Patent of the Day: Design Patent for the Statue of Liberty

On this day in 1879 Auguste Bartholdi was granted the design patent for Liberty Enlightening the World, known now as the Statue of Liberty (USD 11,023). This iconic statue was created as a…


Patent of the Day: Calculator

On this day in 1850 the patent for Calculator was granted. U.S. Patent No. 7,074.


Patent of the Day: Weed Mowing Hand Car

On this day in 1890 Patrick Nacey was granted the patent for Weed Mowing Hand Car. U.S. Patent No. 420,825.


Patent of the Day: Military Bicycle

On this day in 1896 Thomas V. Handloser was granted the patent for Military Bicycle. U.S. Patent No. 553,614.


Patent of the Day: Electric Lamp

On this day in 1880 Thomas Edison was granted the patent for his Electric Lamp. U.S. Patent No. 223,898.


Patent of the Day: Blow Testing Apparatus

On this day in 1904 the patent for Blow Testing Apparatus was granted. U.S. Patent No. 750,593. The object of this invention is to provide an apparatus for testing the punching or hitting power of…


Patent of the Day: Calling Device for Telephone-Exchanges

On this day in 1898 the patent for Calling Device for Telephone-Exchanges was granted. U.S. Patent No. 597,062.


Patent of the Day: Breech Mechanism for Guns

On this day in 1896 the patent for Breech Mechanism for Guns was granted. U. S. Patent No. 552,560.


Patent of the Day: Decoy Duck

On this day in 1903 the patent for Decoy Duck was granted. U.S. Patent No. 717,790.


Patent of the Day: Combined Toboggan and Sled

On this day in 1926, the patent for Combined Toboggan and Sled was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,568,493.


Patent of the Day: Bill Holder

On this day in 1919 the patent for Bill Holder was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,326,602.


Patent of the Day: Ironing Board

On this day in 1903 the patent for Ironing Board was granted. U.S. Patent No. 747,952.