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 |
| 7340868 | Universal structural element The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials... | 03/11/2008 |
| 6695667 | Tool set with human form correspondence A tool set is mounted within and on a tool case having tool receiving means supporting a first portion of the plurality of hand tools within the tool case and tool attachment means engaging a second portion of the plurality of hand tools exteriorly. The t... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6582271 | Constructional toy and apparatus for making the same A construction toy comprises a multiplicity of straws, wherein at least some of the straws are joined together with a first straw extending through a second straw via a pair of transversely aligned holes in the second straw. Further, at least some straws ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6488067 | Two-part device for producing a toy wheel from cylindrical playing blocks composed of a hard foam A two-part device for producing a toy wheel from cylindrical playing blocks composed of a hard foam, the device has a cutting device having a trough for insertion of a playing block and a guide for a separating tool extending at an angle to the trough, a ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6322414 | Universal blocks A set of universal blocks includes a plurality of uniform-sized cubic elements, a plurality of uniform-sized connecting elements, and at least one disassemble aid. The cubic element each is provided at all six sides with an insertion hole each. The connec... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6283816 | Miniature kites and method for making them A miniature kite that flies indoors or outdoors is made by cutting a small piece of tissue paper into any preselected shape, including the shape of a standard diamond-shaped kite. Toothpick-like sticks serve as the frame of the miniature kite and are adhe... | 09/04/2001 |
| 5816882 | Construction toy kit A construction toy kit comprises a plurality of construction elements and fasteners adapted for forming structures of various forms. The construction elements comprise straight flat strip, angled flat strips of various configurations, plates of various co... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5676988 | U.F.O. pop The U.F.O. Pop consists of a sucker-type candy with a candy stick inserted into an aperture at the top of a clear plastic upper housing. The clear plastic upper housing is connected to the plastic lower housing with a toy creature inside. The top of the p... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5676580 | Model airplane and kit therefor A model airplane, airplane kit, method of making a model airplane, a plastic foam cutter useful for making the model airplane and a method for making the plastic foam cutter. The kit of the present invention enables children and adults to easily make a we... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5322466 | Detachable connecting device for toy-construction elements A connection device for toy construction sets comprises a cylindrical socket and a bolt-like locking element inserted therein. The socket is inserted into the bores of the construction elements to be connected and is provided at one end with a radially pr... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5108336 | Sand play shovel with sculpture mold A shovel is disclosed which is preferably a play shovel for use by a child or adult for making a molded head and neck of any desired character or object such as a storybook or cartoon character in the sand. The shovel includes a bottom spade portion and a... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5078641 | Combination toy vehicle and screwdriver A multi-function toy and in particular to one having a main control body which has a star shaped gear at its axle end that may be adapted with an appropriate bit to act as a cordless screw driver to loosen or tighten this invention. The star shaped gear c... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5069646 | Toy sawable wood Briefly stated, and in accordance with a presently preferred aspect of this invention, toy sawable wood includes a first simulated wood member; a second simulated wood member releasably attachable to the first simulated wood member for forming a simulated... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5049104 | Connecting means for a toy building set A connecting system for a toy building set comprises a first coupling part (11) and a second coupling part (12, 13), which are provided on their respective ones of a pair of building elements, adapted to be interconnected, and are formed with respective c... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4738647 | Activity toy for forming and dissolving a figure toy An activity toy which may be used to first form a toy monster figure by shaping a plastic molding material mixed with sodium bicarbonate powder around a toy skeleton, and to then dissolve or break the molding material free from the toy skeleton by immersi... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4702702 | Three-dimensional model of molecular structure and a device for disassembly and reassembly of same A three-dimensional model of molecular structure comprises plastic modules and their connecting elements which are made as cylindrical rods whose entire surface, as well as the mating surface of sockets of the modules, is provided with easily curved proje... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4651993 | Design game and modules for use therein A design game comprising at least six series of at least six modules each, each of the series being constituted of the same number of modules and all of the modules having the same shape in plan, with the area in plan of the modules of each series progres... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4568299 | Method and apparatus for making articles with complex surfaces such as frames for boat model kits A technique is described for the making of frames for an authentic plank-on-frame ship model kit. A wooden boat hull is made with a hull thickness that is the same for that of the frames. The hull has the internal and external surface contours desired for... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4551110 | Rotatable cam for use in a toy construction set The toy construction set includes a plurality of blocks and at least one base plate. Each of the blocks has one or more axially shiftable and rotatable coupling cams mounted therein which can be projected from the bottom of the block to effect vertical at... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4389808 | Bolt-together building set for children A set of building components for children comprising a multiplicity of generally hollow blocks having at least one open face and at least one aperture through each of a plurality of closed faces thereof, and a plurality of nut and bolt fasteners adapted t... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4355722 | Yarn coloring picture set and method of coloring A yarn coloring picture set for coloring a picture by applying colored yarn thereto. In a method for practicing the invention, a board is provided covered by an adhesive layer. A cover sheet protectively overlaps the adhesive layer. A picture is die-cut t... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4332387 | Puzzle comprising blocks with rabbeted ends A puzzle includes a plurality of elongated blocks (22-37) of square cross section. Each block has a first end (22a-37a) rabbeted along one of the diagonals of the square cross section to form two turning treads separated by a riser and a second end (22b-3... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4315376 | Display device for greeting cards A display device for greeting cards, such as Christmas cards, has a plurality of structurally interrelated sheets of relatively rigid sheet material, such as paperboard or the like, which, when assembled, presents the general form and character of a Chris... | 02/16/1982 |
| 4313276 | Toy chair construction kit A ready-to-assemble kit for forming a toy chair includes a rigid workboard and a plurality of clothespins. The clothespins are identical pairs of rigid wooden elements. The workboard is characterized by a rectangular upwardly open area on its top surface ... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4266366 | Prefabricated airplane model kit An airplane model kit comprises one or more wings, integrally formed with temporary frames which are joined to the wings at their periphery, which frames are intended to avoid any deformation of the wings and are provided with imprints and lugs for easy a... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4217724 | Interlocking wheeled figure construction toy A mechanical construction toy for children of preschool age which can be assembled to form a robot. The construction toy has several parts which may be arranged in order to construct or build the robot. Three of the parts form a plane of carriage upon and... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4205481 | Bubble viewing and preserving device This invention relates to an apparatus and method for preserving bubbles permitting prolonged observation of the bubble. The device comprises, a bubble on a support therefor and a housing around the support for isolating and protecting the bubble from the... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4168592 | Kit including doll, fabric clothing and tool A doll-dressing assembly kit including a full-bodied, three-dimensional doll having slots therein of precise location and configuration, patterns for use as guides in cutting out two dimensional fabric clothing pieces for enwrapment around the doll, and a... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4129975 | Construction set having clip fasteners A construction set is comprised of a plurality of hollow 26 faceted joint elements with the facets being arranged in a selected orientation and having an opening, located in each facet, which is configured for receiving an elongate strut for interconnecti... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4110932 | Toy construction system having reusable distensible joining members A child's toy construction system, similar in purpose to "Erector" sets, is provided having reusable, distensible "rivets" instead of nuts and bolts, and a rivet "gun" to provide a feeling of authenticity in use. The system includes plates and bars to be joine... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4057886 | Toy construction system having reusable distensible joining members A child's toy construction system, similar in purpose to "Erector" sets, is provided having reusable, distensible "rivets" instead of nuts and bolts, and a rivet "gun" to provide a feeling of authenticity in use. The system includes plates and bars to be joine... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4050184 | Multi-component, spherical, assemblable toy An assemblable, multi-component, spherical toy is disclosed which comprises an inner supporting structure consisting of a plurality of quadrilateral elements connected to one another by H-shaped couplers, and a plurality of convex quadrilateral cover plat... | 09/27/1977 |
| 3946514 | Mosaic block toy A mosaic block construction toy having a base member formed with a endless groove and a plurality of passageways connected in communication with the endless groove, and having a plurality of construction blocks moveably mounted within the groove and/or pa... | 03/30/1976 |
