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…
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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.…
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…
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…
On September 17, 1968, An Wang obtained a patent for a desk calculator - This Day In Patent History
On September 17, 1968, An Wang obtained a patent for a…
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…
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…
INFOGRAPHIC - Patent Celebrities
Celebrity culture is all about popularizing people who have certain attributes that are society deemed exceptional. Celebrities include actors, singers, dancers, designers, politicians, models, athletes,…
List of Nikola Tesla's 300 patents. Happy Birthday Tesla! (Source: Wikipedia)
Nikola Tesla obtained 300 patents in his lifetime in over 26 countries. Patents #1–#50 U.S. Patent 0,334,823 – Commutator for Dynamo Electric Machines – 1886…