...that the Slinky toy was the result of a failed attempt by engineer Richard James to produce an antivibration device for ship instruments? His goal was to develop a spring that would instantaneously counterbalance the wave motion that rocks a ship at sea. Instead, he developed the Slinky.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7874529 | Deck and pier accessories and mounting assemblies A recreational accessory and corresponding mounting assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for use in combination with a substrate, such as a pier, dock, deck, porch, staircase, etc. The mounting assembly is secured to the substrate and the recreation... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7624737 | Anterior support device A support device and associated appurtenances, which support a user's torso while in a forward leaning position. The device includes a rest the user can lean his/her torso on while working in a forward leaning position, and support structure adapted which can adjust... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7610917 | Anterior support device The present invention is directed to a device that supports an individual's spine while the individual is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which an individual could lean while working in a forward bent position and brackets for adjust... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7422016 | Anterior support device The present invention is directed to a device which supports a user's spine while the user is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which the user can lean while working in a forward bent position, and support structure enabling at least t... | 09/09/2008 |