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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4376532 | Exerciser for muscles used in skiing Apparatus for providing exercise to muscles used in skiing. A pair of foot platforms are provided which are affixed by rocker assemblies above a pair of first platform members. The first platform members are each rotatively mounted to a base. Biasing spri... | 03/15/1983 |
| 4342453 | Ski training apparatus Ski training apparatus is provided which includes a base, and a pair of spaced and parallel horizontal bars supported on the base and displaced upwardly from the plane thereof in uniplanar relationship, and a third horizontal bar extending perpendicular t... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4340214 | Training apparatus for skaters Training apparatus (1) for skaters consisting of a fixed training stand with two carriages transversely displaceable in opposite directions, the displacement of which is controlled. Each carriage has a platform for the attachment of one of the skater's fe... | 07/20/1982 |
| 4273327 | Ski exercising apparatus An apparatus for providing exercises to enhance muscle tone and coordination especially adapted for skiing enthusiasts. The apparatus consists of a tilt swivel board upon which the user stands. The tilt swivel board is formed with a planar top surface and... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4252312 | Gymnastic apparatus for executing simulated skiing movements Indoor gymnastic apparatus allowing the user to execute skiing movements including a base upon which a movable plate is mounted by means of a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism includes a ball bearing to permit the plate to rotate in the horiz... | 02/24/1981 |
| 4251068 | Exercising device for skiers An exercising device for use in conditioning muscles used in the sport of skiing is disclosed. The exercising device may be used indoors or outdoors and is comprised of a platform with an oval shaped body secured beneath the platform. Suitable boot engagi... | 02/17/1981 |
| 4180260 | Exercise device An exercise device is provided which simulates the action of skiing for training and developing the muscles used in skiing. The device includes a leg having at least one aperture into which a round peg is inserted. A board is provided which has a slot whi... | 12/25/1979 |
| 4144659 | Ski boot A ski boot comprising an outer boot having a sole on which an improved foot supporting insert rests so as to be selectively laterally tiltable relative to the sole within the shoe. Inversion or eversion of the foot alone causes the insert to tilt, thereby... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4101136 | Exercising apparatus Apparatus for use in exercising and toning muscles principally used in skiing includes a base having a supporting bottom with sides upwardly extending from a central apex about which the base is rockable between semi-stable positions. A pair of foot pedal... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4092787 | Apparatus for teaching the execution of a ski turn on skis Apparatus for teaching the technique of turning a ski comprising two plates, simulating skis, disposed in parallel, adjacent relation, each plate being provided with an assembly for secure support of a shoe thereon in that capability of sliding. Each plat... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4074446 | Ski boot A ski boot generally comprising an outer boot having an upper shell and a sole attached to the bottom of the upper shell. When the ski boot is in place, the outer boot is fixed to a ski. A laterally tiltable insert rests upon the portion of the sole insid... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4074903 | Snow skiing simulation apparatus Apparatus for simulating skiing down a slope including a sloping platform mounted by the user in front of which is projected a picture of a ski slope accompanied by instruction as to how to traverse the slope. Means are connected to the platform for simul... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4023795 | Cross-country ski exerciser A ski exerciser used for simulating the motions required in cross-country skiing on which a skier can practice and exercise under conditions substantially similar conditions to those encountered during cross-country skiing.... | 05/17/1977 |
| 3973333 | Snow ski training device A snow ski training device comprising a pair of straps, one connected to each of a skier's legs just above the knee, and a releasable connection therebetween. The device provides a sensation, such as a popping noise, when the skier's knees are moved apart... | 08/10/1976 |
| 3941377 | Apparatus for simulated skiing Apparatus for simulated skiing having a pair of assemblies each comprising a frame, at least two rollers rotatably mounted in parallel for rotation in said frame, an endless flexible element mounted on said rollers for movement around said rollers, a foot... | 03/02/1976 |
