Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist, was searching for something to relieve his father's arthritis. In doing so, he "rediscovered" acetylsalicylic acid and in 1900, patented a stable process for developing it. Hence, we have aspirin.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 3949915 | Waist attachment for handbag including shoulder bag A downwardly opening hollow receptacle is provided for attachment to a portion of a person's body by means of a belt or similar support secured about or otherwise supported from the body portion with the receptacle mounted from the belt. The upper end of ... | 04/13/1976 |