Patent of the Day: Apparatus for Consuming Smoke


On this day in 1902 the patent for Apparatus for Consuming Smoke was granted. U.S. Patent No. 697,069.

Patent of the Day: Hand Fertilizer Dropper


On this day in 1908 the patent for Hand Fertilizer Dropper was granted. U.S. Patent No. 883,796.

Patent of the Day: Bee Hive


On this day in 1842 the patent for Bee Hive was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,539.

Patent of the Day: Stomach Pump


On this day in 1908 the patent for Stomach Pump was granted. U.S. Patent No. 883,583.

Patent of the Day: Sausage Stuffer


On this day in 1859 the patent for Sausage Stuffer was granted. U.S. Patent No. 23,416.

Patent of the Day: Hydraulic Air Compressor


On this day in 1905 the patent for Air Compressor was granted. U.S. Patent No. 785,889.

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.

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…

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 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…

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…

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.