On August 16, 1898, Edwin Prescott was awarded a patent for the loop-de-loop Roller Coaster having a section of vertical loop. Prescott operated his dual-tracked…
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This patent started the era of shape-shifting furniture - This Day in Patent History
On August 15, 1848, the first U.S. patent for a dental chair with adjustable elevation and tilt of the seat and back was issued to M.W. Hanchett…
Japan has more electric car charging points than gas stations
Japan has more car charging sites than gas stations as electric vehicles are becoming a more viable option around the country: there are more than…
Olympics Loudspeaker
Here is a patent application for a starting block with sensors for pressure, a step sensor for determining where the runner’s first step out of…
US Navy invents a Helium-3 Counter to Prevent Nuclear Catastrophes
Nuclear threat is looming over the World, as strategic nuclear-powered weapons are vulnerable to the life-threatening usage by terrorist networks. Many countries have signed the…
Head-Mounted Displays can now Diagnose Mild Brain Injuries
People may suffer with mild brain injuries, during sports activities, an accidental drop, or a fight, which may go unnoticed and untreated. This can lead…
Disney has invented Lightsaber from Star Wars
Star Wars has captured the imagination of a generation. The super successful franchise is still very popular among audiences worldwide. The fight sequences using lightsabers…
Artificial Intelligence saves a human life
BM’s Artificial Intelligence engine Watson detected a type of leukemia in just 10 minutes, which helped to save a patient’s life as the disease had…
Boeing invents a lavatory disinfection system that kills 99 percent pathogens in just 30 seconds
During long distance flights, the lavatories of airplanes get quite dirty and smelly. A single aircraft typically flies to multiple destinations in a single day.…