HULA HOOP
In 1957, an Australian
company began making wood rings for sale in retail stores. The item attracted the attention of Wham-0, a
fledgling California toy manufacturer. The next year Richard P. Knerr
and Arthur K. Melin, of Wham-O, manufactured a plastic hoop in a
variety of bright colors. |
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Invention: |
Hula-Hoop in
1958 |
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Definition: |
noun / brand
name / tradeamark WHAM-O Inc |
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Function: |
A light plastic hoop that is whirled around the body for play or
exercise by the movement of the hips. |
| Patent: |
Wham-O could not patent an
ancient item |
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