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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…