Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6577132 | Passive system for the detection and indication of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations and static electricity A passive device for the detection and indication of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiations and static electricity is provided. The device is especially designed to be applied to or integrated in an anti-radiation/anti-static/anti-reflection filter inten... | 06/10/2003 |
| 4730163 | Device for testing high-pressure lamps and components used therewith A circuit for testing high-pressure lamps and components used therewith includes standard components which form a conventional high-pressure lamp circuit. The components can be replaced by components under test. Circuits are provided to prevent damage to ... | 03/08/1988 |
