Paul Winchell was almost as “multi-talented” as Leornardo Da Vinci. He performed as comedian, ventriloquist, voice actor, inventor, and humanitarian. He is most famous…
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This Day in Patent History - On February 16, 1932, James Markham received the first fruit tree patent for a peach tree
Patent Information Publication number: USPP7 P Patent Title: Missottbi Publication type: Grant Publication date: 16 Feb 1932 Filing date: 6 Sep 1930 Inventors: James E.…
Funny Patent of the week - Life Expectancy Watch
This Smart Watch from 2002 can tell your life expectancy. The patent says, “Life expectancy has been a major concern of people throughout the ages.…
Nikola Tesla patent #16 – System of electrical distribution – US390413
Patent Information Publication number: US390413 A Patent Title: Nikola Publication type: Grant Publication date: Oct 2, 1888 Filing date: Apr 10, 1888 Original Assignee: The…
This Day In Patent History - On February 15, 1870, Jules Touaillon patented first isolation system for protecting buildings against earthquakes
On February 15, 1870, Jules Touaillon patented first isolation system for protecting buildings against earthquakes. Patent Information Publication number: US99973 A Patent Title: Improvement in…
Funny patent of the Week - Jewelry with integrated reading glass lenses
Many people suffer from poor vision. There are remedies available such as using spectacles. However, often spectacles are not considered fashioable, especially by womem. So…
This Day in Patent History - On February 14, 1854 Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson patented the first repeating rifle
On February 14, 1854 Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson patented the first repeating rifle. A repeating rifle is a single barreled rifle containing multiple rounds…
This Day in Patent History - On February 13, 1979 Charles Chidsey received the first patent ever granted for a baldness remedy
On February 13, 1979 Charles Chidsey received the first patent ever granted for a baldness remedy, minoxidil, which is sold under the brand name Rogaine.…
Much needed Legal breakthrough for Google's self-driving car
Until now, any car without a human driver would not be considered roadworthy. This is set to change, as Google’s self-driving car system could soon be…
Disney's cool magnetic toy that plies on your smart devices!
Smart devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in the marketplace. However, physical toys remain a staple of kids, with collectible figures serving as a bedrock for…