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August 21, 1888 marked an important day in the history of mechanical calculation. On that date, William Seward Burroughs received U.S. Patent No. 388,116 for a “Calculating-Machine,” an invention that helped transform the way businesses performed arithmetic and recorded financial information. Burroughs’s invention used a system of keys, registers, and mechanical connections to assist with [...]
Probably. Innovation begins with an idea—but turning that idea into a successful invention requires more than simply creating something new. Before investing significant time, money, and effort into developing, manufacturing, marketing, or filing a patent application, one of the most important steps an inventor or business can take is conducting a patent search. A patent [...]
A patent search is a critical step in the innovation lifecycle—whether you’re an individual inventor, a small startup, or an established R&D team. Conducted before filing your own patent application, it involves systematically reviewing existing patents and published patent applications to determine whether your idea is novel and non‑obvious. Here’s why performing a thorough patent [...]
St. Patrick's Day is a time of festivity, tradition, and of course, enjoying a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. One of the most remarkable innovations that has made this possible at home is the Guinness widget. This ingenious device transformed the way people enjoy canned and bottled stout, ensuring the same creamy head and smooth [...]
The Post-It Note, an ubiquitous office supply found on desks, refrigerators, and everywhere in between, has become an essential tool for quick reminders, organizing tasks, and leaving messages. But, behind its simple design and everyday use lies an interesting history of invention and a groundbreaking patent that changed the way people organize and communicate. The [...]
On this day, in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted U.S. Patent No. 174,465 for his invention of the telephone. The patent described a device for transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically. In essence, Bell’s invention was designed to convert the vibrations of the human voice into electrical signals, which could then be transmitted along [...]
Technically, yes, Artificial Intelligence can invent; however, AI cannot be named as an inventor on a patent application in the United States. Why not you ask? Great question. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) just recently released new guidance on patent inventorship and how inventorship is analyzed for inventions that may have received assistance [...]
As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida with an expected landfall early tomorrow morning, those who have not already evacuated to a safe location, continue to scramble in a last-minute effort to protect themselves and their property from potential destruction. On the eve of Milton, and in the wake of Hurricane Helene, [...]
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. [...]
