Patently

Patently looks at the could-have-been’s and shouldn’t-have’s of invention along with those who came up with them.

Part-time hobby of @jensenedw.

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

In preparation for plummeting temperatures, I’m re-upping William Tell Steiger’s 1877 foot warmers. Some of you may find them useful over the next few days. @patentlyblog https://t.co/dBVtkKlyFV

[Patently @patentlyblog]

The answer is: when you reach for the only ripe avocado.

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Physicists work out exactly when a fruit display will fall down https://t.co/eM0LBaWmrA

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

A genuine fear for parents across America in 1914: "In the matter of dolls there is apt to be almost a famine [at Christmas].” (From a newspaper.)

A genuine fear for me, here in 2022: "This doll haunts my dreams." @patentlyblog
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[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

Working on an entry for my @patentlyblog hobby and have discovered that toy stores were much better in ye olde times. This one in Washington had "a collection of live toys" – REAL SHETLAND PONIES! In the store. Like Bass Pro Shop by way worse for my allergies.

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

How does Russell Caldwell have time to come up with ideas for giant potato chips, ice cream cone flavour sticks and airplane vending machines? "I just don't golf," he told me.

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

Never mind flavours, let's talk format. Imagine a sandwich-sized potato chip. You don't have to, because Illinois inventor Russell Caldwell invented it. https://t.co/rtDrcoHr24

[Patently @patentlyblog]

We spoke to the inventor of the sandwich-sized potato chip this week to learn about the crispy details behind the idea, and why it may have crumbled before it took off. https://t.co/1aDeQad0sW

[Patently @patentlyblog]

This week's patent is a crunchy delight that, against all absurd odds, did not make it through the boom in crazy culinary creations of the early 2000s. The story goes live this evening. In the meantime, read-up on last week's winter inventions at https://t.co/oxItIjA8m6!

[Patently @patentlyblog]

Is the GT Snow Racer the coolest sled of all time? Debate. Also, read on to learn about an ill-fated snow-melting machine and three inventors' stabs at making a winter-friendly bicycle!
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[Adam Mossoff @AdamMossoff]

ICYMI On March 5 in #innovation history: Arthur Melin received a #patent in 1963 for his #invention of the Hula Hoop, spawning a pop culture phenomenon in America in play, dance, and exercise to this day #PatentsMatter #InnovationIsCreative @uspto

[Patently @patentlyblog]

Coming tomorrrow on https://t.co/WUeY1tUxZ8: a short-sighted snow-melting machine, some traction-less winter bike ideas and other not *snow* successful ideas!

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

William Tell Steiger must have lost his slippers when he thought up this invention. Essentially a garden hose running from his mouth to his feet, the plan was to heat his feet by blowing on them. https://t.co/f9rR9ywRPy @patentlyblog

[Jensen Edwards @jensenedw]

Coughing Cigarette Box | This invention could actually hack it in today's world! An automated coughing cigarette box, designed to deter smokers from reaching for their habit. The man behind it, a smoker himself, was equally as unique! @Patentlyblog https://t.co/Rqwmb4WntK

[Patently @patentlyblog]

Perhaps inspired by seeing one too many boats sink on the Potomac during his Civil War service, Cpt. William Tell Street came up with a semi-submersible bathing car to ferry beach goers gently into the water. https://t.co/bPXMWSnAkp

[Popular Science @PopSci]

Science helped me run my first marathon in 3 hours and 21 minutes https://t.co/lQyIkWlQY4

[Popular Science @PopSci]

Watch the Perseverance rover complete its dramatic landing on Mars https://t.co/D9MHaNKztm