This patented automated bathing facility takes participants on a conveyor through a wetting station, soaping station, rinsing station and drying station. Why is this not…
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This Day in Patent History - On January 31, 1934, Tower Optical Company patented coin controlled binoculars
On January 31, 1934, Tower Optical Company patented coin controlled binoculars. Tower Optical Company’s binoculars have been used on major tourist sites in the United…
NASA patents technology to capture and destroy the orbital debris, one piece of debris at a time
Currently, there are more than 1800 rocket bodies floating as debris in Low Earth Orbit. …
This Day in Patent History - On January 30, 1883, James Ritty and John Birch (brothers) received a patent for the cash register
On January 30, 1883, James Ritty and John Birch (brothers) received a patent for the cash register. It was called “Ritty’s Incorruptible Cashier” and was…
This Day in Patent History - On January 29, 1895, Charles Steinmetz patented a system of distribution by alternating current (A/C)
On January 29, 1895, Charles Steinmetz patented a system of distribution by alternating current (A/C). He fostered the development of A/C that made possible the…
Nikola Tesla patent #15 - Commutator for dynamo electric machines - US382845
Patent Information Publication number: US382845 A Patent Title: Commutator for…
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…
This Day in Patent History - On January 28, 1873, Louis Pasteur patented process of brewing beer and ale
On January 28, 1873, Louis Pasteur patented process of brewing beer and ale. This process is very similar to the pasteurization process for milk. Before…
This Day in Patent History - On January 27, 1880, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for"an electric lamp for giving light by incandescence"
On January 27, 1880, Thomas A. Edison received a patent for”an electric lamp for giving light by incandescence”. Edison famously summarized his quest for the…
This Day in Patent History - On January 26, 1875, the first electric dental drill was patented George Green, a development that revolutionized dentistry
On January 26, 1875, the first electric dental drill was patented George Green, a development that revolutionized dentistry. Humans have been drilling teeth since over…