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As artificial intelligence (AI) systems continue to generate new ideas, designs, and products, a common question emerges - can an AI system be named as an inventor on a US patent application? The quick answer is no. Under 35 U.S.C. 100(f), the term "inventor" means the individual or, if a joint invention, the individuals collectively [...]
On this day, in 1906, Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright, better known as the "Wright Brothers," obtained a patent (US821393) for their incredibly innovative "Flying-Machine." After building and testing several different versions, their first powered airplane flew at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903, about 9 months after the patent application was filed. [...]
When your friend (let's call her Jane) sends you a text message, wouldn't you like to hear that message read out loud in Jane's voice? Well, that technology may be coming soon, particularly on APPLE devices, according to APPLE's patent application (US2023/0051062) that published this year. This is not about voice messages, but rather text [...]
Today, the Kellogg Company is one the top breakfast cereal companies in the World with over $14 billion in revenue last year, and as the recipient of several annual awards and recognitions. Did all of this success start with a patent over 120 years ago? Perhaps. On April 14, 1896, John Harvey Kellogg received a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
