...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7097039 | Single taco trap and holder A disposable single trap and holder for tacos and the like comprised of semi-rigid flat material to accommodate the ability of the holder to be efficiently packaged in a retail container. The holder has a flat circle shaped configuration with specific cuts and lines... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6938765 | Razor blade holder A razor blade holder can attach to structure at a site in order to provide blade storage and accessibility. The holder has a receptacle sized to hold at least one razor blade and to keep exposed and accessible an upper edge thereof. The receptacle has a back panel a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6629609 | Container with holder for elongate article A combination of a container and an elongate member in which a side panel of the container is provided with a plurality of lines of weakness. The plurality of lines of weakness can be bent into braces or a brace and a pocket. The combination of the brace ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 5934459 | Non-corrosive flexible storage pouch with reservoir bottom for storing a shaving razor The present invention provides a non-corrosive flexible storage pouch with reservoir bottom for storing a razor, and its method of use. The flexible storage pouch contains a skin conditioner and oil solution that is lighter than water. During use of the p... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5137211 | Dispensing carton A carton for dispensing articles from the front thereof comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and a laterally spaced apart pair of sidewalls connecting said top wall and said bottom wall. A shelf is disposed intermediate the top and bottom walls and extend... | 08/11/1992 |
| 4721208 | Razor display package According to this invention a razor pack adapted to hold a plurality of razors of substantially identical configuration has a plastic sleeve, which is formed to cover aligned razor heads, the sides of the heads, and a portion of the bottom of the razor. T... | 01/26/1988 |