Wind power is considered one of the cleanest, most environmentally friendly energy sources presently available, and wind turbines have gained increased attention in this regard.…
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BP patents improved subsea oil well intervention system. BP faced huge criticism for the deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Conventionally, subsea wells are built up by installing a primary conductor in the seabed, securing a wellhead to the upper end of the primary conductor…
130 years ago, on September 8, 1885, George H. Rawlings was issued a patent for a padded baseball glove.
130 years ago, on September 8, 1885, George H. Rawlings was issued a patent for a padded baseball glove. Before this invention, ballplayers must be…
Airbus patents system to display meteorological data along with flight plan
The meteorological phenomena considered can comprise, especially, turbulence zones, icing zones, jet streams, as well as significant events such as volcanic eruptions or radioactive emissions.…
On September 7, 1948, Patent # 2,448,908 was granted to Louis Parker for a television receiver
On September 7, 1948, Patent # 2,448,908 was granted to Louis Parker for a television receiver. His “intercarrier sound system” is now used in all television…
Patented Lip enlargement device
Lip size and shape are facial features, which directly impact attractiveness levels. Many believe a person’s lips and smile to be an indicator of beauty.…
Boeing patents a smartphone app to allow crew members to securely communicate during flight
Transportation crew and staff typically use communications tools to perform operations. For example, airlines personnel typically use various methods of communication during flight turn operations.…
Hi-Tech apparatus for wearing socks
Millions of people wear socks every day. A sock is an item of clothing worn on the foot. In hot climate or hot environment, socks…
Patented wireless charging shelf helps fight "black spaghetti". I need this in every room of my house.
With the proliferation of electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, handheld email and text messaging devices, handheld or pocket PCs, and the like,…
Honda plans to use 3D fingertip tracking to assist drivers
A driver may require driving directions, or desire other information pertinent to his surroundings, but has limited options for accessing that information. Most onboard navigation…