On February 26, 1947, W.T. Graham was granted a patent for a Vibrating plow, which is sold worlwide to this day. Graham and Hoeme (partners)…
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This Day in Patent History - On February 25, 1902 John Holland was granted a patent for a submarine
On February 25, 1902 John Holland (an Irish engineer) was granted a patent for a submarine. Holland developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned…
Celebrity Patent - Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, patented a special shoe for creating anti-gravity illusion
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, patented a special shoe for creating anti-gravity illusion. More than his songs, his dance moves were probably more responsible…
This Day in Patent History - On Februay 24, 1931, Parker Pen patented the iconic desk sets for supporting fountain pens
On Februay 24, 1931, Parker Pen patented desk sets for supporting fountain pens. Pen receptable used to be a standard feature of all work desks.…
This Day in Patent History - On February 23, 1897, Nikola Tesla received a patent for electrical condensers and coils
On February 23, 1897, Nikola Tesla received a patent for electrical condensers and coils. The features of the patent: 1. Improvements of condensers, transformers, self-induction…
This Day in Patent History - On February 20, 1872, Luther Crowell patented a machine that manufactured the square-bottom paper grocery bags
On February 20, 1872, Luther Crowell patented a machine that manufactured the square-bottom paper grocery bags. The square-bottom paper grocery bag has been around well…
This Day in Patent History - On February 19, 1878, Thomas Edison received a patent for the phonograph
On February 19, 1878, Thomas Edison received a patent for the phonograph. The photo shows Thomas Edison with his patented phonograph.The device could mechanically record…
This Day in Patent History - On February 21, 1865 John Deere (blacksmith) received a patent for plow
On February 21, 1865 John Deere (blacksmith) received a patent for ploughs. He founded Deere & Company in 1837, which still is a major player…
This Day in Patent History - This antique Combined Wrench & Thread Cutter available for sale on eBay was patented on 17 Feb 1903
This antique Combined Wrench & Thread Cutter available for sale on eBay was patented on 17 Feb 1903. You can still read the patent number…
This Day In Patent History - On February 18, 1879 Auguste Bartholdi was granted a design patent for the Statue of Liberty
On February 18, 1879 Auguste Bartholdi was granted a design patent for the Statue of Liberty. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was a French sculptor. The work…