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…
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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 “. . .…
Celebrity Patent - Steve McQueen patented design of a motorsports bucket seat
Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool” was an avid enthusiast of motor vehicles. The patented seat is contoured so that it can comfortably fit a…
Sunday Funday – Mechanical TV Remote Control!
The patented device is a rod-like member of variable adjustable length. One end of the rod engages with the dial of a TV such 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:…
This Day in Patent History - On January 15, 1846, Samuel Morse received patent for an improved single-wire telegraph system
On January 15, 1846, Samuel Morse received patent for an improved single-wire telegraph system. He also helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy. By…
Mark Twain was a huge fan of the patent system
Mark Twain was a huge fan of the patent system. He himself filed a patent for adjustable straps for bras. He once said, “A country…