...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 |
| 7144294 | Compression garment A garment (1) for providing compressive forces to a torso to help eliminate or reduce swelling caused by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the torso region. An embodiment of the present invention includes an outer covering (10) of compression fabric, w... | 12/05/2006 |
| 6860789 | Compression garment A garment (1) for providing compressive forces to a torso to help eliminate or reduce swelling caused by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the torso region. An embodiment of the present invention includes an outer covering (10) of compression fabric, w... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6319091 | Brassiere The present invention relates to a brassiere for disabled women not having the full use of both upper extremities, wherein the brassiere is adapted to be put on, removed, and adjusted by the wearer alone. In one form, the brassiere is front closing and in... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6206752 | Invisible straps for apparel and method of use Non-woven, non-shiny, and substantially transparent clothing straps and a method for their use with apparel worn under loosely fitting sleeveless outer garments, undergarments used with sheer outer clothing or outer clothing having narrow shoulder straps ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6165045 | Brassiere for large breasted, athletic women A bra for large breasted women which is both comfortable to wear and allows a user to engage in vigorous physical activity without experiencing discomfort to her breasts. The bra comprises a pair of molded cups, each of which is mounted in a non-stretchab... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5662512 | Postural bra A postural bra for supporting and protecting a woman's breasts, helps prevent and correct a tendency of hyperkyphosis of the backbone. The postural bra comprises a bra body (12), provided in its central front part with vertical shoulder lifters (14A, 14B)... | 09/02/1997 |