Hedy Lamarr, an American film actor, patented a “Secret Communications System” to help combat the Nazis in World War II. Lamarr received the patent in…
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This Day in Patent History - On November 28, 1916, Edward H Angle invented an Orthodontic appliance to force the teeth of the dental arch into proper alignment
On November 28, 1916, Edward H Angle invented an Orthodontic appliance to force the teeth of the dental arch into proper alignment. This patent is…
This Day in Patent History - On November 27, 1894, Mildred Lord was granted a patent for a washing machine
On November 27, 1894, Mildred Lord was granted a patent for a washing machine. Mildred Lord is considered a prominent Amercian women inventors. …
This Day in Patent History - On November 25, 1975, Robert S. Ledley was granted a patent for "diagnostic X-ray systems" known as the CAT-Scan
On November 25, 1975, Robert S. Ledley was granted a patent for “diagnostic X-ray systems” known as the CAT-Scan. He pioneered the use of electronic…
This Day in Patent History - On November 24, 1874, a patent was granted to Joseph Glidden for barbed wire fencing
On November 24, 1874, a patent was granted to Joseph Glidden for barbed wire fencing. …
Nikola Tesla Patent #8 – Electro-magnetic motor – US 381968
Patent Information Publication number: US381968 A Patent Title : Electro-magnetic motor…
On November 23, 1899 Andrew Beard was granted a patent for a railway car coupler
On November 23, 1899 Andrew Beard was granted a patent for a railway car coupler. Andrew was born a slave, was emancipated at the age…
Sunday Funday – Disney's dolphin size keyboard to enable communication between dolphins and humans.
Disney’s dolphin size keyboard to enable communication between dolphins and humans. …
Celebrity Patent - Paula Abdul, an American singer-songwriter and dancer, patented her own mic stand
Paula Abdul, an American singer-songwriter and dancer, patented her own mic stand. Patent Information Publication number: US20090196451 A1 Patent Title: Dynamic microphone support apparatus Publication…
This Day in Patent History - On November 21, 1854, Issac Von Bunschoten patented a rosin-oil lamp
On November 21, 1854, Issac Von Bunschoten patented a rosin-oil lamp. …