On January 29, 1895, Charles Steinmetz patented a system of distribution by alternating current (A/C). He fostered the development of A/C that made possible the…
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NASA has patented “organic” cleaning methodology for water for astronauts
NASA has patented an efficient microwave-based water decontamination system for International Space Station (“ISS”). Potable water is essential for long manned missions. Research has shown…
Nikola Tesla patent #15 - Commutator for dynamo electric machines - US382845
Patent Information Publication number: US382845 A Patent Title: Commutator for…
Celebrity Patent – Charles Fleischer patented a toy egg
Charles Fleischer patented a toy egg adapted for pulling, stretching, and bouncing which includes two intertwined helically cut shells. Patent Information Publication number: US4219959…
This Day in Patent History - On January 28, 1873, Louis Pasteur patented process of brewing beer and ale
On January 28, 1873, Louis Pasteur patented process of brewing beer and ale. This process is very similar to the pasteurization process for milk. Before…
Patent Quote - Tesla Vs. Marconi
“Marconi is a good fella. Leave him alone he’s doing good work. After all he is using 16 of my patents” – Nikola Tesla
This Day in Patent History - On January 27, 1880, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for"an electric lamp for giving light by incandescence"
On January 27, 1880, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for”an electric lamp for giving light by incandescence”. Edison famously summarized his quest for the…
This Day in Patent History - On January 26, 1875, the first electric dental drill was patented George Green, a development that revolutionized dentistry
On January 26, 1875, the first electric dental drill was patented George Green, a development that revolutionized dentistry. Humans have been drilling teeth since over…
This Day in Patent History - On January 25, 1870, Gustavus Dows patented a modern form of the soda fountain
On January 25, 1870, Gustavus Dows patented a modern form of the soda fountain. Patent Information Publication number: US99170 A Patent Title: Improvement in…
Sunday Funday – Butt Bra!
This Butt Bra lifts, supports and shapes a person’s buttocks similar to the underwire bras. So the Butt Bra helps giving butt a desirable shape.…