...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D536152 | Lifting magnet | 01/30/2007 |
| 7049919 | Magnetic adsorption device and production method thereof and magnetic apparatus A magnetic adsorption device comprises: a magnetic circuit block having a cavity extending in one direction and divided into a plurality of magnetic pole members at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cavity by a plurality of spacers; and a permanent m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 5243314 | Magnetic holding device A magnetic holding device is provided that includes at least one electromagnet assembly for selectively switching a holding portion for a magnetic substance into an excited state or an unexcited state; and a permanent magnet for selectively keeping the ho... | 09/07/1993 |