Inventions

The Man with the Most Patents: Dr. NakaMats

The Man with the Most Patents: Dr. NakaMats

In 2009, a film titled The Invention of Dr. NakaMats premiered and was centered on the famous Japanese inventor, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, otherwise known as Dr. NakaMats. This eccentric Japanese inventor goes to extremes, such as cutting off the oxygen to his brain while underwater, sleeping just four hours per day and eating one meal each …

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Big Name Companies Patenting the Future of Technology

Big Name Companies Patenting the Future of Technology

On Tuesday, we wrote about Apple’s most notable patents and other recent patents. Now, more than ever, companies are frequently filing patents for upcoming inventions. Companies like Microsoft, Samsung and Sony are making moves in an effort to have their innovative inventions come to life. Here is a glance at what these companies are currently …

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An Apple a Day Makes the Consumers Stay

An Apple a Day Makes the Consumers Stay

Today, Apple is holding a special event at their headquarters in Cupertino. At this event, Apple is set to reveal two new iPhones, including the iPhone 5S upgrade, which is expected to come in a variety of metallic finishes and will be equipped with a faster processor. Rumors continue to swirl that the 5S may …

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The Washing Machine: Taking a ‘Spin’ into History

The Washing Machine: Taking a ‘Spin’ into History

The history of the washing machine dates back to 1691, when the first English patent under the category of “Washing and Wringing” was filed. From that point on, many versions of the washing machine were released in Europe and, in 1782, Henry Sidgier released a British patent for a rotating drum washer.  Following this release, …

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Famous Patent Holders

Famous Patent Holders

What do Albert Einstein, Michael Jackson and Jamie Lee Curtis have in common? If you guessed that they are all famous, you are partially correct. However, another common thread that these three share is that they all held a patent at one point in their lives. Although their ideas for their inventions were drastically different, …

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A Deeper Look at 3 Chance Inventions

A Deeper Look at 3 Chance Inventions

Inventions can sometimes be methodically planned and inventors cover every base and leave no stone unturned in order to bring their ideas to fruition. However, sometimes the most popular and well-known inventions weren’t intentional. In fact, they were invented through a sort of “ah-ha” moment. Back in March of this year, we wrote a blog …

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The Invention of Convenience: The Microwave

The Invention of Convenience: The Microwave

School is back in session and college students everywhere are heading back to campus. Home cooked meals are a thing of the past and students rely on a certain invention to quickly heat up their meals. More times than not, they will reach for a quick cup of noodles, but in order for this staple …

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This Inventor’s “Wheel” Was Turning

This Inventor’s “Wheel” Was Turning

You’ve seen them at local fairs and amusement parks and the largest in the world is set to be built by New Year’s Eve, 2015. At 688 feet, the Dubai Eye will be the largest Ferris wheel in the world. As summer winds down, there is still plenty of time for families to enjoy themselves …

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Mr. D Goes on the Hunt for Davison-Designed Products

Mr. D Goes on the Hunt for Davison-Designed Products

Thanks to our Better Way to Invent, Davison has been able to turn new ideas into products and put them on shelves in stores near you! Recently, our founder and CEO, Mr. Davison, went on a trip to check out all of the new Davison-designed products that are on the shelves at Toys “R” Us …

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The History of the Roller Coaster

The History of the Roller Coaster

We have all been there one time or another; you are safely buckled into your seat as you slowly start to climb what seems to be a never ending incline only to drop at fast rate of speed through dips, twists and turns. People all around the world have been enjoying the thrills of roller …

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