Patents
Waders allow the fisherman (or waterfowl hunter) to venture into deeper waters. While the image of people fly-fishing, wearing waders as they elegantly cast their poles back and forth immediately comes to mind to many, waders are also used in times of emergency to help first responders navigate deep waters after flooding.
Read MoreFrisbees were taken to a new level with the invention of Disc Golf – no club needed! But today, go old-school and take your best friend to the park and play a game of fetch with a Frisbee to celebrate National Fetch Day.
Read MoreWell on March 3, 1941, Forrest Mars, Sr. was issued a US patent and later that year - M&M plain chocolate candies were introduced. At first, the candy was only available to the US Army so soldiers could carry candy in tropical climates without it melting.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreKnown 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreThere 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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