Historical Events tagged with "patents"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Milestone of 10 Million United States Patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the 10 millionth patent on June 19, 2018. This milestone patent, number 10,000,000, was awarded to a device for amplifying sound, invented by Joseph figurative Harmon, a lifetime resident of Washington state. The issuance marked a significant achievement in innovation, showcasing the imaginative ingenuity of inventors across the nation. The event was celebrated with a special ceremony that highlighted the role of patents in fostering creativity and economic growth.
Continue ReadingRobert Noyce Patents Integrated Circuit Design
Robert Noyce, a co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor, received a patent for a groundbreaking invention: the integrated circuit. This technological innovation emerged in California, fundamentally changing electronic circuit design by miniaturizing components. Noyce's design allowed multiple electronic components to be integrated onto a single piece of semiconductor material, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing costs in electronics manufacturing. This achievement not only paved the way for the future of computers and consumer electronics but also underscored the importance of innovation in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Continue ReadingFox Film Acquires Movietone Sound System Patents
Fox Film Corporation completed a significant acquisition by purchasing the patents for the Movietone sound system, which was pivotal in synchronizing sound with motion pictures. This technology enabled filmmakers to record sound onto film, revolutionizing the film industry. The move was aimed at incorporating sound into films more effectively and at a larger scale, reinforcing Fox's position in the entertainment sector as silent films began to give way to talkies. This acquisition took place in the backdrop of cinematic innovation, particularly focusing on improving the audience's experience.
Continue ReadingSigning of the Paris Convention for Industry Protection
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was established to provide a legal framework for the protection of industrial property rights across member countries. Legal representatives from multiple nations met in Paris, France, to sign this treaty, aiming to foster international cooperation regarding patents, trademarks, and designs. The treaty sought to ensure that inventors and businesses could reliably protect their innovations and intellectual property, thereby promoting economic development and innovation on a global scale. This important collaboration laid the groundwork for future agreements in intellectual property law.
Continue ReadingFire at the U.S. Patent Office Building
A significant fire occurred in the U.S. Patent Office building in Washington, D.C., resulting in the destruction of nearly 10,000 patents issued by the federal government, alongside approximately 7,000 related patent models. This catastrophic event drastically impacted the documentation of American inventions and intellectual property rights at that time.
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