The ancient Greeks in 500 B.C. granted protection to inventors. First patent law was enacted by the Venetian Republic in 1474.
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13 most creative design patents published this week (September 22)
1. ONE-WHEELED VEHICLE Looks great. But why? 2. FISHNET HAIR PROTECTOR To avoid bad hair days. 3. WATER BOTTLE Cool water bottle to keep you…
This Day in Patent History - On September 25, 1908, Elmer Sperr filed a patent for gyroscope
On September 25, 1908, Elmer Sperr filed a patent for gyroscope. He is noted as father of modern navigation technology. By the time of his…
On September 24, 1877, Fire at USPTO destroyed 80,000 models and 600,000 drawings
On September 24, 1877, Fire at USPTO destroyed 80,000 models and 600,000 drawings. No patents were completely lost, however, and the Patent Office soon reopened.…
Boeing patented Drone Magazine to carry Multiple Drones
This week Boeing patented a drone magazine, which deploys drones instead of cartridges. Drones are becoming an important part of modern military. Various drones have different…
September 23 - This Day in Patent History (TDIPH) - Flash bulb used in photography patented
On September 23, 1930, Johannes Ostermeier was issued a patent for the flash bulb used in photography. Patent Information Patent Number: US 1776637 A Patent…
September 22 – This day in patent history (TDIPH) – Poolside basketball game patented
Problems before this invention One of the most popular athletic sports in the United States is the game of basketball. This sport has heretofore been…
Latest Patent - Microsoft patents glasses to compete Google Glass - US 9,134,534
Key features of the invention The eyepiece includes an internal software…
September 21 - This day in patent history (TDIPH) – Tethered ball batting practice
Problems before this invention Various skills are required to play baseball and softball. One such skill is the ability to hit a ball with a…
September 19 - This day in patent history (TDIPH) – Carpet Sweeper
On September 19, 1876 Melville Bissell patented a carpet-sweeper, a mechanical device for the cleaning of carpets. A very early appearance of the product occurs…