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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…
Edison was issued two patents this day in 1912 - This Day in Patent History
On August 20, 1912, Edison received U.S. patent No. 1036470 for a “Phonographic Apparatus,” and patent No. 1036471 for a “Storage Battery” Phonograph is a…
Borden company was launched on the bedrock established by this patent - This Day in Patent History
On August 19, 1856, Gail Borden of Brooklyn, NY, was issued a U.S. patent for his process for condensed milk Condensed milk could be preserved…
Break the laws [THOUGHT OF THE DAY]
Several nobel prize winners hold patents for various advancements in technology. Einstein not only worked at patent office for sometime. He also holds two patents.…
Canada’s first patent was on Eureka Fluid Meter - This Day in Patent History
On August 18, 1869, Canadian Intellectual Property Office issued the Canadian patent to W. Hamilton for Eureka Fluid Meter, a machine for measuring liquids. The…
First wrench was patented this day - This Day in Patent History
On August 17, 1835, Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts patented the first wrench. The wrench typology is inspired by typologies of prehistoric stone tools. Merrick’s…
Google has invented a "Weebo" type mobile telepresence device from the movie Flubber
Telepresence systems allows users located remotely to interact with each other. They allow the remote user to feel as if they are present, at the…
US Army has invented Infrared cameras that can capture high-quality images
Most cameras capture what we can see. But infrared cameras can detect and capture invisible infrared rays that we can experience as heat but we…
Google is mulling the idea to power Google Glass via AA batteries
Google is continuously improving Google Glass with new innovations. The overall design of the device is largely similar to spectacles that people wear to correct…