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Category: This Day in Patent History
This Day in History - Cotton gin patent is regarded as one of the greatest American patents
On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney was granted patent for the cotton gin. ‘Gin’ is shortened form of ‘engine’. This cotton engine separates cotton from…
Regulating and controlling electrical translating devices - This Day in Patent History
Patent Information Publication number: US681768 A Patent Title: Regulating and controlling electrical translating devices Publication date: 3 Sep 1901 Filing date: 14 Jan 1895 Priority…
This calculating machine eased the monotony of clerical work - This Day in Patent History
On August 21, 1888, William Seward Burroughs was issued four patents for the first successful “calculating machine.” Adding machines of his time were unreliable and…
Edison was issued two patents this day in 1912 - This Day in Patent History
On August 20, 1912, Edison received U.S. patent No. 1036470 for a “Phonographic Apparatus,” and patent No. 1036471 for a “Storage Battery” Phonograph is a…
Borden company was launched on the bedrock established by this patent - This Day in Patent History
On August 19, 1856, Gail Borden of Brooklyn, NY, was issued a U.S. patent for his process for condensed milk Condensed milk could be preserved…
Canada’s first patent was on Eureka Fluid Meter - This Day in Patent History
On August 18, 1869, Canadian Intellectual Property Office issued the Canadian patent to W. Hamilton for Eureka Fluid Meter, a machine for measuring liquids. The…
First wrench was patented this day - This Day in Patent History
On August 17, 1835, Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts patented the first wrench. The wrench typology is inspired by typologies of prehistoric stone tools. Merrick’s…
First vertical loop roller coasters operated at Coney Island - This Day in Patent History
On August 16, 1898, Edwin Prescott was awarded a patent for the loop-de-loop Roller Coaster having a section of vertical loop. Prescott operated his dual-tracked…
This patent started the era of shape-shifting furniture - This Day in Patent History
On August 15, 1848, the first U.S. patent for a dental chair with adjustable elevation and tilt of the seat and back was issued to M.W. Hanchett…