SLINKY®
The Slinky® debuted at Gimbel's Department Store in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania in 1945. Richard James, the inventor, was skeptical about
how the Slinky® would sell. All his doubts were put to rest when all 400
Slinkys® for sale were purchased in 90 minutes. Since then, over three
hundred million Slinkys® have been sold worldwide. |
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Invention: |
Slinky in
1945 |
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Definition: |
noun /
trademark |
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Function: |
Not only is
the Slinky an excellent toy, its action also demonstrates a variety
of physical forces and principles. The Slinky, like all objects,
tends to resist change in its motion. |
| Patent: |
2,415,012
(US) issued January 28, 1947 |
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