So, why wouldn’t you just swim?
Patent number: 4830363
Filing date: Feb 5, 1988
Issue date: May 16, 1989
Inventor: Robert J. Kennedy
A portable, adjustable apparatus for dry land swimming training is disclosed.
So relaxing…
Patent number: 1175513
Filing date: Jun 3, 1914
Issue date: Mar 1916
Inventor: Flynt
“Be it known that I, Louis W.G. Flynt, a subject of the King of Great Britain, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented a certain new and useful Improvements in Massage Apparatus, of which the following is a specification”
A woman invented this?!
Patent number: 514717
Filing date: Sep 19, 1893
Issue date: Feb 1894
Inventor: Kirwin
“Be it known that I, Eliza Kirwin, a citizen of the United States, residing at Indianapolis, in the county of Marion and State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Catamenial Sacks, of which the following is a specification. “
You know, my mother always told me *not* to do this…
Patent number: 5214803
Filing date: Feb 19, 1992
Issue date: Jun 1, 1993
Inventor: David Shichman
“A protective device against smoke and gases comprises an enlarged hood which may be filled with air and placed over the head of a wearer, said hood being made of material impermeable to air and hermetically sealed on all sides. “
Patent number: 4883072
Filing date: Feb 13, 1989
Issue date: Nov 28, 1989
Inventor: Edward W. Bessler
A disposable appliance for inhibiting the intake of food is disclosed. The appliance comprises first and second spaced pressure sensitive adhesive pads applied to the cheeks of a user at the corners of the user’s mouth, the ends of one or more bands being connected to the pads.
I wonder what he means by “or Similar Article?”
Patent number: D193101
Filing date: Feb 8, 1962
Issue date: Jun 1962
Inventor: Augustine Del Grosso
“I claim the ornamental design for a robot suit or similar article, substantially as shown.”
It’s not all bizarre.
Patent number: 1120656
Filing date: Jan 14, 1914
Issue date: Dec 8, 1914
Inventor: JONATHAN A. HUNT
“Be it known that I, Jonathan A. Hunt, a citizen of the United States, residing at Westboro, in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in PushPins, of which the following is a specification.”
Wow.
Patent number: 5675318
Filing date: May 6, 1996
Issue date: Oct 7, 1997
Inventor: Henry C. Hunt, Jr.
“A graffiti thwarting system, comprising: proximity detectors adapted to be mounted adjacent a surface to be defaced, transmitter means, supported adjacent said surface, for emitting signals, and means, responsive to said transmitter means signals, for preventing marking material released from a pressurized spray canister from reaching said surface.”
My favourite part is Mr. McFall’s decision to include a “The Robot Bowler” decal.
Patent number: 2321553
Filing date: Dec 2, 1940
Issue date: Jun 8, 1943
Inventor: Irving H. Mcfalls
This invention relates to a mechanical automation, particularly to an automatic robot bowling device, that may be used in combination with miniature bowling alley-tables for amusement places, or for home use.
Comfy.
Patent number: 4964264
Filing date: Jan 22, 1990
Issue date: Oct 23, 1990
Inventor: Depy P. Adams
An ear covering for protecting the ears of long-eared dogs during eating, comprising first and second ear-sized bags having first and second sides closed on three side edges and open on a fourth side edge.
