Peteris Skorovs
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Patent Examiner by day, Maker, Hacker and Researcher by night, and Adventurer and Explorer in whatever time is left over.
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1/25/1715 — English Patent #401 is issued to the husband of colonial inventor Sybilla Masters for her 'machines and preparation methods for corn'; as the first female inventor in America (U.S.), she was unable to hold a patent in her name #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #InventorSky #patents #IP #IPsky
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1/25/1715 — English Patent #401 is issued to the husband of colonial inventor Sybilla Masters for her 'machines and preparation methods for corn'; as the first female inventor in America (U.S.), she was unable to hold a patent in her name #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #InventorSky #patents #IP #IPsky
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Which country dominated the world in patent applications per capita in the 1980s and 90s, but later slipped from first place?
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Which country dominated the world in patent applications per capita in the 1980s and 90s, but later slipped from first place?
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
#OnThisDay in 1975, U.S. #Patent 3,922,552 was granted to Robert S. Ledley for “Diagnostic X-ray systems”.
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#OnThisDay in 1975, U.S. #Patent 3,922,552 was granted to Robert S. Ledley for “Diagnostic X-ray systems”.
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1874, U.S. #Patent No. 157,124 was granted to Joseph Farwell Glidden for the modern barbed wire.
#PatentHistory #OTD
#PatentHistory #OTD
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1874, U.S. #Patent No. 157,124 was granted to Joseph Farwell Glidden for the modern barbed wire.
#PatentHistory #OTD
#PatentHistory #OTD
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1899, U.S. #Patent No. 624,901 was granted to inventor Andrew Beard for his “Car coupling”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1899, U.S. #Patent No. 624,901 was granted to inventor Andrew Beard for his “Car coupling”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1930, German #Patent No. 606 015 was granted to Hans Haupt for his ingenious “shortened umbrella”, the first truly pocket-size foldable umbrella.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1930, German #Patent No. 606 015 was granted to Hans Haupt for his ingenious “shortened umbrella”, the first truly pocket-size foldable umbrella.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
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73 years ago today, Leo Fender filed his patent for his Precision Bass, and got it right first time.
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
73 years ago today, Leo Fender filed his patent for his Precision Bass, and got it right first time.
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1904, German #Patent No. 165546 was granted to Christian Hülsmeyer for his “Method for reporting distant metal objects to an observer by means of electrical waves”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1904, German #Patent No. 165546 was granted to Christian Hülsmeyer for his “Method for reporting distant metal objects to an observer by means of electrical waves”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
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[November 20th, 1945] Roderic D Tarr recieved a patent for the Textile drawing mechanism
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
[November 20th, 1945] Roderic D Tarr recieved a patent for the Textile drawing mechanism
#OnThisDay in 1866, U.S. #Patent No. 59,915 was granted to Pierre Lallement for his “Improvement in velocipedes”. Lallement’s design introduced the pedal-driven bicycle concept that set the foundation for modern cycling history.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#OnThisDay in 1866, U.S. #Patent No. 59,915 was granted to Pierre Lallement for his “Improvement in velocipedes”. Lallement’s design introduced the pedal-driven bicycle concept that set the foundation for modern cycling history.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1923, U.S. #Patent No. 1,475,024 was granted to Garrett Morgan for his ingenious traffic signal.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1923, U.S. #Patent No. 1,475,024 was granted to Garrett Morgan for his ingenious traffic signal.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
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I usually only mention Patents issued to Nevadans in the 19th century, but... On Nov 18, 1975, Joseph Garaventa of Harrah's Club in Reno, NV received 14 year US Design Patent #237724 for his Game Chip design. He had a previous design patented in 1974. t.co/rPYYsuczQs
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I usually only mention Patents issued to Nevadans in the 19th century, but... On Nov 18, 1975, Joseph Garaventa of Harrah's Club in Reno, NV received 14 year US Design Patent #237724 for his Game Chip design. He had a previous design patented in 1974. t.co/rPYYsuczQs
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Edward George Bruton's velocipede. (1889) by Robert Pittis Scott, from Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion.
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Edward George Bruton's velocipede. (1889) by Robert Pittis Scott, from Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion.
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1901, U.S. Patent No. 687,098 was granted to Granville Woods, a Black American innovator, for his “Electric Railway” system.
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1901, U.S. Patent No. 687,098 was granted to Granville Woods, a Black American innovator, for his “Electric Railway” system.
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#OnThisDay in 1970, Douglas Engelbart received U.S. Patent No. 3,541,541 for the invention we now know as the computer mouse. A small wooden device that reshaped how humans interact with computers and laid the foundation for modern user interfaces.
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#OnThisDay in 1970, Douglas Engelbart received U.S. Patent No. 3,541,541 for the invention we now know as the computer mouse. A small wooden device that reshaped how humans interact with computers and laid the foundation for modern user interfaces.
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
#OnThisDay in 1915, U.S. #DesignPatent No. 48,160 was granted to Alexander Samuelson for the now-iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle. A key example of how design protection can define a brand’s identity over time.
#OTD #PatentHistory #CocaCola
#OTD #PatentHistory #CocaCola
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#OnThisDay in 1915, U.S. #DesignPatent No. 48,160 was granted to Alexander Samuelson for the now-iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle. A key example of how design protection can define a brand’s identity over time.
#OTD #PatentHistory #CocaCola
#OTD #PatentHistory #CocaCola
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William B Daugherty of Carson City, NV received US Patent #234460 for his design of an over-the-shoulder book holder on Nov 16, 1880. t.co/exhZqULX58
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
William B Daugherty of Carson City, NV received US Patent #234460 for his design of an over-the-shoulder book holder on Nov 16, 1880. t.co/exhZqULX58
#OnThisDay in 1902, Gottlob Honold, an engineer in Robert Bosch’s workshop, received a #patent for the practical ignition magneto, a key innovation that made reliable ignition in gasoline engines possible and powered the rise of the automobile.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#OnThisDay in 1902, Gottlob Honold, an engineer in Robert Bosch’s workshop, received a #patent for the practical ignition magneto, a key innovation that made reliable ignition in gasoline engines possible and powered the rise of the automobile.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
#OnThisDay in 1951, Walter Linderer received German #Patent No. 896 312 for the first airbag.
His idea of an inflatable safety cushion paved the way for modern automotive airbags.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
His idea of an inflatable safety cushion paved the way for modern automotive airbags.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#OnThisDay in 1951, Walter Linderer received German #Patent No. 896 312 for the first airbag.
His idea of an inflatable safety cushion paved the way for modern automotive airbags.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
His idea of an inflatable safety cushion paved the way for modern automotive airbags.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AutomotiveHistory
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
#OnThisDay in 1893, aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal received German #Patent No. 77916 for his “Flying Apparatus”.
Through years of experiments, Lilienthal proved that curved wings generate lift, laying the scientific foundations of modern flight.
#OTD #AviationHistory #PatentHistory
Through years of experiments, Lilienthal proved that curved wings generate lift, laying the scientific foundations of modern flight.
#OTD #AviationHistory #PatentHistory
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#OnThisDay in 1893, aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal received German #Patent No. 77916 for his “Flying Apparatus”.
Through years of experiments, Lilienthal proved that curved wings generate lift, laying the scientific foundations of modern flight.
#OTD #AviationHistory #PatentHistory
Through years of experiments, Lilienthal proved that curved wings generate lift, laying the scientific foundations of modern flight.
#OTD #AviationHistory #PatentHistory
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1977, Latvian-born physicist and inventor Juris Upatnieks received U.S. #Patent 4,057,317 for a “Hologram Projector”.
#OTD #PatentHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1977, Latvian-born physicist and inventor Juris Upatnieks received U.S. #Patent 4,057,317 for a “Hologram Projector”.
#OTD #PatentHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory
#OnThisDay in 1915, aviation pioneer Käthe Paulus filed her #patent application for the first collapsible parachute. A design that made safe airborne escape possible.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AviationHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #AviationHistory
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
#OnThisDay in 1915, aviation pioneer Käthe Paulus filed her #patent application for the first collapsible parachute. A design that made safe airborne escape possible.
#OTD #PatentHistory #AviationHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #AviationHistory
#OnThisDay in 1914, Mary Phelps Jacob, later known as Caresse Crosby, received a U.S. #patent for the modern brassiere.
Tired of the stiff corset, she stitched together two handkerchiefs and some ribbon. A small act of comfort that quietly revolutionised women’s fashion.
#OTD #PatentHistory
Tired of the stiff corset, she stitched together two handkerchiefs and some ribbon. A small act of comfort that quietly revolutionised women’s fashion.
#OTD #PatentHistory
November 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
#OnThisDay in 1914, Mary Phelps Jacob, later known as Caresse Crosby, received a U.S. #patent for the modern brassiere.
Tired of the stiff corset, she stitched together two handkerchiefs and some ribbon. A small act of comfort that quietly revolutionised women’s fashion.
#OTD #PatentHistory
Tired of the stiff corset, she stitched together two handkerchiefs and some ribbon. A small act of comfort that quietly revolutionised women’s fashion.
#OTD #PatentHistory