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Disney patents animated physical books
Disney has invented entirely new kind of books. The patented animated books use an integrated projector to provide a more immersive experience to the readers.…
Microsoft filed for a patent for a Smart Ring
Microsoft filed for a patent for a Smart Ring According to Microsoft, the smart ring can act as a universal input device that will work…
IBM patented a karaoke system for social media
IBM patented a karaoke system for social media Karaoke is a social entertainment activity where amateur singers sing along to selected music. In offline scenarios,…
This Day in Patent History - On March 20, 1883, Jan Matzeliger was issued patent for a "lasting device for shoes"
On March 20, 1883, Jan Matzeliger was issued patent for a “lasting device for shoes”. This invention made the mass production of inexpensive shoes possible.…
Funny Patent of the week - Horse-powered car that literally puts cart before the horse
In 1981, Philips Arthur Barnes patented this horse-powered car in UK. In essence it is a horse, tethered to a treadmill, inside a vehicle body…
This Day in Patent History - On March 19, 1850, Phineas Quimby was issued a patent for a machine for Steering Ships and Steamboats
On March 19, 1850, Phineas Quimby was issued a patent for a machine for Steering Ships and Steamboats. Quimby was a watch and clockmaker…
This Day in Patent History - On March 18, 1947, Quinlan Pretzel Company patented a Pretzel twisting machine
On March 18, 1947, Quinlan Pretzel Company patented a Pretzel twisting machine. Pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly…
This Day in Patent History - On March 17, 1845, Stephen Perry (a British inventor and businessman) received a patent for the first rubber band
On March 17, 1845, Stephen Perry (a British inventor and businessman) received a patent for the first rubber band. Rubber band has been holding things…
Celebrity Patent - Walt Disney invented this multi-plane camera to produce feature length movies
Walter E. Disney received patent #2,201,689 for the art of animation on May 21, 1940. In 2002, USPTO recognized Walt Disney and his advancement in…