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...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4474781 | Treating hypertension with aminoalkoxypyridines Substituted aminoalkoxypyridines of the formula ##STR1## where R1 is CN or CF3 and L is dialkylamino or six-membered N heterocycle are disclosed. The compounds are useful as antihypertensive agents.... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4374140 | 2-Substituted propoxy-3-cyano-5-hydroxypyridines and use as antihypertensives The present application discloses certain 2-substituted propoxy-3-cyano-5-hydroxypyridines. The compounds have pharmaceutical activity e.g. as antihypertensives.... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4347374 | Acid addition salts of N-trityl--fluoromethylhistidine enantiomer derivatives A process for resolving a mixture of -fluoromethylhistidine enantiomers is described. The process features use of an ester derivative of -fluoromethylhistidine. Novel diastereoisomer salts of said derivative are also disclosed.... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4347375 | Process for preparing amino acids and esters A process for preparing -amino acids or ester thereof having an -vinyl substituent and certain intermediates are disclosed.... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4346042 | Preparation of epihalohydrin enantiomers Processes for preparing (S) or (R) epihalohydrin and an (S) substituted glycerol intermediate are disclosed.... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4336261 | Aryloxypropanolamines Aryloxypropanolamines, their preparation and use as pharmaceuticals is disclosed.... | 06/22/1982 |
| 4336257 | Novel 2-pyridylbenzimidazole compounds Novel alkylsubstituted 2-pyridylimidazoles, halosubstituted-2-pyridylbenzimidazoles, and 2-pyridylimidazopyridines are disclosed. The compounds have pharmaceutical utility as xanthine oxidase inhibitors and/or as antihypertensives.... | 06/22/1982 |
| 4329351 | 2-Substituted propoxy-3-cyano-5-RO-pyridines and intermediates The present application discloses 2-substituted propoxy-3-cyano-5-RO-pyridines and intermediates therefor. The former compounds have pharmaceutical activity.... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4321264 | -methyldopa compositions The application discloses a pharmaceutical composition for treating hypertension containing (A) L--methyl-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine and (B) salicylamide, phenylglyoxal or L-ascorbic acid.... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4294969 | Process for producing 2-bromo-3,5-disubstituted pyridines Novel substituted (3-loweralkylamino-2-R1 O-propoxy)pyridines, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, certain intermediates and their preparation are disclosed. These pyridines have pharmaceutically useful properties such as ଲ-adrenergi... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4293703 | Imidazole or imidazoline substituted ureas Organic chemical compounds based upon the urea molecule are disclosed which have potent gastric secretion inhibitory properties. The urea is substituted with a heterocyclic ring which may be substituted with one or more loweralkyl groups. The urea is also... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4288601 | Fluorination process A process for preparing -fluoromethyl amino acids is disclosed. The process utilizes SF4 and BF3 or AlCl3 in HF to effect the fluorination.... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4282240 | Amino substituted tetrahydrobenzindoles Aminosubstituted tetrahydrobenzindoles having antihypertensive activity are disclosed.... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4281005 | Novel 2-pyridylimidazole compounds Novel alkylsubstituted 2-pyridylimidazoles, halosubstituted-2-pyridylbenzimidazoles, and 2-pyridylimidazopyridines are disclosed. The compounds have pharmaceutical utility as xanthine oxidase inhibitors and/or as antihypertensive.... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4276546 | Motor skills tester An apparatus and method for testing impairment of motor skills is described comprising an electrically conducting stylus to be passed by the person being tested down a series of slots in a planar solid, the slots being in a variety of geometric shapes and... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4275220 | Process for preparing amino acids and esters A process for preparing -amino acids or ester thereof having an -vinyl substituent and certain intermediates are disclosed.... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4263307 | N-Aralkyl containing cyanopyridines N-Aralkylamino-OR-propoxycyanopyridines having pharmacological activity are disclosed.... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4260609 | Di- and tri- substituted thiazoles Di- and tri- substituted thiazoles, one substituent being a 3-amino-2-OR-propoxy group are disclosed. The thiazoles have ଲ-adrenergic blocking activity.... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4259327 | Substituted aminoalkoxypyridines, compositions and use thereof Substituted aminoalkoxypyridines are disclosed. The compounds are useful as pharmaceutical agents.... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4259341 | Di- and tri-substituted thiazoles Di- and tri-substituted thiazoles, one substituent being a 3-amino-2-OR-propoxy group are disclosed. The thiazoles have ଲ-adrenergic blocking activity.... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4258211 | 4-Aminoaliphatic-2,3,5,6-[dibenzobicyclo[5.1.0]octanes] and salts thereof This invention concerns 2,3,5,6-dibenzobicyclo[5.1.0]octanes which may be substituted at the 4-position by either halogen, ketonic oxygen or hydroxyl. These compounds are prepared from 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-one by reaction with ethyl trichloroaceta... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4257745 | Automatic control system for centrifugal pumps The invention is a unique combination of a pressure switch, a temperature switch, and a check valve which act to automatically control the on-off operation of a centrifugal pump in response to an external flow demand.... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4256887 | 1,2,4-Triazoles and a method for their preparation Triazoles substituted at the 3 and 5 positions having an optional substituent in the 1 position are provided. Methods of preparing the novel substituted triazoles are described. The substituted triazoles are useful as anti-gout and anti-hyperuricomic agen... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4256758 | 4-Substituted-3-hydroxy-3-pyrroline-2,5-dione inhibitors of glycolic acid oxidase Novel 4-substituted-3-hydroxy-3-pyrroline-2,5-diones are disclosed which inhibit glycolic acid oxidase and thus are useful in the treatment and prevention of calcium oxalate renal lithiasis.... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4254263 | Process for purifying a cyanopyridine compound A process for obtaining substantially pure an alkylaminohydroxypropoxycyanopyridine from a mixture additionally containing an isomeric impurity is disclosed. The salt of the purified cyanopyridine as useful pharmaceutical activity.... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4251663 | Thiosubstituted pyridines 3-Trifluorothiomethyl-2-(3-loweralkylamino-2-R1 O-propoxy)pyridines, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts certain intermediates and their preparation are disclosed. These pyridines have pharmaceutical properties such as antihypertensive acti... | 02/17/1981 |
| 4238486 | Indolobenzoxazines Indolobenzoxazines, their preparation and pharmaceutical use are disclosed.... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4237130 | 2,3-Dihydro-6,7-disubstituted-5-(substituted sulfonyl)benzofuran-2-carboxylic acids The invention relates to 2,3-dihydro-6,7-disubstituted-5-(substituted sulfonyl)benzofuran-2-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof having diuretic-saluretic, uricosuric and antihypertensive pharmacological activity.... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4237144 | 2,3-Dihydro-2,6,7-trisubstituted-5-acylbenzofurans This invention relates to 2,3-dihydro-2,6,7-trisubstituted-5-acylbenzofurans, derivatives thereof and processes for their preparation. The novel benzofurans described herein have diuretic-saluretic, uricosuric and antihypertensive pharmacological act... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4235820 | Process for dibenzocycloheptene compounds This invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene compounds and derivatives having aminoalkyl substituents at the 5-position by reducing the corresponding 5-aminoalkyl-5-hydroxy compounds with an alkali metal borohydri... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4234590 | Thiosubstituted pyridines 3-Trifluoromethylthio-2-(3-loweralkylamino-2-R1 O-propoxy)pyridines, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts certain intermediates and their preparation are disclosed. These pyridines have pharmaceutical properties such as antihypertensive acti... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4233452 | Derivatives of glycolic and glyoxylic acid as inhibitors of glycolic acid oxidase Novel derivatives of glycolic and glyoxylic acid are disclosed which inhibit glycolic acid oxidase and thus are useful in the treatment and prevention of calcium oxalate urolithiasis (calcium oxalate kidney and bladder stone disease).... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4231938 | Hypocholesteremic fermentation products and process of preparation Substances isolated after cultivation of a microorganism belonging to the genus Aspergillus in a culture medium comprise a compound designated MSD803 which has the lactone structure: ##STR1## as well as its free hydroxy acid form. Together with salts... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4226867 | 3,3-Substituted spiro-1,2,4-benzothiadiazines 3,3-Substituted spiro-1,2,4-benzothiadiazines and their use in treating hypertension are disclosed.... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4224447 | Novel pyrazinecarboxamides and processes for preparing same The case involves novel pyrazinecarboxamide compounds and processes for preparing same. The pyrazinecarboxamides are eukalemic agents possessing diuretic and natriuretic properties.... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4217352 | Anti-inflammatory 4H-1,3-oxathiino(4,5-c) Mercaptoalkylpyridines carrying an ethenyl or ethynyl substituent are prepared from known pyridine compounds, principally pyridoxine, by known chemical procedures, and are useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and related inflammatory diseases.... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4216317 | Process for preparing adenine Adenine is prepared by heating hydrogen chloride and hydrogen cyanide in a mixture of phosphorus oxychloride and dichlorophosphoric acid as solvent in a sealed vessel or by heating N-dichloromethylformamidine hydrochloride or triazine hydrochloride in a m... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4215221 | Fluorination process A process for preparing -fluoromethyl amino acids from corresponding -hydroxymethyl amino acids is disclosed. The process utilizes SF4 and BF3 or AlCl3 in HF to effect the fluorination.... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4215110 | Method of treating hypertension A method of treating hypertension by administration, to hypertensive patients, of an anti-hypertensive amount of certain tripeptides, is disclosed.... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4210653 | Pyridyloxypropanolamines Pyridyloxypropanolamines, their preparation and use as antihypertensive agents is disclosed.... | 07/01/1980 |
