William F. Semple, a dentist, was awarded the first US Patent on chewing gum in 1869. His recipe contained powdered chalk.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6799581 | Ponytail holder with low friction interior portion A ponytail holder with an inner elastic band and an outer cushioning sleeve. The sleeve is made from at least two fabrics, one of which has a lower coefficient of friction than the other. The lower frictional fabric is located on the inner portion of the ponytail ho... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6775846 | Sleeve holder A sleeve holder for maintaining a garment sleeve in a rolled-up condition adjacent a person's shoulder includes a body and attachment portions connected to opposite ends of the body. The body includes a cover and an elastic core located within an interior of the cov... | 08/17/2004 |
| D493918 | Hair accessory with multiple clips | 08/03/2004 |