Within a two-week period in August 1897, Felix Hoffmann synthesized two drugs: aspirin, one of the most widely beneficial drugs ever, and heroin, one of…
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This Day in Patent History - On February 26, 1947, W.T. Graham was granted a patent for a Vibrating plow
On February 26, 1947, W.T. Graham was granted a patent for a Vibrating plow, which is sold worlwide to this day. Graham and Hoeme (partners)…
This Day in Patent History - On February 25, 1902 John Holland was granted a patent for a submarine
On February 25, 1902 John Holland (an Irish engineer) was granted a patent for a submarine. Holland developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned…
Celebrity Patent - Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, patented a special shoe for creating anti-gravity illusion
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, patented a special shoe for creating anti-gravity illusion. More than his songs, his dance moves were probably more responsible…
This Day in Patent History - On Februay 24, 1931, Parker Pen patented the iconic desk sets for supporting fountain pens
On Februay 24, 1931, Parker Pen patented desk sets for supporting fountain pens. Pen receptable used to be a standard feature of all work desks.…
This Day in Patent History - On February 23, 1897, Nikola Tesla received a patent for electrical condensers and coils
On February 23, 1897, Nikola Tesla received a patent for electrical condensers and coils. The features of the patent: 1. Improvements of condensers, transformers, self-induction…
Boeing is 3D printing objects while levitating in space
Boeing has patented technology to 3D print objects while levitating in space. Multiple 3D printers are used to simultaneously print various features. The printing material has…
Ernst Alexanderson received a patent for a selective tuning device for radios that became an integral part of modern radio systems
On February 22, 1916, Ernst Alexanderson received a patent for a selective tuning device for radios that became an integral part of modern radio systems…