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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 |
| 6631765 | Hanging liners by pipe expansion A method for securing and sealing one tubular to another downhole facilitates cementing prior to sealing and allows for suspension of one tubular in the other by virtue of pipe expansion techniques.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631766 | Methods, well cement compositions and lightweight additives therefor The present invention provides methods, lightweight well cement compositions and additives for the well cement compositions. The methods of the invention for sealing pipe in a well bore penetrating a zone or formation which readily fractures at low hydros... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631767 | Method and apparatus for selective injection or flow control with through-tubing operation capacity A downhole flow control device is provided for remotely controlling fluid flow of production or injection fluids, and may offer the capacity to pass wireline tools therethrough. In a broad aspect, the device may include: a body member having a first bore ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631768 | Expandable shifting tool Embodiments of the present invention disclose apparatus and methods that can be used to mechanically actuate a downhole tool with an expandable shifting tool. One embodiment of the invention is an expandable shifting tool comprising a housing having an ou... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631769 | Method of operating an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member A method of operating an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631770 | Landscaping mulch turner and treatment applicator and method of using the same A turner for quickly, easily, and aesthetically turning over and aerating and thickening a settled or compacted layer of an aggregate landscaping mulch material, and a method for doing so. The present turner includes an elongate cylindrical barrel having ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631771 | Controller and control method for orbit boring For an orbit boring to be performed by a tool (10) in an orbital motion along an orbit (A), a permissible range of an acceleration (a) of the orbital motion is provided to meet a criterion of a machining precision of the orbit boring, and the acceleration... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631772 | Roller bit rearing wear detection system and method A system and method for detecting the wear of a roller bit bearing between a roller drill bit body and a roller bit rotatably attached to the roller drill bit body. A valve-plug is placed between the roller drill bit body and roller bit such that the valv... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631773 | Articulated truck for carrying a load through a plurality of work cycles An articulated truck for carrying a load through a plurality of work cycles is disclosed. An embodiment includes a frame assembly, an articulation. joint, a plurality of axles, a plurality of ground engaging devices, an operator compartment, a body, an en... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631774 | Electric motor vehicle An electric motor vehicle with a battery mounted for supplying electric energy to the motor for driving the wheels has a pair of armrest bodies arranged on both sides of the seat, each armrest body having a battery storage compartment in which the battery... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631775 | Electric vehicle chassis with removable battery module and a method for battery module replacement An electric powered vehicle includes a chassis defining a battery module compartment and a battery module insertable into the battery module compartment of the chassis. A method of replacing a battery module of an electric powered vehicle provides a servi... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631776 | Magnetic sensor A pedestrian is sensed in a region of space external to a vehicle by generating a first magnetic flux at a first location on the vehicle so that the first magnetic flux extends into a region of space external of the vehicle, conducting the first magnetic ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631777 | Transport vehicle for skaters and skiers A vehicle designed specifically to pull persons standing upright on roller skates, ice skates, skis etc. The invention can be configured to operate on any surface and comprises of an engine driving a wheel or track, connected through a frame to a body pad... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631778 | Shock linkage assembly for a snowmobile suspension system The present invention provides a snowmobile suspension system comprising a slide frame for engagement with an endless track, a suspension arm, a bracket arm, and a rocker arm. The suspension arm has an upper portion adapted to be pivotally mounted relativ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631779 | On demand vehicle drive system An on demand vehicle drive system monitors vehicle performance and operating conditions and controls torque delivery to the vehicle wheels. The system includes a plurality of speed and position sensors, a transfer case having primary and secondary output ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631780 | Engine with torque converter In an engine with a torque converter for a saddle seat or buggy-type vehicle, a crankshaft and a shift drum placed approximately in parallel to a longitudinal direction of a vehicle are rotatably supported by a crankcase. The torque converter is provided ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631781 | Method and apparatus for controlling an electric powered assisted steering system using an adaptive blending torque filter An apparatus and method for controlling an electric steering assist system, which system provides assist in response to a steering control signal, the apparatus comprising: torque sensing means (20) operatively connected to a vehicle hand wheel (12) for p... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631782 | Electrically assisted power steering system for motor vehicles An electrically assisted power steering system for motor vehicles includes an input shaft (2) that is in working engagement with a steering wheel (4). The input shaft (2) is used to transfer a torque necessary for steering wheels that are to be steered. A... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631783 | Mapping reservoir characteristics using earth's nonlinearity as a seismic attribute This invention relates to mapping the hydrocarbon reservoir characteristics by mapping the reservoir formations that display dynamic elastic nonlinearity responses to the seismic signals. The main reason of this nonlinear behavior in the reservoir rocks i... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631784 | Device for reducing noise emissions A device for reducing the noise emissions of a machine for printing flat material, wherein flat material is transportable across an impression cylinder, comprising at least one muffling element disposed across a portion of a transport path of the flat mat... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631785 | Sound attenuating composite articles incorporating scrim material and methods of making same Sound attenuating composite articles for use within vehicles as floor coverings and other interior trim components are provided. A sound attenuating composite article includes a damping layer, decoupler layer, scrim/web layer, and a porous upholstery mate... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631786 | Process and device for the lubrication of a railroad track with Vignole-type rails A method for the lubrication of Vignole type railroad track, especially preceding a curved portion which is subject to wear by the wheel flanges of railroad cars, by applying lubricant essentially horizontally against the inner side of the Vignole type ra... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631787 | Lubrication system A lubrication system for a vibratory apparatus such as a hydraulic striking device. The system includes a lubricant pump for pumping lubricant to one or more points of lubrication on the device and a drive for the pump powered in response to vibration of ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631788 | Elevator system with safety installation An elevator system has a pair of horizontally opposed vertical surfaces defining therebetween a doorway or opening to an elevator cage and a door moving horizontally to open and close the opening. In particular, the system has a first optical device havin... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631789 | Method for braking a traction sheave elevator, and traction sheave elevator A method and apparatus for braking a tractor sheave elevator. In an emergency situation, the elevator braking is complimented by using a second braking device not connected to the traction sheave. A secondary braking can be accomplished by applying a brak... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631790 | Method for braking a traction sheave elevator, traction sheave elevator and use of an emergency power supply A method for braking a traction sheave elevator stops the elevator in the event of an emergency by the braking of the elevator using a braking device not comprised in the drive machine. A traction sheave elevator is provided with a braking device not comp... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631791 | Brake disc wear indicator A brake disc wear indicator comprising a brake disc rotor having two opposed braking surfaces for engaging opposed brake friction pads, and at least one hole provided in the rotor at a location behind a braking surface and at a predetermined depth and dis... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631792 | Low friction slip assembly An improved slip assembly having a base and at least two opposing slip frames positioned on the base with each of the slip frames including a planar slip surface. Additionally, a die is carrier positioned within each of the slip frames and each of the die... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631793 | Torque tube and conical back plate for aircraft brake systems A torque tube and conical back plate for aircraft brakes including a torque tube having a truncated back plate of thin metal construction extending from the outboard end thereof. The conical back plate is characterized by inner and outer reinforcing rings... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631794 | Drive unit assembly with a regenerative retarder A vehicle drive unit assembly includes an axle extending between a pair of wheels, a braking system for slowing and stopping the vehicle, and a retarding system located on the axle for assisting the braking system. The axle has a housing and an axle shaft... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631795 | Fluid coupling with baffle plate In a fluid coupling with a baffle plate protruding on the side of an inner peripheral surface of a circulating circuit, a clutch chamber is defined between a back of a turbine impeller and a side cover covering the back of the impeller, to communicate wit... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631796 | Vehicle parking brake system, and method of controlling the same A vehicle parking brake system having an AUTO selector for selectively establishing an automatic mode and a manual mode, parking brake units, and an electronic control unit operable in the automatic mode to automatically activate the parking brake units t... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631797 | No-back device A no-back device for an actuator having a screw shaft extending along an axis and a brake element fixed for rotation with the shaft and extending laterally of the axis, the no-back device comprising a rotary ratchet member and a rotary friction member mou... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631798 | Printed circuit board support A printed circuit board support, conveying system, and processing system. In accordance with the present invention, a printed circuit board support is provided comprising a support base, a spacer, and a spacer securement. The support base defines a suppor... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631799 | Vibratory feeding system A vibratory feeding system includes a hopper, a tray and a vibrator. The hopper is disposed above the tray so that components can flow from the hopper to the tray. The vibrator is mounted to the tray, so that the tray can be vibrated to move components al... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631800 | Dispenser for fibers A dispenser for fibers for use by a sportsman and adapted to be attached to an article of clothing or gear worn by the sportsman. The dispenser is a capsule with a body and a cap with apertures that can be aligned. When the apertures are aligned, fibers c... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631801 | Transport package A transport package for containing sample tubes and similar materials prone to leakage comprises a rigid, crush resistant tube e.g. wound from cardboard and having an integrally formed super-absorbent lining, the ends of the tube being closed by end caps.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631802 | Tool box drill bit retainer A tool box drill bit retainer that provides for the containment of different diameter drill bits inside the tool box, the primary application of which is keeping larger size drill bits within the drill bit recess of the tool box. The improved structure of... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631803 | Beverage cooler box A beverage cooler box is provided which is intended to receive ice or other cooling means to keep containers packaged therein cool. The box is made of a material which is impervious to liquid which may be contained within the box during use. The box inclu... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6631804 | Displayable lighter package A displayable lighter package includes a display stand including a circular upper deck having an upper receiving cavity, a circular lower deck having a lower receiving cavity, and a central supporting shaft detachably supported between the upper deck and ... | 10/14/2003 |
