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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120017796 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXPANDABLE MODULAR RAFT AND A WATER RIDE USING THE SAME The present invention is related to a method and system for expandable modular raft and a water ride using the same. In one embodiment, the expandable modular raft can include a raft, and a base unit attached to the raft and configured to receive a building block. The b... | 01/26/2012 |
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| 20100230534 | Float pack assembly and method of use An emergency floatation system for attachment to a helicopter that includes a support frame, a float pack assembly and an inflation system. The float pack assembly includes a float in a packed configuration, a sleeve integrated into the float and a rigid support that at... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100105263 | WATER SPORT TRAINING DEVICE A water sport training device is disclosed comprising, in one embodiment, a raft having a distal nose portion and a proximal rear portion. A relatively rigid platform is positioned within the raft and configured to provide a stable surface for the person during use of t... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20090042466 | DISPLACEABLE PLATFORM STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF THE DISPLACEMENT THEREOF A displaceable load carrying structure characterised by a main support arrangement (3), first and second sets (4, 5, 6, 7, & 8, 9, 10, 11) of support legs for supporting the main support arrangement (3) said support legs being vertically ... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20060252318 | Buoyant mattress for snorkeler A buoyant mattress device for a snorkeler. An elongated buoyant mattress is provided for buoyantly supporting the body weight of a snorkeler positioned thereatop in a prone position. A viewing hole formed transversely entirely through the mattress and entirely open ther... | 11/09/2006 |
| 20060162637 | Floating leisure platform The invention relates to a floating leisure platform with a heating device (A) for food and a seating facility (14) for one or several people. ... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20050112963 | Davit-launched life raft Life raft (1) launched by davit (7) and comprising for this purpose hanging means (4, 5) able to be held in a hook (6) suspended from the davit (7), this raft (1) being fitted out with equipment comprising at least one load (... | 05/26/2005 |
