'A Russian scientist came to the United States to attend an
astronomical conference, a relatively rare type of visit in those
days.
'He met an American astronomer, who started bragging about how far
American technology had advanced, and he mentioned several
inventions. However, the Russian claimed that all the items named had
been invented previously by the Russians. He also cited the transistor
radio, the color television, the punch-button telephone, the radial
tire, the stereophonic record, the tubeless tire, the submersible
pump, the fuel injector, and on and on. He said that the most famous
Russian inventor had more inventions than Edison.
'The American took exception to the Russian’s claim and asked for
proof. The Russian replied that the name of this Russian inventor was
stamped on many American products. The American asked what his name
was. The Russian wrote down his name:
'РЭГЮСПАТОФ, or as known in America: REGUSPATOFF.'