Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20080056631 | TUNGSTEN CARBIDE ENHANCED BEARING A plain bearing has two components, each having a bearing surface; the bearing surfaces being in sliding engagement with each other. The bearing may be a spherical plain bearing having an outer ring that has a concave bearing surface and an inner ring that has a convex ... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20070074399 | Fluid cooled bearing method A method of manufacturing a bearing having improved cooling features is disclosed. A cooling coil is positioned in a casting mold for a bearing component. The cooling coil defines a conduit for the transmission of coolant through the coil. The bearing component is then ... | 04/05/2007 |
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