On February 14, 1854 Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson patented the first repeating rifle. A repeating rifle is a single barreled rifle containing multiple rounds…
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This Day in Patent History - On February 13, 1979 Charles Chidsey received the first patent ever granted for a baldness remedy
On February 13, 1979 Charles Chidsey received the first patent ever granted for a baldness remedy, minoxidil, which is sold under the brand name Rogaine.…
Disney's cool magnetic toy that plies on your smart devices!
Smart devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in the marketplace. However, physical toys remain a staple of kids, with collectible figures serving as a bedrock for…
This Day in Patent History - William Webster filed patent for the first electrical treatment method of sewage on February 10, 1888 in Australia
The patent was filed in the US on December 22, 1887. The patented method treated sewage and other impure Water by’ electrolytic action in such…
This Day in Patent History - Pizza tripod was patented on February 12, 1983
Pizza tripod was patented on February 12, 1983. Pizza tripod is the circular thing that keeps the pizza from hitting the inside of the box…
This Day in Patent History - On February 12 1974, Stephen Kovacs received a patent for a magnetic heart pump
This Day in Patent History – On February 12 1974, Stephen Kovacs received a patent for a magnetic heart pump The magnetically driven heart pump…
This Day in Patent History - First practical steamboat was patented on February 9, 1811 by Robert Fulton
His steamboat went with passengers from New York City to Albany and back again, a round trip of 300 miles, in 62 hours. No…
This Day in Patent History - First self-starting automobile engine
On February 8, 1916, Charles Kettering received a patent for a self-starting automobile engine. Early automobiles required a hand crank for starting. Occasionally, when the…
Sunday Funday - Snake Walker
Pets are pets and all pets need exercise. This patented snake walker will help you “walk” your snakes. Snakes have the ability to alter the…
This Day in Patent History - On February 7, 1908, patent was granted for a scenic railway, which is basically a unique amusement device for amusement park
On February 7, 1908, patent was granted for a scenic railway, which is basically a unique amusement device for amusement park. The passengers are carried…