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 |
| 6252768 | Shock-absorbing device for notebook computer module A shock absorbing device for a notebook computer module. The device comprises of a notebook computer module, a cooling/protective plate, and two springs. A first spring is installed between the notebook computer module and the cooling/protective plate tha... | 06/26/2001 |
| 5163445 | Apparatus, system and method for measuring spatial average velocity and/or volumetric flow of blood in a vessel and screw joint for use therewith System for measuring a characteristic of flow of liquid in a vessel of a patient comprising a transducer positioned in a vessel in a patient for supplying ultrasonic energy. The transducer produces a substantially uniform beam which encompasses the vessel... | 11/17/1992 |