...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5832565 | Hinge arrangement for marine windows and other pivoting structures A versatile hinge arrangement is disclosed which advantageously prevents binding when multiple hinges are employed on oval or similarly shaped windows such as marine windows. The hinge includes a first hinge member having two arms with aligned central hol... | 11/10/1998 |