On June 4, 1996 Thomas Cane was granted the patent for SANTA CLAUS DETECTOR. U.S. Patent No. 5,523,741.
This patent is a children’s stocking device that will visually signal the arrival of Santa Claus. When the signal is activated a light will illuminate letting the child know Santa was there.
The stocking device is hung by the fireplace or place where Santa will enter. Common folklore says that presents under the tree for those who have been good is the indicator that Santa was there. This device is an added element to that folklore.
