...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5984098 | Surprise box for containing objects The invention relates to a surprise box for containing objects. According to the invention, the surprise box is essentially constituted by a hollow body made of deformable material, provided with an opening zone giving access to the inside of the hollow b... | 11/16/1999 |