“A drum ‘throne’ is a three or four-legged padded seat or stool the drummer sits on while playing. Thrones may be shaped like round cushions or in a saddle design. Throne heights may be adjusted to accommodate the drummer.” “The drummer performs while seated on a drum throne to free up both arms and legs […]
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The Nutty Ice Cream Stick Machine Patent
The Nutty Ice Cream Stick Machine patent is now more than 60 years old: “Ice Cream Stick Machine,” William A. Nutty, U.S. Patent 2,866,420, issued December 30, 1958. The inventor, in Chicago, Illinois, explains (in the patent): This invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming an ice cream novelty, and more particularly to […]
Lip-pumping invention avoids “ducky” lips [new patent]
“Although useful for their intended purpose, currently available lip pumps can have negative side effects. After use, some lip pumps will leave unattractive marks, bruising, indentations, and grooves around a user’s lip area. In addition, some lip pumps continuously apply suction to both lips. Unfortunately, these types of lip pumps can cause misshaped lips and […]
Bagpiper Thumb Drive
US design patent 720760S1 for a “Bagpiper Thumb Drive,” was granted to Thomas Paul Caldwell and Thomas Paul Caldwell, on January 6, 2015. The patent document explains: “[This drawing of the] ornamental design for a bagpiper thumb drive… [shows] a lower section disconnected to reveal a Universal Serial Bus (‘USB’) connector protruding from beneath a kilt […]