Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4149272 | Multipurpose vest A multipurpose vest suitable particularly for skiers' use, comprising quilted front and back bodices, the back bodice being provided with an opening for a pocket for holding therein clothing, such as a waterproofed jacket, wearable under the vest after wi... | 04/17/1979 |
| 4122553 | Convertible jacket/vest garment A convertible garment is provided which can be worn either as a sleeved jacket, such as a parka, or as a sleeveless vest. The garment of the invention has fully attached sleeves, and it includes a linear zipper, or equivalent straight-line closure device,... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4106121 | Tactical load bearing vest A snug fitting tactical load bearing vest having a left and a right vest section with a slide fastener for connecting together a portion of the front edges of the vest sections. The rear edges of the vest sections are adjustably connected in accordance wi... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4100620 | Body protector A vest having a semi-rigid closed cell foamed polyethylene liner which disperses the shock of impact of a ball. Padding provides additional cushioning as a shock absorbant. The vest is light in weight and is provided with crease lines which permit the sem... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4087864 | Dispensing vest for patients receiving hyperalimentation treatment A vest is provided which patients undergoing intravenous hyperalimentation (total parenteral nutrition) treatment may wear, permitting the patients/recipients to move about and continue to receive intravenous nourishment. The vest is provided with pouches... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4011824 | Competition sailing jacket A sailing jacket for use by a sailor in competition sailing includes a plurality of identical vest sections. Each vest section has an inner panel and an outer panel joined together along their margins to form an interior compartment. A mass of water absor... | 03/15/1977 |
| 3997982 | Training vest or the like A training vest is provided with a replaceable, practice panel to permit children or handicapped persons to develop manipulative skills in operating various clothing fasteners. The replaceable panel has two separable sections joined together by means of o... | 12/21/1976 |
