...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7100249 | Buckle The buckle of the present invention has a first connection means including two spaced-apart parallel slots for semi-permanently attaching the buckle (10) to a length of webbing in a well-known manner. It has a second connection means, which includes a first a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6616581 | Biceps and triceps isolator A muscle group isolation device for weightlifters, worn when performing weightlifting exercises primarily for the triceps and biceps to assist the weightlifter in maintaining proper arm position while exercising. The muscle group isolation device includes... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6253384 | Partial, removable, reusable waistband and its holder A waistband is disclosed herein for use in maintaining articles of clothing in place while being worn, and which includes a partial waistband having a clothes engaging adhesive on opposite sides thereof for removable, adhesive engagement with the clothing... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6098202 | Beltloop jewelry article A jewelry article includes a plurality of beads and/or trinkets coupled together to form an elongated, flexible, decorative member having a clasp at each end thereof. Each clasp is adapted for fastening to a beltloop of the pants, jeans, shorts, skirt, or... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5974586 | Sunlight blocking sleeves A new sunlight blocking sleeves for protecting the skin on the arms and shoulders of a wearer from sunlight. The inventive device includes a pair of sleeves with each sleeve having opposite wrist and shoulder openings and which is adapted for wearing on t... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5347657 | Swim suit bottom A swim suit bottom for both genders having a unique attachment of each end thereof to the user. The swim suit bottom is formed into a single flexible fabric cover having a narrow mid section sized to cover the crotch area and widening at either end thereo... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5027441 | Ladies stockings The open end of a ladies stocking is in the shape of an inverted V, and an elasticized band is disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge of the open end.... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4305685 | Quick release divers belt A quick release diver's belt including a pair of flexible weighted arcuate sections interconnected by a releasable section to encircle the waist of a diver with the releasable section disposed at the back of the diver and the arcuate sections terminating ... | 12/15/1981 |