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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.

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Examiner: Smith, Scott A


Primary examiner statistics: 9 patents; average approval time: 20 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 0 patents; average approval time: N/A

Patents as Primary Examiner

Patent No. Patent Title:
7931182 Steerable surgical stapler
7922062 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7913892 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7909223 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7909219 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7832611 Steerable surgical stapler
7721932 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7708181 Endoscopic stapling devices and methods
7578358 Hand-held hammer drill

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