As with sailors of the time, Columbus relied on the stars and tradewinds to guide him in the right direction. Imagine if he had modern GPS technology to direct him on his journey.
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Known for their harvest hats, the International (Harvest) Hat Company was one of the largest hat manufacturers in the world for a time. W.M. Rodger’s patent for the Harvest Hat (US Pat. No. 2,252,207) provided hats with a sweat pad and ventilation for farm workers worldwide.
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From industrial fishing boats to the casual angler, fishing provides people with the ability to feed themselves, or just escape daily life and enjoy the lake, fishing poles have advanced over the years – from a string attached to a stick to the graphite poles and heavy-duty line used today.
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Dr. George F. Grant patented the first wooden peg golf tee in 1899, replacing the centuries-old “tuitje”, a small pile of sand that elevated the ball.
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There is nothing like walking into a home where cookies have just been baked. Grab a glass of milk and join us in celebrating Homemade Cookie Day!
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In a prime example of sibling rivalry breeding inspiration and innovation, Kellogg brothers Will and John created a number of products to help patients in their sanatorium.
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Pass the orange juice, please! Taking a fresh orange and squeezing the juice from it provided a sip or two with your morning meal. But getting enough juice for a glass or a pitcher was time-consuming. Enter the Fruit Juicer. In 1949, H.C. Johnson patented a machine that would manually juice a whole piece of fruit (US Pat. No. 2,705,452) making the process quicker.
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Why does a person seek a patent? While there are many reasons, in basic terms – “I have an idea that will improve life, make life easier or help mankind”. As we continue to celebrate Better Breakfast Month here at Behmke Innovation Group, let’s have a look at a kitchen item that has been used since long before the registering of patents began, but continues to improve and evolve - cookware.
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