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…

Matthew Poulsen to discuss Patent Law at SDSU 1-27-16


Our own Matthew Poulsen will be discussing Patent Law at South Dakota State University, Wednesday, the 27th at 1:00pm.  

Patent Policy and the Promotion of Job Growth


Patents stifle innovation. Patent trolls are the modern day robber barons. All patents are acquired by large corporations who operate to destroy…

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.

Diaper Drive 2015 Results


Thanks to everyone, this year, we were able to donate 2,195 diapers to the women and children of the Lydia House. Way to go!  

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.

Deck the Halls with IP Knowledge


It’s that time of year again, Christmas, a time where families gather to celebrate with gifts, giving and food. But what would Christmas be without…

Patent of the Day: Ironing Board


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

Patent of the Day: Combined Tent and Wagon


On this day in 1886 the patent for Combined Tent and Wagon was granted. U.S. Patent No. 355,231.

Diaper Drive 2015


We are excited to be helping the women and children of the Lydia House by donating diapers this holiday season. If you want to help and donate, drop…

Star Wars Week in Patents


With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens here are some fun Star Wars related patents.

Patent of the Day: Motor or Engine (Rotary-Engine Auto)


On this day in 1896 the patent for Motor or Engine was granted. U.S. Patent No. 573,174.

Patent of the Day: Smut Machine


On this day in 1841, the patent for Smut Machine was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,390.

Patent of the Day: Sterilizing Apparatus


On this day in 1912 the patent for Sterilizing Apparatus was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,046,842.

Patent of the Day: Denture Attaching Device


On this day in 1919 the patent for Denture Attaching Device was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,324,476.

Patent of the Day: Tattooing Machine


On this day in 1891 the patent for Tattooing Machine was granted. U.S. Patent No. 464,801.