Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20070262042 | Tamper evident check valve apparatus for use in a beverage bottle and method of use Disclosed is an apparatus and method for preventing the adulteration or substitution of beverages such as premium liquors disposed in bottles having a neck. The apparatus preferably comprises the use of a check valve which is protected from manipulation or tampering by ... | 11/15/2007 |
| 20060163187 | DRINKING CONTAINER WITH ONE WAY VALVE A container movable between inverted and non-inverted configurations includes a dispenser body having an upper opening and a hollow interior. The container further includes an automatically opening and closing mechanism for controlling fluid flow disposed between the up... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20050211655 | Functional insert for the neck of a recipient, especially a bottle, and closing capsule comprising said insert A functional insert including a body which is provided with at least one flexible flange on the outer surface thereof, for creating a tight connection with the neck, and a functional element. The functional insert is characterised in that: a) it includes an adhesive whi... | 09/29/2005 |
