10 articles
Arthur Paul Pedrick’s patent for earth orbital bombs proposed an automatic nuclear deterrent system managed by an international agency. While intended to prevent nuclear war, the idea raises…
Inventive step or non-obviousness is essential for patentability and is illustrated here through the development of the Dress Pin and Safety Pin. This analysis objectively examines how improvements…
Margaret A Wilcox’s car heater patent in 1893 marked a major advancement in automotive comfort. The post highlights both the technical details of her invention and the historic…
Mary Anderson’s patented invention of the windshield wiper in 1903 revolutionised automotive safety, despite initial scepticism from manufacturers. Her story exemplifies the significant yet often overlooked role of…
This article examines the history and impact of the safety pin patent, invented by Walter Hunt in 1849. It considers the invention’s practical, cultural, and commercial significance with…
Hedy Lamarr, celebrated for both her cinematic and scientific achievements, co-invented a patented secret communication system that revolutionised wireless technology. This article examines her invention's impact and enduring…
The article explores Thomas Edison’s invention of the Kinetographic camera and its influence on moving pictures. It discusses the technological evolution, contributions of collaborators, and the establishment of…
Nellie Bly, best known as a pioneering journalist, also invented the steel barrel, now recognized as the 55-gallon drum. Her innovation and leadership at Iron Clad Manufacturing marked…
Hedy Lamarr, famed for her Hollywood career, was also a groundbreaking inventor. Her innovative work on wireless communication has had a lasting impact on modern technologies.
Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place…