Patent of the Day: Adjustable Embroidery Hoop
November 17, 2015
On this day in 1903 the patent for Adjustable Embroidery Hoop was granted. U.S. Patent No. 744,070. The Adjustable Embroidery Hoop was invented by…
Patent of the Day: Candy Kettle
November 16, 2015
On this day in 1886 the patent for Candy Kettle was granted. U.S. Patent No. 352,642. The Candy Kettle was invented by Thomas Burkhard, of Brooklyn,…
Patent of the Day: Portable Miniature Urinal
November 13, 2015
On this day in 1956 the patent for the Portable Miniature Urinal was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,769,982. The Portable Miniature Urinal was invented…
Patent of the Day: Electric Motor Fan
November 12, 2015
On this day in 1889 the patent for the Electric Motor Fan was granted. U.S. Patent No. 414,758. The Electric Motor Fan was invented by Philip Diehl,…
Patent of the Day: Flower Structure
November 11, 2015
On this day in 1890 the patent for Flower Structure was granted. U.S. Patent No. 440,141. The Flower Structure was invented by John A. Dearborn, of…
Patent of the Day: Shoe Lacing Hook
November 10, 2015
On this day in 1903 the patent for Shoe Lacing Hook was granted. U.S. Patent No. 743,627. The Shoe-Lacing Hook was invented by Joseph W. Edgerton, of…
Patent of the Day: Safe or Vault
November 9, 2015
On this day in 1897 the patent for Safe or Vault was granted. U.S. Patent No. 593,200. The Safe or Vault was invented by George L. Damon, of Boston…
A Closer Look into Patents and Non-Practicing Entities
November 7, 2015
Due in large part to serious misunderstandings of the law and a concerted effort by potential licensees who believe vilifying patent holders to be a…
Patent of the Day: Shaving Implement
November 6, 2015
On this day in 1921 the patent for Shaving Implement was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,690,133. The Shaving Implement was invented by Jacob Schick, from…
Patent of the Day: Mustache Adjuster
November 5, 2015
On this day in 1895 the patent for the Mustache Adjuster was granted. U. S. Patent No. 549,148. The Mustache-Adjuster was invented by James Joseph…
Patent of the Day: Bedstead
November 4, 2015
On this day in 1902 the patent for Bedstead was granted. U.S. Patent No. 712,671. The Bedstead, was invented by Carl F. Haller, from St. Louis,…
Patent of the Day: Brassiére
November 3, 2015
On this day in 1914 the patent for the Brassiére was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,115,674.
Patent of the Day: Garment Retainer
November 2, 2015
On this day in 1926 the patent for Garment Retainer was granted. U.S. Patent No. 1,605,763.
Patent of the Day: Pen (Ballpoint Pen)
October 30, 2015
On this day in 1888 the patent for the Pen was granted. U.S. Patent No. 392,046.
Patent of the Day: Step Ladder
October 29, 2015
On this day in 1895, the patent for the Step Ladder was granted. U.S. Patent No. 548,670.
Patent of the Day: Highway Traffic Marker
October 28, 2015
On this day in 1941 the patent for Highway Traffic Marker was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,260,498.
Patent of the Day: Chime Whistle
October 27, 2015
On this day in 1903 the patent for Chime Whistle was granted. U.S. Patent No. 742,375.
Patent of the Day: Michael Jackson’s Method and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity Illusion
October 26, 2015
On this day in 1993, the patent for Method and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity Illusion was granted. U.S. Patent No. 5,255,452.
Patent of the Day: Combined Scale and Coffee Case
October 23, 2015
On this day in 1894 the patent for Combined Scale and Coffee Case was granted. U.S. Patent No. 528,052.