...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6761398 | Stowable tables Structures and assemblies for stowable tables and similar objects are detailed. Versions of the assemblies may cooperate with pivoting covers mounted to vehicle seats for purposes of deploying and retaining the tables. Other versions may include tables biased to fit... | 07/13/2004 |
| 4656678 | Bath tub stool There is provided a stool which can be placed in a bath tub. It is intended for use by invalids and otherwise handicapped or elderly persons. It comprises a seat with detachably or foldably connected legs. The seat has an extension or extensions on to whi... | 04/14/1987 |