...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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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120042891 | SUBSTANCE APPLICATOR An applicator assembly is provided, the applicator assembly includes a base member, a cap member removably associated with the base member, a container for a substance to be applied; and an applicator member removably associated with the container. The container and app... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120012125 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING A TREATMENT PRODUCT TO A SURFACE TO BE TREATED, USE OF SUCH A DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF A TOENAIL OR FINGERNAIL AND CORRESPONDING TREATMENT KIT This device for applying a treatment product to a surface to be treated comprises a file (5) for filing the surface to be treated, an applicator (3) for taking a quantity of product and applying it to the surface to be treated, and a sleeve (2), equ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110209348 | Nail clipping system A nail clipping system comprises two opposed surfaces (relatively flat, curved or ergonomically or functionally non-planar) hinged at one end. The hinge may be a living hinge made from the same or similar structural material as the opposed surfaces, or may be a spring-l... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110079234 | Hole exposed on the key ring nail clipper The present invention provides a nail clipper having a hole to receive a key chain wherein the hole is a sufficient distance from the lever arm of the clipper to easily expose the hole for receiving a key chain. The key ring hole is better exposed, with no hindrance fro... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20100236565 | NAIL GROOMER The invention is a hand held nail and foot groomer for people, which includes a spherical nail groomer body having at least one compartment for batteries and tips; a semi-spherical tip cover assembly having an opening, being in substantial contact to the nail groomer bo... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100083975 | Rotary Nailcare Device with Mandrel Bit for Nail Shaping, Filing, and Polishing A nail care system and method using a rubber or soft plastic coated mandrel bit connected to a rotary device, the mandrel bit reducing vibration during operation of the nail care system allowing for smoother polishing and filing as well as a more comfortable experience ... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20090145451 | FINGER CLEANING MULTI-TOOL The present disclosure is generally directed to a tool with multiple functions for use in cleaning fingers and fingernails.... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090090375 | MULTI-FUNCTION COSMETIC DEVICE A multi-function cosmetic device having a first and a second component, each removable from one another wherein the second component has a first section and a second section each of which are removable from one another. The front of the first component and the fronts of... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090071491 | Skin removing implement A device for removing skin having a cartridge with a file containing a plurality of cutting edges for scraping skin, wherein the cartridge is connected to a handle such that the removed skin is collected between the cartridge and the handle, and a removable cover that m... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20080230081 | HORNY LAYER REMOVER The invention is a horny layer remover with simple and sanitary structure to be easily made and to prevent the damage of skin and effectively remove the horny layers according to the hardness of the horny layer. The invention includes at least one blade in the shape of ... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20060191552 | Grooming component A nail grooming device suitable for incorporation in other products and comprising a support base is disclosed. A nail cleaning tip is defined on the base. A cuticle pusher is defined on the base. An abrasive member is secured to the base. An attachment member is also s... | 08/31/2006 |
| 20050000534 | Cuticle removing device A cuticle removing device includes a first set having a first handle and a first scrubbing stick connected to a first end of the first handle. A recess is defined in the first handle and communicates an opening defined in a second end of the first handle. A second set h... | 01/06/2005 |