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Doesn't everyone have a favorite Easter patent? Or is it just me? In any event, in celebration of Easter this Sunday, here is a list of some interesting U.S. patents and one patent application, each with an Easter theme: Easter Eggs U.S. Patent No. 4,124,135 U.S. Patent No. 6,325,691 U.S. Patent No. 2,998,896 Hinged Plastic [...]
What if missing a car payment would disable certain features in your car? That's one aspect outlined in FORD's recent published patent application, US20230055958 titled "Systems and Methods to Repossess a Vehicle." Missing one or several car payments could initiate a series of steps that progressively disable certain features of your vehicle. Eventually, it may [...]
On this day in history, several design patents were issued giving us a glimpse of what technology used to look like, more than twenty years ago. Did you own any of these first generation or classic communication devices, laptops or monitors? U.S. Patent No. D405,083 Communication Device by Motorola, Inc. February 2, 1999 U.S. Patent [...]
On this day in 2001, Lucent Technologies Inc. received a patent for a method of training a text-to-speech (TTS) system to assign intonational features -- U.S. Patent No. 6,173,262. Intonation can drastically change the meaning of a spoken phrase, which can obviously cause severe problems in TTS automation. For example, as provided in this patent, with [...]
It is common, and often insightful, to reflect on the past 12 months as we open the door to a new year. Although, no doubt, your yearly reflection list of 2021 is fraught with entries related to COVID-19 and vaccinations, Time.com focused on "The Best Inventions of 2021," listing 100 inventions that change the way we live. Here are [...]
As a soon-to-be (and incredibly excited) father, it's natural to wonder when my child will invent the newest breakthrough gadget . . . right? Okay, maybe not, but it got me thinking about some everyday products that were, in fact, invented by children. Here are some of my favorite ones: Popsicles Invented by: Frank Epperson [...]
Whether you prefer the convenience and control of a gas-powered grill, or the flavor that comes from a charcoal grill, many of us will fire up the barbecue this Memorial Day weekend. But, did you know that the iconic Weber grill was invented by George Stephen, an employee of Weber Brothers Metal Works, which in [...]
One of the big questions you may be asking, and which is common among many entrepreneurs, inventors and businesses, small or large, is: Should I pursue a patent on my product? However, before you can really answer that question, you should probably consider whether you have a product that can be patented. To answer that question, you should consult [...]
Star Wars fans (and possibly non-Star Wars fans) rejoice as Disney unveils a working lightsaber at an April 8, 2021 presentation. Well, what exactly does a "working" lightsaber really mean? Does it cut through metal doors and walls? No, but it does have an illuminated blade that extends and retracts with the simple push of [...]
With the onset of fall, and Halloween around the corner, the abundance of pumpkin spiced items becomes increasingly apparent. It seems pumpkin spiced everything is in each café and bakery around. Although some of the most notable items, such as the Starbucks PSL, the fall lineup at Dunkin Donuts, and other notable pumpkin inspired foods and beverages [...]
