This week in patent history Ross Clay was granted a Design patent (381781) for a swimming pool leaf and debris removal net in 1997. Abstract: An improved device for collecting and removing debris from a swimming pool, pond or the like comprising a mesh material formed into a net for collecting and temporarily storing the debris. The…
What is Patent Information? Patent information is used by professionals, researchers, legal analysts and professionals in the technical field. Patent documents contain legal information and technical data that help the aforementioned individuals make informed decisions. Why use patent information? Patent information can be used to develop new products before seeking patent protection. It can also…
Naming Generally It is common for most people to confuse patent, trademark and copyright protection when it comes to naming. A person might attempt to patent a name of a business, music group, product or other business purposes. However, patents do not afford protection for names. Patents generally protect inventions and ideas. Names would be…
Having the Idea is the First Step Most inventors do not believe that their ideas are patentable. In fact, they actually have an idea that could be protected. The discussion below can further assist an inventor in deciding whether to develop their ideas. Develop a Strategy for your Idea Write the idea down and include…
African American inventor Garret Augustus Morgan invented an improved traffic light in 1923 (US1475024). He was born in Kentucky on March 4, 1877. He only received an elementary school education. He was a sewing machine mechanic. In his patent application for an improved traffic signal, he highlighted three important benefits of his invention. 1.”This invention relates…
