...that the Slinky toy was the result of a failed attempt by engineer Richard James to produce an antivibration device for ship instruments? His goal was to develop a spring that would instantaneously counterbalance the wave motion that rocks a ship at sea. Instead, he developed the Slinky.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6971453 | Control system for a three point implement hitch assembly A control system controls a three point implement hitch assembly of a tractor. The three point implement hitch assembly includes an upper link and two lower links. The upper link includes an adjustable length double acting hydraulic unit. The position of each lower ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6681880 | Control lever A control lever controls movement of a system to be controlled. The control lever includes a manually operable handgrip attached to a platform. At least six connecting elements are arranged between the platform and a fixed console. Length sensors sense th... | 01/27/2004 |