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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5651634 | Connection between a support and a plate element A connection between a support, specifically a part of a motor vehicle body, and a plate element, specifically a door panelling, comprises an upper part attachable to the plate element via an attachment zone and a contact zone for a holding piece, which i... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5577695 | Retaining element The invention relates to a retaining element 1 for attachment of a part to a support, specifically at least one signal horn to a motor vehicle body, with two areas 2, 3, wherein the one area 2 is connected with the support and the other area 3 with the pa... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5499737 | Retainer plug The invention relates to a retainer plug 1 formed of plastic and having a bolt-like basic body 2 and a cover flange 3. The basic body 2 includes at least two stop elements 8, 9, 10, 11 arranged on the circumference of the basic body (2) at a distance spac... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5464179 | Two-piece holding assembly made of plastic The invention concerns a two-piece holding assembly made of plastic for mounting of at least one tube-shaped part such as a vehicle fuel line or the like. The assembly includes an outer dish element 2 of hard plastic material which is attachable to a supp... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5458303 | Single-piece retaining element The invention relates to a single-piece retaining element made of plastic designed for supporting at least one pipe or tubular member and comprising at least one attachment area 2 and at least one holding area 3, 4 for partial encompassing of the pipe lin... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5454479 | Closure cover A plastic closure cover for closing a collet opening in the body of a motor vehicle comprises a dish-shaped part 2 including a bottom 3 and a cylindrical side wall 4 whose outer surface is equipped with contact elements 5. The contact elements are designe... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5448809 | Holding element made of plastic A holding element 1 is formed of plastic with a basic body 2 and an adjoining resilient stop 3. There are formed onto the basic body several resilient detents 4, 4'; 5, 5', located in diagonally oppositely disposed pairs with front engagement surfaces 6, ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5392822 | Band tightening apparatus An apparatus for the tightening of at least one profiled band element 3 looped around at least one tube-shaped body 2. The band element having a head piece 4 which carries within a passage aperture 5 a resilient locking element which interacts with the pr... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5297322 | Connection between a support and a plate element The invention relates to a connection assembly between a support, for example a body part of an automotive vehicle, and a plate element, such as a wall covering, including a lower holding component insertable into an opening of the support. The lower hold... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5277387 | Holding element made of plastic A plastic holding element 1 for the mounting of at least one tube or cable 2 includes a connecting base 4 attachable to a support and carrying a mounting area comprising two opposed dish-like elements 5, 6. The dish-like elements are connected to each oth... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5224624 | Plastic locking cover and process for attaching same in a support aperture The specification and drawings disclose a plastic sealing or locking cover 1, and a process for using it to seal an aperture of a support 3, such as an opening in an automobile body component. At least one cavity 5 of the locking cover 1 is filled with a ... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5222803 | Lamp holder or socket to receive an incandescent lamp bulb A lamp holder or socket 1 is intended to receive an incandescent lamp bulb 2, especially a glass socket lamp or a plastic socket lamp. Two contact elements 8 and 9 are supported within the holder and are connected within the holder with the contact wires ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5170984 | Holding element made of plastic The invention concerns a holding element 1 made of plastic and having at least one storage or gripping zone 5 designed for receiving and holding at least one tube-shaped part adjacent to a mounting zone 7. The holding element 1 is characterized by a three... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5071022 | Closure cover The invention relates to a plastic closure cover especially suited for the closing of an opening in a motor vehicle body panel. The closure cover comprises a bottom wall 2, which is joined with a circumferentially extending elastically deformable flange 3... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5046223 | Holding element of plastic A holding element fastener formed of molded plastic for fastening within a support opening and having a base body and two resilient fingers for extending through the support opening. The fingers stand at an acute angle to each other, and when in the mount... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5020749 | Band element for binding and holding of objects A band strap element for wrapping around and binding and holding an object, comprises a bearing zone 1 for the object to be held including a support part 2 and a strap-form binding element 3, with an engaging or gripping part 4, which can be joined detach... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5014939 | Holding element of plastic The invention relates to a holding element 1 of plastic, with a holding zone 2 for holding at least one part, and a fastening zone 3 to be connected with a support. Between the fastening zone 3 and the support is arranged at least one intermediate element... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5002243 | Plastic holding device with noise dampening The invention relates to a plastic holding device 1 comprising an outer shell 2 of harder material to be fastened on a support 4, and an inner shell 3 of softer material set therein. The holding element 1 is provided with at least one holding or bearing p... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4999887 | Plastic base plate The disclosure relates to a plastic base plate 1 provided with a gluing surface 2 for allowing it to be fastened to a support. At least one coupling element 3 is arranged on the side opposite the gluing surface for connection with a fastening device. Acco... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4998642 | Plastic sealing cover A plastic closure cover especially for the sealing of an opening in a panel comprises a bottom part 2, against which adjoins a sealing lip 3 for lying against the upper side of the panel. A sealing catch ring 10 is positioned opposite the sealing lip 3 fo... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4999019 | Plastic part for engagement with a threaded bolt A plastic part 1 for engagement with threaded bolts, especially coarsely threaded bolts, includes an opening 2 with several elastic catch points 3 which, in the zone of engagement with the threads of the bolts, are provided with stepped graduations. Guide... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4993903 | Plastic fastening element with flexible centering straps A plastic fastening element 1 for installation in a substantially rectangular opening of a support includes head part 2 and a holding part 3. Holding part 3 is substantially rectangular in cross section and is provided with lamella-form fingers 4 on the l... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4953742 | Plastic sealing cover The disclosure is directed to a plastic sealing cover 1 for closing an opening in a panel or frame member. The cover includes a circumferential elastic sealing lip for pressing against one side of the panel. A holding stay 3 lies opposite the lip 2 for pr... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4938378 | Closure cover A closure cover (1) formed of plastic and especially suited for closing an opening (6) in a motor vehicle body includes a bottom part (2), which is joined with a sealing lip (3) which lies against the upper side of a support (5). The cover also includes a... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4899964 | Plastic pipe line holder The invention relates to a line holder device 1 formed of plastic and especially suited for holding and supporting pipelines. The holder 1 includes a fastening zone 2 for fastening to a support, with at least one holding zone 3, 4 for the stopped support ... | 02/13/1990 |
