invention provides a small-size, small-weight, low-cost artificial respiration apparatus which can easily be used in an ordinary hospital. The artificial respiration apparatus 10 includes: a positive blower 12p for generating a positive air pr... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209541 | Hydrophobic electrostatic breathing filters, and methods of manufacturing the same A hydrophobic electrostatic breathing filter is fabricated by applying a thin layer of adhesive to the pinch ring of a patient side filter housing portion. A hydrophobic membrane is positioned over the adhesively coated pinch ring to effect a hermetic sea... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209542 | Combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleep A combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleeping is provided in which a face mask (10) is connected through an air tube (14) to a gas supply system (16). The face mask (10) is connected through a connector (20) to a dental ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209543 | Condom providing enhanced protection against sexually transmitted diseases A reliable male condom that is roughly tubular and that has one open end and one closed end and that applies to the purposes of disease prevention and birth control. A fitted scrotal sac extends downward from the bottom portion of the open end and extends... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209544 | Turning restraining device A restraining device includes an article of dress (3) or a harness, which is put on or fastened around at least one part of the body. Two parts (4, 5) of a strap of about the same length extend from the backside of the article of dress (3) or the harness ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209545 | Method for recovering peripheral nerves functionality The method for recovering the peripheral nerve function includes a manual massage along with the nerve. In so doing, the palpation of a peripheral nerve is performed to determine its nerve condition, followed by applying a pressure deep into the soft tiss... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209546 | Apparatus and method for improved hydrate formation and improved efficiency of recovery of expansion agent in processes for expanding tobacco and other agricultural products An apparatus and a method for recovering additional expansion agent in a process for the expansion of tobacco or another agricultural product are disclosed. One embodiment is a method for recovering additional expansion agent in a process for the expansio... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209547 | Cigarette filter A cigarette filter having a reagent which chemically reacts with and removes a gaseous component of a smoke stream. The reagent contains functional groups covalently bonded to a non-volatile inorganic substrate which is incorporated in the filter. The fil... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209548 | Method and apparatus for nail coloring A method and apparatus for applying nail paint is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment a pen-like applicator is provided that comprises a barrel wherein nail paint is contained and a nib that is configured for applying nail paint to a nail. In a preferred... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209549 | Hair root volumizing clip A method of increasing hair volume includes applying a hair clip to the roots of the hair. A chemical solution is applied to at least part of the hair that is in the clip. After the first step of the chemical processing is complete, the hair is rinsed, wi... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209550 | Flossing tool A flossing tool includes a handle, first and second arms, first and second retention pads, a supply of floss string, and a cutting notch. The handle is fabricated with a handle cavity to store the supply of floss string. The first and second arms extend o... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209551 | Methods and compositions for post-etch layer stack treatment in semiconductor fabrication Methods and compositions for treating a wafer's layer stack following metal etching are provided. The methods involve providing a semiconductor wafer layer stack in a plasma processing system following metal etch, and treating the layer stack with one or ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209552 | Method of preventing or reducing formation of polymeric deposits in vessels during emptying A method of emptying vessels containing dispersions, solutions or suspensions of polymers in which during the emptying process the liquid medium also used to take up the polymers into the dispersion, solution or suspension is passed into the space within ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209553 | Method of and apparatus for washing photomask and washing solution for photomask Organic matter and metal impurities present on the surface of a photomask are removed. Foreign matter still adhering to the surface of the photomask is removed with H2 gas dissolved water. The photomask is dried. Thus provided is a method of wa... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209554 | Method of and apparatus for removing oil from a waste object A waste object containing oil has a first opening formed therein at an upper portion thereof and a second opening positioned below the first opening. The first and second openings are connected to a recovery tank. Hot water of a predetermined temperature ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209555 | Substrate cassette for ultrasonic cleaning A cassette for supporting electrical component substrates in a megasonic processing bath includes a pair of end panels spaced apart longitudinally, a pair of side rails extending longitudinally along opposed sides of the substrate cassette, and at least o... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209556 | Umbrella skeleton made of composite material An umbrella skeleton is composed of a shaft, a runner fitted slidably over the shaft, a plurality of ribs arranged radially from the shaft such that ribs are fastened pivotally at one end thereof with the shaft, and a plurality of strut ribs fastened pivo... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209557 | Collapsible structures A collapsible structure has first and second wall panels, each wall panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, a frame retaining sleeve for retaining the respective frame member, and a fabric material substantially c... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209558 | Foldable tent A foldable tent (10) comprising a frame (11) with a cover (12) and ground sheet (13) affixed thereto. The frame comprises a plurality of U-shaped frame members (14), each having a base (25) from which extend two arms (26& 27). The group of arms (26) are p... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209559 | Valve assembly for preventing liquid ingestion and methods A valve assembly includes a housing and a float. The housing is constructed and arranged to inhibit movement of the float between a resting position to a position where it is situated in its valve seat, unless a selected liquid volume within the valve hou... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209560 | Pressure testing assembly and testing method for propane tank systems A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. The standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve assembly including a... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209561 | Emergency pressure relief valve An emergency pressure relief valve has a housing fluidly connected to a pressurized system line carrying a system fluid. The housing carries a piston and a valve member which move within the housing between a closed position and an open position. The pist... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209562 | Valve assembly, pressure testing apparatus and testing method for propane tank system A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. In one embodiment, the standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve a... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209563 | Solenoid control valve An engine oil solenoid control valve includes a molded one-piece valve nozzle and coil bobbin member that defines a valve nozzle and a solenoid coil bobbin and also defines an integral check valve receiving receptacle at an exhaust port and first and seco... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209564 | Device for adjusting pressure difference in a valve fed with two fluids of different pressures A pressure difference adjusting device is provided for a valve having a first inlet for a first fluid of a first pressure, a second inlet for a second fluid of a second pressure not equal to the first pressure, and an outlet. The pressure difference adjus... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209565 | Pressure latched poppet cartridge valve A pulse piloted cartridge valve that defaults to a closed position. A spring biases against a latching piston assembly within the valve to position the latching piston assembly to the closed position. In this position, a supply port is sealed off from a c... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209566 | Hydraulic control systems A hydraulic actuator for a vehicle roll control system includes a fluid pressure transducer 28, housed in a valve block 16, the output characteristic of which is temperature dependent. In order to correct for this the temperature of the fluid is monitored... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209567 | Foam trap for beer or other gas propelled liquid dispensing systems A foam trap or FOB for a gas propelled or mechanically pumped liquid dispensing system, having an upper ball stopper valve seat and gas vent port at the top and a lower ball stopper valve seat and liquid outlet port at the bottom, with two floating ball s... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209568 | Gas supply system including a pressure-regulating device and installation for dispensing working liquid A system for providing gas to a container includes a source of gas under pressure, a container, and a pressure regulating device. The pressure-regulating device includes an inlet intended to be connected to a source of the gas under pressure, an outlet, c... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209569 | Safety shut-off valve assembly for a fuel dispenser A safety shut-off valve assembly is especially for use with a dispenser unit used at retail gasoline service stations. The shut-off valve assembly comprises an open-top fuel flow chamber for permanent mounting at a base of the fuel dispenser, a removable ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209570 | Automatic flush valve An automatic flush water distribution system for use in an evaporative cooling system includes a water distribution pipe adapted to be connected to a source of pressurized water. The pipe has a plurality of water distribution ports formed therein and a ve... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209571 | Process gas supply unit A process gas supply unit has a supply valve for supplying process gas to a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, a purge valve for supplying inert gas, a check valve provided in a passage between an inert gas source and the purge valve and a common mani... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209572 | Device for repairing drains A coupling system that can be placed into the existing drain and over the existing drain pipe to effect a repair without removal of an existing tub, shower or similar receptacle. The drain coupling system is self-sealing and can be locked into place from ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209573 | Wet battery and vehicle-based water management system A water management system for a motor vehicle in which water is collected from the condenser (1) of the air-conditioning unit, stored in a master water tank (5) and distributed therefrom to the battery (15), screen wash jet (27) and radiator (37). The veh... | 04/03/2001 |
