Around 1622, the circular and rectangular slide rule was invented by Episcopalean
minister William Oughtred.
Slinky
The slinky was invented by Richard and Betty James. Also See - Slinky in Motion
Slot Machines
The first mechanical slot machine was the Liberty Bell, invented in 1895 by Charles Fey
Smart Gels
Toyoichi Tanaka received a patent for Smart Gels, a synthetic (polyacrylamide) polymer
gel with unusual properties.
Smart Pills
The name of smart pill now refers to any pill that can deliver or control its delivery of
medicine without the patient having to take action beyond the initial swallow.
Smoke Detectors
The first battery operated home smoke detector was patented in 1969, Randolph Smith
and Kenneth House.
Snack Related
Snack food history - pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, soft drinks, gum and more.
Sneakers
Modern athletic shoes were designed by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.
Snowblower
Canadian, Arthur Sicard invented the snowblower in 1925.
Snowmaking Machines
The history of snowmaking machines and facts about making snow.
Snowmobile
In 1922, Joseph-Armand Bombardier developed the type of sport machine that we know
today as the snowmobile.
Soaps
Soap making was known as early as 2800 B.C. - in the synthetic detergent industry it is not
as easy to pinpoint exactly when the first detergents were invented.
Soccer
Not much is known about the origin of soccer, however, football and ball kicking games
were played by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Socks
The first real knit socks were discovered in Egyptian graves in Antinoe.
Soda Fountain
In 1819, the "soda fountain" was patented by Samuel Fahnestock.
Softball Related
George Hancock invented softball.
Soft Drinks
An introduction to the history of soft drinks including Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and the
history behind other pop drinks. See Also - Timeline
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