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…
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This Day in Patent History - On January 25, 1870, Gustavus Dows patented a modern form of the soda fountain
On January 25, 1870, Gustavus Dows patented a modern form of the soda fountain. Patent Information Publication number: US99170 A Patent Title: Improvement in…
This Day in Patent History - On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear, Jr. patented the Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes
On January 24, 1871 Charles Goodyear, Jr. patented the Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes. Welted shoes have more strength, durability and…
This Day in Patent History - On January 22, 1959, an amusement device having the configuration of a space craft was patented
On January 22, 1959, an amusement device having the configuration of a space craft was patented. The space craft is lifted up, rotatetd and animated…
This Day in Patent History - On January 21, 1837, the "first" ambulance was patented, which included a saddle for removing the sick using a horse
On January 21, 1837, the “first” ambulance was patented, which included a saddle for removing the sick using a horse. This was 112th patent granted…
This Day in Patent History - On January 20, 1857, William Kelly patented the blast furnace for manufacturing steel
History – On January 20, 1857, William Kelly patented the blast furnace for manufacturing steel. The same basic process was discovered independently by Henry Bessemer…
This Day in Patent History - On January 19, 1878, Thomas Edison patented speaking telegraph (or telephone) in Italy
On January 19, 1878, Thomas Edison patented speaking telegraph (or telephone) in Italy. Although Bell invented telephone first, Edison’s invention of the carbon-button transmitter proved…
This Day in Patent History - On January 18, 1902, Nikola Tesla patented a magnifying transmitter for wireless transmission of electrical energy
On January 18, 1902, Nikola Tesla patented a magnifying transmitter for wireless transmission of electrical energy. In his autobiography, Tesla stated that “. . .…
This Day in Patent History - On January 17, 1882, Leroy Firman received a patent for the telephone switchboard
On January 17, 1882, Leroy Firman received a patent for the telephone switchboard. Patent Information Publication number: US252576 A Patent Title: Multiple switch-board for…
This Day in Patent History - On January 16, 1909, David G Galbraith patented an improved paper clip
On January 16, 1909, David G Galbraith patented an improved paper clip. Patent Information Publication number: US957764 A Patent Title: Paper Clip Publication type:…