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Meet William LeFaivre, the young inventor who designed a sensor system to help skiers detect their alignment, earned a U.S. patent and then began developing medical-support technologyWilliam LeFaivre discovered an opportunity for invention while learning to ski as a third grader. Struggling to keep his skis parallel, he ...- In 1928, Otto Rohwedder's bread-slicing machine debuted at a Missouri bakery; within a year, orders outpaced his company's ability to fulfill themAfter sixteen years of relentless development, Otto Rohwedder unveiled the revolutionary automatic bread-slicing machine. This groundbreaki...
- In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...
- In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...
- While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing p...
- Meet Soren Plante, the 5-year-old Utah inventor who became the world’s youngest active patent holder with a commercially useful gardening robotAt just five, Soren Plante had already done something most inventors spend years trying to achieve. The Utah youngster became the world’s y...
- In 1974, a mother claimed 116 acres in Alaska. 10 years later, she became the last woman in America to receive a homestead patentIn 1984, Elizabeth Smith solidified her place in history as America's final female homesteader, claiming 116.32 acres near Big Delta, Alask...
- Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doorsIn 1887, barber Alexander Miles revolutionized the elevator experience by inventing an automatic door system, ensuring safety and convenien...
- Sandoz bets big on biosimilars, aims to double group sales by 2035Sandoz plans to more than double annual net sales by 2035, with biosimilars leading growth. The company will expand its biosimilar portfoli...
- Indian space startup GalaxEye wins US patent for satellite imaging technologyIndian space startup GalaxEye secured a US patent for its satellite sensor synchronisation system. This technology allows for precise, simu...
- India joins US-led global initiative to shape next-generation 6G networksIndia has joined twenty-four nations in a global initiative for 6G network development. This agreement was finalized following a bilateral ...
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...
- Cipla, China's Qilu partner for US launch of Merck's Keytruda biosimilarCipla said its US unit has entered an exclusive partnership with China’s Qilu Pharmaceutical to license QL2107, a biosimilar of Merck’s can...
- BASF accuses Apple of infringing patents behind Face ID technologyBASF has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of patent infringement. The complaint alleges Apple's facial recognition te...
- US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsChina and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extendin...
- Struggling GoPro sells majority stake to optical maker Starman for $285 millionStarman Optical will acquire struggling GoPro for $285 million in cash. This deal aims to repay GoPro's debt and navigate market challenges...
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...
- In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...
- China's Huawei, US PC maker HP sign multi-year Wi-Fi patent dealThe deal gives HP access to Huawei patents and gives Huawei access to HP patents, though neither company disclosed financial terms. Huawei ...
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