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In 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York, as they were seen to be a “game of luck”.
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Tools & Equipment > Safety Equipment
On 16th November, 1841,
An early design of a life preserver (life jacket) was patented...
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On 8th April, 1879,
An Improved Fire-Escape Ladder was patented by J. Winters...
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On 26th April, 1881,
A fold-away Life-Raft was patented by Frederick S. Allen...
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On 14th April, 1914,
A non-skid tyre was patented by Stacy G. Carkhuff...
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On 10th February, 1976,
A combination smoke and heat detector alarm was patented...
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