In 1608, Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lipperhey filed the first patent for a working telescope. The patent was denied.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5669118 | Strap retainer The apparatus is a strap retainer with a straight post element and a generally arcuate retainer element molded as a single integral piece thereby forming a D-shaped outline. First ends of said post and arcuate retainer elements are affixed to each other w... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5023978 | Scarf clip adapter for brooch or earring A neckerchief clip adapter is disclosed comprising a front, generally-planar member fastened by a hinge to the rear member, also generally planar. The rear member has a large opening therethrough to accommodate the ends of the neckerchief with which it is... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4884833 | Locking device A locking device of the type, which preferably is intended for releasable attaching a plastic wafer to goods providing security against the theft thereof, comprises a locking mechanism mounted in a house (3). which is intended to be attached to the wafer,... | 12/05/1989 |