On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear, Jr. patented the Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes. Welted shoes have more strength, durability and…
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This Day in Patent History - On January 22, 1959, an amusement device having the configuration of a space craft was patented
On January 22, 1959, an amusement device having the configuration of a space craft was patented. The space craft is lifted up, rotatetd and animated…
This Day in Patent History - On January 21, 1837, the "first" ambulance was patented, which included a saddle for removing the sick using a horse
On January 21, 1837, the “first” ambulance was patented, which included a saddle for removing the sick using a horse. This was 112th patent granted…
This Day in Patent History - On January 20, 1857, William Kelly patented the blast furnace for manufacturing steel
History – On January 20, 1857, William Kelly patented the blast furnace for manufacturing steel. The same basic process was discovered independently by Henry Bessemer…
This Day in Patent History - On January 17, 1882, Leroy Firman received a patent for the telephone switchboard
On January 17, 1882, Leroy Firman received a patent for the telephone switchboard. Patent Information Publication number: US252576 A Patent Title: Multiple switch-board for…
This Day in Patent History - On January 16, 1909, David G Galbraith patented an improved paper clip
On January 16, 1909, David G Galbraith patented an improved paper clip. Patent Information Publication number: US957764 A Patent Title: Paper Clip Publication type:…
This Day in Patent History - On January 15, 1846, Samuel Morse received patent for an improved single-wire telegraph system
On January 15, 1846, Samuel Morse received patent for an improved single-wire telegraph system. He also helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy. By…
This Day in Patent History - On January 14, 1904, Emile Savoye patented the famous Savoye Corset
On January 14, 1904, Emile Savoye patented the famous Savoye Corset. Emile Savoye lived in Paris and held patents for corset designs in both the…
This Day in Patent History - On January 13, 1942, Henry Ford patented a Soybean car (a plastic car), which is 30% lighter than a regular car
On January 13, 1942, Henry Ford patented a Soybean car (a plastic car), which is 30% lighter than a regular car. Henry Ford came up…
This Day in Patent History - On January 12, 1901, Melvin F Rock filed a patent for a bicycle pump housed within the seat-post tube of the bicycle frame
On January 12, 1901, Melvin F Rock filed a patent for a bicycle pump housed within the seat-post tube of the bicycle frame. We wonder…