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.


Patent of the Day: Pattern Forming Puzzle and Method with Pieces Rotatable in Groups (Original Rubik's Cube)

On this day in 1972 Larry Nichols was granted the patent for Pattern Forming Puzzle and Method with Pieces Rotatable in Groups, better known today at the Rubik's Cube. U.S. Patent No. 3,655,201.…


Patent of the Day: Apparatus for Consuming Smoke

On this day in 1902 the patent for Apparatus for Consuming Smoke was granted. U.S. Patent No. 697,069.


Patent of the Day: Hand Fertilizer Dropper

On this day in 1908 the patent for Hand Fertilizer Dropper was granted. U.S. Patent No. 883,796.


Patent of the Day: Bee Hive

On this day in 1842 the patent for Bee Hive was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,539.