Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7556818 | Composition for and method of treating psoriasis A composition and method of applying to skin which has psoriasis a gel that contains curcumin and/or curcuminoids. Prior to applying of the gel to the skin, the affected layer is soaked in one-hundred percent alcohol. The alcohol functions to dissolve the curcumin a... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7431671 | Hand accessory usable with an implement handle A hand accessory contoured to anchor into tough areas of a hand and bridge over sensitive areas in securing a grip on an implement handle, maximizing the transmission of force to the implement handle, minimizing stress received in the sensitive areas of the hand (pr... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425274 | Aquarium filter unit An aquarium filter which is constructed of a housing which includes a module. The module is divided into a plurality of different sections. A separate filter cartridge is to be mounted within each section. Each filter cartridge is to be removable and replaceable in ... | 09/16/2008 |
| RE40214 | Mounting system and method therefor for mounting an alignment instrument on a vehicular wheel A mounting system and method of mounting an alignment instrument onto a vehicular wheel which is to be used to align the wheels of a vehicle. The mounting system includes a mounting plate which has an engagement structure located directly adjacent the peripheral edg... | 04/08/2008 |
| D555046 | Motorcycle frame horn cover strut | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281650 | Beverage cup A beverage cup that is constructed to be inexpensive and disposable with the beverage cup having an anti-slip exterior surface. The anti-slip exterior surface can be constructed of a foam coating or constructed by placing a mass of small holes through a corrugated l... | 10/16/2007 |
| 5633557 | Anti-fouling spark plug A spark plug for an internal combustion engine which has an electrode centrally mounted within an insulator with this insulator being mounted within an elongated housing. The outer end of the insulator is formed into a core nose with this core nose either... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5260766 | Apparatus for detection of an imperfect seal and method therefore An apparatus and method for detection of an imperfect seal between a plurality of plastic sheets. A transparent heated seal bar is tightly applied against the plurality of plastic sheets with the heat producing a welding between the sheets. A light source... | 11/09/1993 |
| 4912887 | Portable stage apparatus A portable stage apparatus which utilizes a plurality of open frame assemblies, each of which is constructed of a plurality of pivotally interconnected side panels. Each open frame assembly is mounted on wheels to facilitate movement from a collapsed posi... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4882841 | Spark producer in conjunction with a knife The incorporating of a flint and a serrated striking surface in conjunction with a knife whether it is an exposed blade hunting knife or a packet knife where the blades can be moved to a non-exposed storage position. The flint is mounted within a carrier ... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4640063 | Reinforcing bar support clip An integral wire clip one end of which is to slip over the top edge of an elongated cement form and be snugly connected thereto. The opposite end of the clip is formed into a spring biased section which includes a pocket. Within the pocket there is to be ... | 02/03/1987 |
