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Celebrity Patent – Charles Fleischer patented a toy egg

Charles Fleischer patented a toy egg adapted for pulling, stretching, and bouncing which includes two intertwined helically cut shells. Patent Information Publication number: US4219959…

Celebrity Patent - Steve McQueen patented design of a motorsports bucket seat

Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool” was an avid enthusiast of motor vehicles. The patented seat is contoured so that it can comfortably fit a…

Mark Twain was a huge fan of the patent system

Mark Twain was a huge fan of the patent system. He himself filed a patent for adjustable straps for bras. He once said, “A country…

Celebrity Patent - Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with a pocket

While the international superstar starred in many horror movies like Halloween and Prom Night, but it might be dirty diapers that really scared her. So…

Celebrity Patent - Francis Ford Coppola patented a T-shirt with a grid matrix printed on the back

Francis Ford Coppola patented a T-shirt with a grid matrix printed on the back. The idea is to be able to quickly indicate what portion…

Celebrity Patent - Steven Spielberg patented a method for Annotating a Line-Based Document

Celebrity Patent – Steven Spielberg patented a method for Annotating a Line-Based Document. The method enables multiple people collaborate on screenplay writing process. …

Celebrity Patent - Harry Houdini patented his Diver's Suit

Harry Houdini patented his Diver’s Suit. The master escapist created a diving suit which the wearer could easily remove while submerged underwater. …

Celebrity Patent - Marlon Brando patented method of tensioning drum heads

Marlon Brando patented method of tensioning drum heads. Marlon Brando loved afro cuban music and championed the culture all his life. Patent Information Publication number:…