Patent of the Day: Combined Hanging Basket and Pot


On this day in 1904 the patent for Combined Hanging Basket and Pot was granted. U.S. Patent No. 754,683.

Office Hours with Matt Poulsen 3/24 1-3pm at the Exchange Building


Our own Matt Poulsen will be hosting Office Hours during Omaha Startup Week, Thursday, March 24th from 1-3pm at the Exchange Building,  1905 Harney…

Patent of the Day: Saluting Device


In case your hands are full and you can't properly salute someone this patent is just what you need. On this day in 1896, the patent for Saluting…

International Women’s Day: A Look at Women Inventors


A Look at Women Inventors Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate all the achievements, small or large, women have accomplished. We…

Patent of the Day: Improvement in Telegraphy (telephone)


On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted the patent for Improvement in Telegraphy, now known as the first telephone. U.S. Patent No.…

Patent of the Day: Harmonica Holder


On this day in 1904 the patent for Harmonica Holder was granted. U.S. Patent No. 753,713.  

Patent of the Day: Blackout Shutter


On this day in 1944 the patent for Blackout Shutter was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,342,826.

Patent Comic


This is a fun comic WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) put together. Enjoy.

U.S. top court mulls boosted patent damages in Stryker, Halo cases


REUTERS - WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled a willingness to give federal judges more discretion to boost penalties for patent…

Patent of the Day: Exercise Escalator


On this day in 1970, the patent for Exercise Escalator was granted. U.S. Patent No. 3,497,215.

Patent of the Day: Sketching Outfit


On this day in 1904 Andrew Randall Cobb was granted the patent for Sketching Outfit, U.S. Patent No. 752,757.

Patent of the Day: Defibrillator


On this day in 1966 the patent for Defibrillator was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,236,239.

Patent of the Day: Phonograph or Speaking Machine


On this day in 1878, Thomas Edison was granted the patent for Phonograph or Speaking Machine (U.S. Patent No. 200,521). The object of this invention…