...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7225959 | Portable, battery-powered air compressor for a pneumatic tool system A portable pneumatic fastening tool has an onboard compressor assembly to alleviate the need for an external air compressor. The onboard compressor assembly includes a motor and a compressor mounted to the tool body. The motor can be powered by a detachable battery ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7224271 | Signal assembly A signal assembly includes a light device connected to a light stick which has three connection hooks extending from an outer periphery thereof. A first connection assembly is mounted to the light stick and includes a first ring and a second ring connected with each... | 05/29/2007 |
| 5104295 | Electric air pump with photo-electric cutoff of pressure dial A vehicle tire compressor driven by attachment to the battery of a vehicle has a pressure gauge determining the output pressure. The gauge has a moving indicator indicating pressure on a dial. A photoelectric sensor can be adjustably positioned relative t... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4776766 | Portable air pump assembly and detechable safety lamp for automotive vehicle A portable air pump assembly and detachable safety lamp, includes an air compressor; an air supply line supplying pressurized air from the air compressor to a tire; an electrical supply line supplying current to the air compressor; electrical contacts whi... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4614479 | Adjustable automatically controlled pneumatic pump device An adjustable automatically controlled pneumatic pump device includes an air pump, an electric motor adapted for being energized by a power source to drive the air pump, an air hose member with an exhaust port at one end, and an other end of the hose memb... | 09/30/1986 |