Articles posted in 'Crazy Inventions'
Celebrity Patents: Charlie Sheen’s Patent – “Winning” in Multiple Ways
October 5, 2011
Recently Charlie Sheen has become famous or should we say infamous for his crazy antics and “Winning” slogan. But back in 2001 he found a different way to win, through a very unique patent (even by Charlie Sheen standards).
Multi-Task with a Dog Shaped Vacuum
January 10, 2011
By Libby Jones, Staff Writer
When you vacuum, does your dog often cower from the suctioning noise by hiding under the bed?
Santa Claus Visit Kit Patent US 7,258,592
December 21, 2010
By Libby Jones, Staff Writer
Remember believing in the magic of Santa Claus?
A Patent for Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 22, 2010
By Libby Jones, Staff Writer
What will be on your plate Thanksgiving day?
Spy Patents: Secrets Behind the US-Russia Spy Swap
July 12, 2010

In light of the recent US-Russia Spy Swap, I thought I’d check out some patented items that might be used in the infamous profession filled with secrecy and trickery. US Patent 6,614,422 showed one tool that I could actually envision a modern spy using.
Crazy Inventions: Scuba Diving Dog (US Patent 6,206,000)
July 7, 2010

If you’re a dog lover AND a fanatic scuba diver, now there is a solution for combining your two interests, courtesy of Dwane L. Folsom, inventor of the Canine Scuba Diving Apparatus.
Celebrity Patents: Harry Houdini Diver's Suit - Patent 1,370,316
November 5, 2009
Famous magician, Harry Houdini, was more than just an extraordinary magician; he also was an inventor and has a patent to his name.
Crazy Inventions: Pedal Operated Mower (US Patent 4,455,816)
October 12, 2009
Have you ever looked out at your lawn and thought, “Wow, that’s a lot of grass, I wish my kids could mow it.” Well your dreams have been answered.
Google’s Logo a Dedication to the Barcode (Patent 2,612,994)
October 7, 2009
If you’ve been to Google’s homepage today you might have seen Google’s new barcode logo. Google has been well known to display special logo’s for special events. However, this logo’s special event maybe a little harder to determine.
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