Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347685 | Torch manifold with integrated nozzles A manifold for a torch including a gas distribution portion for distributing gas directed into the manifold to two or more gas channels, a nozzle in each gas channel, an air passage in the manifold proximate each nozzle, and a flame tube portion including a channel ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 6634881 | Biogas flaring unit A biogas flare system for burning biogas generated primarily by a landfill includes at least one burner for igniting a mixture of biogas and air. A main supply line supplies a mixture of biogas and air to the burner. A biogas supply line feeds biogas into... | 10/21/2003 |
| 4009302 | Method of coating a gas range top burner A burner assembly in which various elements are joined in a manner which ensures gastight integrity of the assembly. A porcelain-coated base plate is formed of a pair of overlying steel sheets with integral embossments defining air-gas ducts to burner hea... | 02/22/1977 |
