Patent of the Day: Garage Ramp System
On this day in 1930 the patent application for Garage Ramp System was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,782,369. The Garage Ramp System was invented by Horace L. Smith Jr., of Richmond, Virginia. This…
Patent of the Day: Adjustable Embroidery Hoop
On this day in 1903 the patent for Adjustable Embroidery Hoop was granted. U.S. Patent No. 744,070. The Adjustable Embroidery Hoop was invented by Helen A. Harmes, of Washington, Missouri. This…
Patent of the Day: Candy Kettle
On this day in 1886 the patent for Candy Kettle was granted. U.S. Patent No. 352,642. The Candy Kettle was invented by Thomas Burkhard, of Brooklyn, New York. This patent application was granted on…
Patent of the Day: Portable Miniature Urinal
On this day in 1956 the patent for the Portable Miniature Urinal was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,769,982. The Portable Miniature Urinal was invented by John R. Gossett, of Orange City, California.…
Patent of the Day: Electric Motor Fan
On this day in 1889 the patent for the Electric Motor Fan was granted. U.S. Patent No. 414,758. The Electric Motor Fan was invented by Philip Diehl, of Elizabeth, New Jersey. This patent application…
Patent of the Day: Flower Structure
On this day in 1890 the patent for Flower Structure was granted. U.S. Patent No. 440,141. The Flower Structure was invented by John A. Dearborn, of Kansas City, Missouri. This patent application was…
Patent of the Day: Shoe Lacing Hook
On this day in 1903 the patent for Shoe Lacing Hook was granted. U.S. Patent No. 743,627. The Shoe-Lacing Hook was invented by Joseph W. Edgerton, of Grand Island, Nebraska. This patent application…
Patent of the Day: Safe or Vault
On this day in 1897 the patent for Safe or Vault was granted. U.S. Patent No. 593,200. The Safe or Vault was invented by George L. Damon, of Boston Massachusetts. This patent application was granted…
A Closer Look into Patents and Non-Practicing Entities
Due in large part to serious misunderstandings of the law and a concerted effort by potential licensees who believe vilifying patent holders to be a cheaper alternative, the very concept of patents…
Patent of the Day: Shaving Implement
On this day in 1921 the patent for Shaving Implement was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,690,133. The Shaving Implement was invented by Jacob Schick, from Stamford, Connecticut. This patent application…
Patent of the Day: Mustache Adjuster
On this day in 1895 the patent for the Mustache Adjuster was granted. U. S. Patent No. 549,148. The Mustache-Adjuster was invented by James Joseph McCallum, from Belleville, in the country of…
Patent of the Day: Bedstead
On this day in 1902 the patent for Bedstead was granted. U.S. Patent No. 712,671. The Bedstead, was invented by Carl F. Haller, from St. Louis, Missouri. This patent application was granted on…