Patent of the Day: Drive-In Theater
On this day in 1933, Richard J. Hollingshead was granted the patent for Drive-In Theater. U.S. Patent No. 1,909,537. His invention related more particularly to a novel construction in outdoor…
Patent of the Day: Ant Trap
On this day in 1941, G.G. Wittwer et al. were granted the patent for Ant Trap. U.S. Patent No. 2,242,099. One of the objects of this invention is to provide an ant trap which is so constructed that…
Patent of the Day: Shoe Stretcher
On this day in 1909 Charles Lewis Passmore was granted the patent for Shoe Stretcher. U.S. Patent No. 921,152. The object of this invention is to provide a shoe stretcher of simple, durable and…
Patent of the Day: Cushion Cleaning Machine
On this day in 1898, George N. Dow and Herman Stern were granted the patent for Cushion Cleaning Machine. U.S. Patent No. 603,828. Their invention is in the nature of a machine for cleaning the…
Patent of the Day: Head Covering
On this day in 1916, Hyman Rosenbaum, was granted the patent for Head Covering. U.S. Patent No. 1,182,210. The object of this invention is to provide a neat, comfortable covering, provided with means…
Patent of the Day: Turbine
On this day in 1913, Nikola Tesla was granted the patent for Turbine. U.S. Patent No. 1,061,206. The object of the invention is to overcome deficiencies and to effect the transmission and…
Patent of the Day: Finger Protector for Cigarette Smokers
Things have certainly changed since 1936 when smoking was popular, glamorized and even encouraged. Theron E. Hatcher, inventor for this patent that was granted on May 5, 1936 as U.S. Patent No.…
Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with You
May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day. Some will celebrate by dressing up, others will watch a Star Wars marathon, but we will celebrate by regaling in the various patents and trademarks that were obtained…
Patent of the Day: Trench Weapon
On this day in 1921 Samuel M. Kass was granted the patent for Trench Weapon. U.S. Patent No. 1,376,888. His invention related to weapons suitable for hand-to-hand conflict in front line positions,…
Patent of the Day: Swimming Tube
On this day in 1930 the patent for Swimming Tube was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,756,383.
Patent of the Day: Edible Label for Bread and the Like
On this day in 1909 the patent for Edible Label for Bread and the Like was granted. U.S. Patent No. 919,736.
Patent of the Day: Pyrotechnic Device (Fireworks)
On this day in 1908 the patent for Pyrotechnic Device was granted, U.S. Patent No. 885,689.