...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 |
| 7053101 | 1,3,8-triazaspiro[4,5]decan-4-one derivatives useful for the treatment of ORL-1 receptor mediated disorders The present invention is directed to novel 1,3,8-triazaspiro[4.5]decan-4-one derivatives of the general formula wherein all variables are as defined herein, useful in the treatment of dis... | 05/30/2006 |
| 4141146 | Garden row locator and marker A device for planting a garden in straight rows comprising two stakes and a line held taut between the stakes, one end of the line being wound around a spool mounted to a clip of adjustable height on one stake and the other end of the line being affixed t... | 02/27/1979 |