Did You Know...
...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 |
| 7267060 | Stackable cargo bin A heavy-duty cargo bin unit configured for rugged use in hostile environments, such as in the oil drilling and production industry. The cargo bin unit is of a generally rectilinear construction, and preferably fabricated of heavy gauge steel. Supports or skids are p... | 09/11/2007 |
| 5820908 | Produce packing and handling apparatus and method The present invention is concerned with apparatus and methods for packing and handling articles of produce and the like. The apparatus includes a uniquely designed produce basket and rack combination. The basket comprises a framework containing a basket o... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5395009 | Plastic container for fruits and vegetables A plastic box has vertical walls and a bottom, the walls having openings in the form of slits which have their inner edges set outwardly at the bases of respective inwardly diverging troughs to minimize the contact of the contained fruits or vegetables wi... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5279435 | Shipping and display crate A combination shipping and display crate includes a pair of end walls to which are fixed a plurality of slats in which at least one slat is slidably mounted in opposing slots formed in the crate end walls, and held in place by friction or torsion.... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5275300 | Grape or fruit carton A grape or fruit box includes a pair of laterally spaced, rigid ends, to which is secured a wrap assembly of paper overlay laminated veneer, extending substantially about the sides and bottom of the box. The ends are each formed with a groove extending fr... | 01/04/1994 |
| 4597503 | Unitary molded citrus crate A unitary molded citrus crate ideally suited for the storage and transport of citrus is disclosed. The citrus crate is specifically configured to provide a combination of flat and convex surfaces in the internal fruit holding portion to prevent damage to ... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4513907 | Ventilated fruit fly proof produce shipper A container for preventing fruit flies from depositing eggs in fruit within the container. At least one pair of walls are formed of at least two laminations of corrugated board. Vent holes are formed in this pair of walls and screen is across these vent h... | 04/30/1985 |
| 3958712 | Storage and carriage bin A storage and carriage bin for use in storing and transporting fruits, vegetables, and various types of industrial equipment. The bin comprises a substantially rectangular container capable of being transported by the well known fork-lift apparatus, said ... | 05/25/1976 |
