Ridiculous Patent: String-phone
If you thought the patent wars over the invention of the telephone were silly, get a load of this patent:
Thankfully, the patent issued in 1980 and thus expired a couple of years ago. The world is now free to build primitive phones from string and paper cups again.
(via IP Funny)
Other ridiculous patents:
Thankfully, the patent issued in 1980 and thus expired a couple of years ago. The world is now free to build primitive phones from string and paper cups again.
(via IP Funny)
Other ridiculous patents:
posted by Jackson Lenford at 9:15 AM
5 Comments:
Quick, somebody patent the block-and-tackle!
I'm filling out a patent application right now for the envelope:
"Claim 1: a piece of paper folded to form a pocket into which another piece of paper may be inserted.
"Claim 2: a flap on said piece of folded paper that has moisture-activated adhesive, which can be licked and folded to completely seal the inserted piece of paper.
"Claim 3: etc..."
That was granted April 1, 1980. Could it be somebody in the patent office has a sense of humor?
It would have been an unenforceable patent as it would be trivial to show the invention was known to the public before it was "invented".
True, but unenforceable patents are enforceable until they are invalidated. Just ask RIM or eBay.
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