...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4902177 | Rapid change tool cutter and driving system Improvements in tool holders in the field of machine tools; quick change connectors for replacing one tool holder with another in chucks mounted on rotary machine tool drive shafts and spindles; tool changing attachment permitting rapidly changing or swit... | 02/20/1990 |