Brett M. Error [pictured here] and Christopher Reid Error hold many patents. Here’s one: “Assigning value to elements contributing to business success,” Brett M. Error and Christopher Reid Error,US patent 7603373 B2, granted October 13, 2009. The patent document explains, patiently: “The present invention is related to tracking Website usage as it correlates With business success, […]
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Magnetic anti-snoring implant (patent)
For the avoidance of snoring, and apnea in general, a new patent (August 20, 2013) has been granted to Gillis, et al. of California, US. “The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open.” The drawing shows : “… magnetic interaction of a […]
Inventing an Artificial Banana (reconfigurable)
Sometimes, if one were to purchase an artificial-fruit display (for example featuring bananas) one may eventually become frustrated – in the sense that the display is not easily re-configured. Thus, one may be left with just one expensive option. “Currently, the only way to vary the configuration or display of artificial fruit is to purchase […]
One Way to Thaw Giant Powder
There may be many ways to thaw giant powder. Thomas Boseveae came up with one of them, but his patent has expired: “Apparatus for Thawing Giant-Powder,” US patent #268540, granted to Thomas Boseveae on December 5, 1882. Giant Powder was made and sold by the Giant Powder Company of California, under license from Alfred Nobel. It […]