Back-to-School Essentials: A Closer Look at Game-Changing Patents
As another academic year approaches, students and educators anticipate new opportunities to learn. Join us as we explore back-to-school patents that have made education possible!
“Backpack”-U.S. Patent D641,973 S
A backpack is an essential back-to-school item. This specific design offers numerous pockets and compartments to neatly organize all your school supplies. With adjustable straps and cushioned back panels, it guarantees comfort, even when lugging around hefty books or a laptop.
“Insulated Lunch Bag”-U.S. Patent #4,211,091
The lunch box is another school essential and has evolved into a modern-day lunch bag. The key distinction between the lunch box and the lunch bag lies in the bag’s more pliable material and increased storage space. Further, this 1980s vintage lunch bag offers insulation, keeping food and drinks cool throughout the school day.
“Hand-Held Dry Erase Board System”-U.S. Patent #9,381,768 B2
Dry erase boards can be a great way to test the knowledge of individual students in the classroom. This patent, in particular, integrates the dry erase board, marker, and eraser into a single unit. Such a tool provides a personal canvas for learning and sharing in the classroom.
“Storage Locker”-U.S. Patent #3,819,246
Lockers play a crucial role in schools, serving as storage spaces for students’ belongings. However, these particular storage lockers, commonly located in gym locker rooms, possess a unique design. They feature smaller compartments with visible perforations, enabling both transparency and ventilation, thus allowing any odors from gym class to dissipate.
