Peteris Skorovs
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Patent Examiner, Engineer and Researcher with a focus on MedTech, Reverse Engineering and Patent Analytics.
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1/25/1715 — English Patent #401 is issued to the husband of colonial inventor Sybilla Masters for her 'machines and preparation methods for corn'; as the first female inventor in America (U.S.), she was unable to hold a patent in her name #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #InventorSky #patents #IP #IPsky
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1/25/1715 — English Patent #401 is issued to the husband of colonial inventor Sybilla Masters for her 'machines and preparation methods for corn'; as the first female inventor in America (U.S.), she was unable to hold a patent in her name #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #InventorSky #patents #IP #IPsky
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Which country dominated the world in patent applications per capita in the 1980s and 90s, but later slipped from first place?
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Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Which country dominated the world in patent applications per capita in the 1980s and 90s, but later slipped from first place?
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
Think you can guess it? Have a try at chartle.cc
#OnThisDay in 1975, U.S. #Patent 3,922,552 was granted to Robert S. Ledley for “Diagnostic X-ray systems”.
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#OnThisDay in 1975, U.S. #Patent 3,922,552 was granted to Robert S. Ledley for “Diagnostic X-ray systems”.
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
This patent introduced the technology behind modern CT scans and reshaped medical imaging.
#OTD #PatentHistory
3/3 Glidden's invention made him extremely wealthy and by the time of his death he was one of the richest men in the United States.
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
3/3 Glidden's invention made him extremely wealthy and by the time of his death he was one of the richest men in the United States.
2/3 Glidden’s practical design reshaped fencing practices worldwide by providing an inexpensive and durable solution for managing land and livestock. A milestone in the history of agricultural engineering.
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
2/3 Glidden’s practical design reshaped fencing practices worldwide by providing an inexpensive and durable solution for managing land and livestock. A milestone in the history of agricultural engineering.
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1874, U.S. #Patent No. 157,124 was granted to Joseph Farwell Glidden for the modern barbed wire.
#PatentHistory #OTD
#PatentHistory #OTD
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1874, U.S. #Patent No. 157,124 was granted to Joseph Farwell Glidden for the modern barbed wire.
#PatentHistory #OTD
#PatentHistory #OTD
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Born into slavery and emancipated at 15, Beard went on to transform the railroad industry with safer, automatic coupling systems that saved countless workers from injury. His ingenuity earned him both recognition and a substantial fortune.
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Born into slavery and emancipated at 15, Beard went on to transform the railroad industry with safer, automatic coupling systems that saved countless workers from injury. His ingenuity earned him both recognition and a substantial fortune.
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1899, U.S. #Patent No. 624,901 was granted to inventor Andrew Beard for his “Car coupling”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1899, U.S. #Patent No. 624,901 was granted to inventor Andrew Beard for his “Car coupling”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
2/3 Injured in WWI and reliant on a cane, Haupt could not carry both a walking stick and a traditional umbrella. His telescoping design solved the problem by creating a compact umbrella that fit in a pocket, leaving his hands free.
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
2/3 Injured in WWI and reliant on a cane, Haupt could not carry both a walking stick and a traditional umbrella. His telescoping design solved the problem by creating a compact umbrella that fit in a pocket, leaving his hands free.
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1930, German #Patent No. 606 015 was granted to Hans Haupt for his ingenious “shortened umbrella”, the first truly pocket-size foldable umbrella.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
1/3 #OnThisDay in 1930, German #Patent No. 606 015 was granted to Hans Haupt for his ingenious “shortened umbrella”, the first truly pocket-size foldable umbrella.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
#OTD #PatentHistory #Knirps
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73 years ago today, Leo Fender filed his patent for his Precision Bass, and got it right first time.
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
73 years ago today, Leo Fender filed his patent for his Precision Bass, and got it right first time.
2/2 Christian Hülsmeyer’s device, the Telemobiloskop, became the first practical #radar system and a milestone in detecting the presence of distant objects like ships.
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
2/2 Christian Hülsmeyer’s device, the Telemobiloskop, became the first practical #radar system and a milestone in detecting the presence of distant objects like ships.
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1904, German #Patent No. 165546 was granted to Christian Hülsmeyer for his “Method for reporting distant metal objects to an observer by means of electrical waves”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1904, German #Patent No. 165546 was granted to Christian Hülsmeyer for his “Method for reporting distant metal objects to an observer by means of electrical waves”.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
#OTD #PatentHistory #Radar
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[November 20th, 1945] Roderic D Tarr recieved a patent for the Textile drawing mechanism
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
[November 20th, 1945] Roderic D Tarr recieved a patent for the Textile drawing mechanism
#OnThisDay in 1866, U.S. #Patent No. 59,915 was granted to Pierre Lallement for his “Improvement in velocipedes”. Lallement’s design introduced the pedal-driven bicycle concept that set the foundation for modern cycling history.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#OnThisDay in 1866, U.S. #Patent No. 59,915 was granted to Pierre Lallement for his “Improvement in velocipedes”. Lallement’s design introduced the pedal-driven bicycle concept that set the foundation for modern cycling history.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BicycleHistory
2/2 Garrett's Morgan design introduced an additional safety pause that reduced collisions and made intersections far safer. A brilliant contribution from a visionary Black American inventor who helped shape modern road safety.
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
2/2 Garrett's Morgan design introduced an additional safety pause that reduced collisions and made intersections far safer. A brilliant contribution from a visionary Black American inventor who helped shape modern road safety.
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1923, U.S. #Patent No. 1,475,024 was granted to Garrett Morgan for his ingenious traffic signal.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1923, U.S. #Patent No. 1,475,024 was granted to Garrett Morgan for his ingenious traffic signal.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
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I usually only mention Patents issued to Nevadans in the 19th century, but... On Nov 18, 1975, Joseph Garaventa of Harrah's Club in Reno, NV received 14 year US Design Patent #237724 for his Game Chip design. He had a previous design patented in 1974. t.co/rPYYsuczQs
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I usually only mention Patents issued to Nevadans in the 19th century, but... On Nov 18, 1975, Joseph Garaventa of Harrah's Club in Reno, NV received 14 year US Design Patent #237724 for his Game Chip design. He had a previous design patented in 1974. t.co/rPYYsuczQs
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Edward George Bruton's velocipede. (1889) by Robert Pittis Scott, from Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion.
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Edward George Bruton's velocipede. (1889) by Robert Pittis Scott, from Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion.
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
Source: @bpl.boston.gov / Internet Archive
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/42416fac-8760-470d-9f9d-179adddfa187
#patents #technology #bicycles #engineering #cycling #vehicles #inventions
2/2 Granville's Woods design improved how electric power was collected and delivered to railcars, reducing interruptions, boosting efficiency, and making urban transit more reliable.
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
2/2 Granville's Woods design improved how electric power was collected and delivered to railcars, reducing interruptions, boosting efficiency, and making urban transit more reliable.
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1901, U.S. Patent No. 687,098 was granted to Granville Woods, a Black American innovator, for his “Electric Railway” system.
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
1/2 #OnThisDay in 1901, U.S. Patent No. 687,098 was granted to Granville Woods, a Black American innovator, for his “Electric Railway” system.
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
A milestone contribution from a remarkable electrical pioneer.
#OTD #PatentHistory #BlackInventors #BlackHistory
Latvia celebrates Independence Day today!
#18novembris
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November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Latvia celebrates Independence Day today!
#18novembris
#18novembris
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#OnThisDay in 1970, Douglas Engelbart received U.S. Patent No. 3,541,541 for the invention we now know as the computer mouse. A small wooden device that reshaped how humans interact with computers and laid the foundation for modern user interfaces.
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#OnThisDay in 1970, Douglas Engelbart received U.S. Patent No. 3,541,541 for the invention we now know as the computer mouse. A small wooden device that reshaped how humans interact with computers and laid the foundation for modern user interfaces.
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory
#OTD #PatentHistory #ComputerHistory