British merchant Peter Durand invented the tin can in 1810.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6285867 | Combination emergency phone and personal audio device A combination personal audio device and emergency phone provides a user with personal audio entertainment while also providing full duplex wireless communication with an emergency response service. The apparatus includes an audio information access device... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6260765 | Remotely controllable thermostat A thermostat system for controlling activation of a temperature management system is operable in an energy-savings mode for enhancing energy savings and in a comfort mode for enhancing comfort, where the operating mode is selectable by a user. The thermos... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6226510 | Emergency phone for automatically summoning multiple emergency response services A hand-held wireless communication apparatus transmits and receives cellular radio signals that are compatible with a cellular network, and summons assistance during an emergency situation from multiple emergency response services. The apparatus comprises... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6044257 | Panic button phone An emergency use only panic button phone provides a low cost comprehensive personal security device. The panic button phone has a large button located on a rigid housing that contains a cellular receiver and transmitter. Pressing the large button allows t... | 03/28/2000 |