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The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 3.2.11
Another dog-related invention patented by a local pet supply manufacturer; a bunch of new patents for Afton Chemical, one for MeadWestvaco, an initial claims patent for a kettle; and as usual, a cigarette-related patent
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 2.16.11
A wearable hooded towel, plus a neat new phone program to help companies when they put callers on hold and a patent at Capital One.
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 2.2.11
Philip Morris may be selling fewer cigarettes these days, but that’s not stopping it from patenting all kinds of smoking related inventions.
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 1.19.11
The latest local patents include a closet with a built-in piggy bank, a bridge system for stringed instruments, a blender and a kitchen appliance that can keep food hot and cold at the same
Read More »The R&D Dept.: local patents for 1.5.11
In the R&D Dept. this week, a new surgical tool, a food product checking system for grading food and a new grip for devices like walkers. Plus a bunch of more technical ones from
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 12.22.10
A local inventor has a new apparatus for an indoor fire place. Plus industrial patents from a handful of other companies.
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 11.24.10
A new patent for moving dough at AMF. A new shower cleaning sprayer device by S.C. Johnson & Son and a variation on a muscle relaxer created by an Ashland inventor.
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 11:10:10
A Midlothian inventor created a new pill organizer for the elderly. Plus an armor composite.
Read More »The R&D Dept. New patents for 10.27.10
A new cooking device for the kitchen and a new dog harness from Premier Pet Products. Plus lots of technical patents related to cigarettes and fire-retardant clothing.
Read More »R&D Dept.: Patents for 10.13.10
Only two patents this week, both complicated. One seems to be related to Philip Morris’ electric cigarette.
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