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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7740148 | Container bottom The invention includes a novel profile for a container bottom. The bottom structure includes a domed central panel attached at its outside edge to a downwardly projecting substantially cylindrical inner leg portion. The inner leg portion is attached to a generally s... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7673768 | Can lid closure A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extendi... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7461576 | Container trimming apparatus An improved apparatus for trimming an irregular open end of a container body is disclosed. The improved trimmer cartridge includes a sealed gear housing, for retention of interior lubricant and to reduce contamination. An adjustment mechanism, accessible from the ex... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7398894 | Container bottom, method of manufacture, and method of testing The invention includes a novel profile for a container bottom. The bottom structure includes a domed central panel attached at its outside edge to a downwardly projecting substantially cylindrical inner leg portion the inner leg portion is attached to a generally se... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7380684 | Can lid closure A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extendi... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7165696 | Stay-on-tab container closure having tear panel with low-relief contour features on the upper surface A stay-on-tab container closure suitable for use on beverage cans and the like, said closure including an center panel with an downwardly displaceable tear panel, which, in one aspect, has a smooth upper surface having no visually perceptible contour features, and w... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6968724 | Method and apparatus for making a can lid shell A method and apparatus for making can lid shells in die presses, with the addition of a forming ring within the die set. The forming ring is placed between the draw pad and die center, and is used to apply a force on the material during the shell lid forming process... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6748835 | Container trimming apparatus An improved apparatus for trimming an irregular open end of a container body is disclosed. The improved trimmer cartridge includes a sealed gear housing, for retention of interior lubricant and to reduce contamination. An adjustment mechanism, accessible from the ex... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6132155 | Process for can bottom manufacture for improved strength and material use reduction A new end wall or can bottom configuration for beverage cans and a method for its manufacture have been designed which provide an increased resistance to pressure and which allow an additional light-weighting of the can bottom.... | 10/17/2000 |
