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This calculating machine eased the monotony of clerical work - This Day in Patent History

On August 21, 1888, William Seward Burroughs was issued four patents for the first successful “calculating machine.” Adding machines of his time were unreliable and…

On August 8, 1899, first refrigerator patent was issued to Albert T. Marshall - This Day in Patent History

On August 8, 1899, first refrigerator patent was issued to Albert T. Marshall. It includedan automatic motor cut-off in case it was needed, and a…

On July 14, 1885 Sarah Goode became the first black woman to receive a U.S. patent - This Day in Patent History

Patent Information Publication number: US 322,177 Patent Title: Cabinet Bed Publication date: Jul 14, 1885 Inventors: Sarah E. Goode Original Assignee: Sarah E. Goode US322177

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Facebook patents a rural area network device to provide intermittent internet connectivity to rural areas

The growth of Facebook, in terms of number of users, is predominantly hindered by the lack of Internet access to large rural areas across the…

Inspired by Ironman, Microsoft patents a system that allows users to create virtual 3D objects of any shape using body gestures

The patented intuitive interface allow users to create imaginary three dimensional (3D) objects of any shape using body gestures performed by the users as a…

IBM’s drones will act as flying cell phone towers to improve cell phone connectivity

Cell phone users do not like inadequate mobile device cellular phone coverage. However, cell phone companies find it difficult to optimize the spread of the…

NASA has patented “organic” cleaning methodology for water for astronauts

NASA has patented an efficient microwave-based water decontamination system for International Space Station (“ISS”). Potable water is essential for long manned missions. Research has shown…