Patent Stories
History of the Blue Fishing Lure Patent
While fishing lures are over 4,000 years old, they’ve scarcely changed.
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History of the Cigar Patent
From the Ancient Mayans to President JFK, cigars have had a tumultuous history.
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History of the Christmas Star Patent
Christmas trees have been around for almost 1k years and many modern traditions have been around just as long.
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History of the Blue Bicycle Patent
A key design change transitioned bicycles from dangerous toys to an effective form of transportation.
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History of the Chessboard Patent
Though chess went through a winding evolution for millennia, it has remained mostly the same for the past 650 years.
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History of the Camping Trailer
Inspired by the Romani’s caravans, travel trailers have become an American staple.
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History of the Baseball Helmet's Patent
Even after a death in 1920, batting helmets were not mandatory in the MLB until 1971.
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History of the Checkers Patent
Checkers is the second oldest known game in history and has had only a few rule changes.
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History of the Bridle Bit Patent
Horse bridle bits have changed remarkably little over the past 5.5k years despite being a crucial item in middle age warfare.
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