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10/14/2021

Whether you have small children, or you enjoyed them yourself as a child, Legos are a childhood staple. Patented in 1961 by Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, son of a Danish toymaker, the Lego we know today was named for the Danish words “leg godt” meaning “play well.”

The Danish toy company invented its basic brick, then designed a toddler-friendly version, before adding mini figures to the mix

10/07/2021

On this day in 1919….Patent USD53898S was granted.
Patent Name: Tractor
Inventor: Henry Ford
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD53898S/en

09/27/2021

On this day in 1994….Patent USD350995S was granted.
Patent Name: Amusement castle
Better Known As: Cinderella’s Castle
Inventors: Anthony W. Baxter, Thomas K. Morris, Mark A. Lescault
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD350995S/en

09/22/2021

On this day in 1891….Patent US460097A was granted.
Patent Name: Compass Watch
Inventor: T.F. Burgdorff
https://patents.google.com/patent/US460097

09/17/2021

“With some canvas, leather, shellac and black paint, inventor Edward Bullard, helped America usher in a new era of workplace safety.” In 1929, when the hardhat was patented, it was often an option for protection. Today, hardhats are a standard in safety equipment.

With some canvas, leather, shelac and black paint, inventor Edward Bullard helped America usher in a new era of workplace safety

09/10/2021

On this day in 1907….Patent US865950A was granted.
Patent Name: Candle Lamp
Inventor: Frank A. Schuetz
https://patents.google.com/patent/US865950

08/31/2021

On this day in 1937….Patent US2091359A was granted.
Patent Name: Traffic Signal
Inventors: Gort Godfrey and Walter Dinnerville
https://patents.google.com/patent/US2091359A/en

08/26/2021

Happy National Dog Day!

08/24/2021

It’s National Waffle Day – So if you haven’t already, make sure to add waffles to your menu for today! Patented August 24, 1869 by Cornelius Swartwout, the modern day waffle maker was designed to help prevent burns when flipping the waffle. While different than the appliance found in most homes today, waffle makers can be found dating back to the 18th century!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/brief-history-waffle-iron-180972980/

08/04/2021

On this day in 1903….Patent US735485A was granted
Patent Name: Silo
Inventors: John Farrell
https://patents.google.com/patent/US735485A/en

07/14/2021

On this day in 1936….Patent US2047480A was granted.
Patent Name: Toilet Seat and Cover
Inventor: Herbert Cu***ng MacDonald
https://patents.google.com/patent/US2047480A/en

07/09/2021

On this day in 1867….Patent US66524A was granted.
Patent Name: Weighing Scales
Inventor: Reuben Shaler
https://patents.google.com/patent/US66524A/en