Great to be back home in Hiles Aug 13, 2009
August is National Inventors Month, Golf Month, and National Immunization Awareness Month. This week is Assistance Dog Week. (Forest Republican, WI)
Chester F. Carlson, Inventor of the... Aug 12, 2009
Employed as an analyzer of patents, Carlson had to make flawless copies of inventors' drawings. He would invent the photocopier because he wanted effortless copying. (Suite101.com)
Harry Potter to Cast Spell on Museum of Science, Boston Jul 23, 2009
"Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, and run through Sunday, February 21, 2010. The exhibition requires a time-entry ticket and will be open for guests during the Museum's regular Exhibit Hall hours: Saturday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets for the exhibition can now be purchased on site at the Museum, through the Museums web site , or by calling 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY). Combination admission into the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newsweek: Hardcore fans say Britney saved them Jul 23, 2009
But that's all thanks to her inventors and handlers, not to her. There's always room for generic dance music, and the people who package her music for her know exactly how to play to her fans. (MSNBC -- News)
Chinese hotpots Jul 14, 2009
Szechuan residents are also strong contenders for the inventors' crown. Wherever it started, about 1000 years ago, it's since been widely adopted throughout China and by the Japanese whose version is known as shabu-shabu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Inventor makes, markets quirky gadgets Jul 4, 2009
One aspect includes designing products on behalf of other companies; a second aspect involves BCP developing products under its own label or brand; and another aspect involves inventors approaching BCP and asking BCP to develop a product ... He said he s always getting pitches from other inventors about this thingamajig or that whatchamacallit, and he knows when ideas will fly or die. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
U.S. group questions AstraZeneca's Crestor patent Jul 3, 2009
Find Companies that Help Inventors License Their Ideas. Start Here. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
D-Link's mashup a great idea, gone bad Jul 2, 2009
Its inventors have noticed that our high-tech homes are becoming cluttered with network-related gadgets and their associated cable creep. As long as people are going to buy all these different network gadgets, D-Link figures, why not combine them into one. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
A library of the worlds most unusual compounds, George Pendle, Financial Times Jun 24, 2009
As the company seeks to expand and diversify into more formal innovation management Beylerian talks of setting up a business that puts inventors in touch with manufacturers both Dent and Beylerian admit that they dont know how much longer the library can exist in its present form. There is talk of turning it into an educational tool for colleges, or finding a corporate sponsor. (Harper's Magazine)
Start-ups stifled by noncompetes Jun 21, 2009
In 1985, the law changed - and Marx found that inventors were suddenly less likely to move from one company to another, and specialized inventors were much less likely to move ... Marx has also surveyed inventors in the speech recognition industry around the country and found that about 25 percent of those who were bound by noncompetes often took occupational detours into other technology sectors reluctantly, to avoid getting sued. (Boston Globe)
* Robinsons Home wins Orange Prize for Fiction Jun 5, 2009
Ellen Feldman was nominated for Scottsboro, a story set in 1930s Alabama, and Samantha Hunt was shortlisted for The Invention of Everything Else about a Serbian scientist who allowed other inventors to cash in on his ideas. First-time novelist Samantha Harvey, from Britain, wrote about a man in his 60s with Alzheimers disease in The Wilderness, Irish writer Deirdre Madden was shortlisted for Molly Foxs Birthday and Pakistani/British author Kamila Shamsie was nominated for Burnt Shadows. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Eureka! Recession Sparks Inventive Spirit May 30, 2009
Finding Opportunity in the Recession, Inventors Strike Out on Their Own ... "If you look back, a lot of innovation happens when we have ," said Stephen Key, an inventor himself and founder of , a company dedicated to educating and supporting inventors just starting out ... Patrick Raymond, president of the United Inventors Association, said he has seen membership in his organization grow about 20 to 25 percent in the past six months. (ABC News -- Business)
Zeus to Present at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago May 29, 2009
Bob Jennings, Vice President for Medical Sales and Marketing, said, "Zeus has an evolving history of exploring and advancing innovative concepts and processes in the medical device industry. It is this commitment that allows us to serve as a resource for inventors, physicians, and other professionals who strive to enhance medical applications and ultimately, improve patient care.". About Zeus, Inc.: Zeus, Inc. is headquartered in Orangeburg, SC USA. Zeus is a world leader in material science and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Schloss's 'Foundation' gets inside hip-hop dance tradition May 24, 2009
On one hand, b-boying developed organically, on handball courts and in building lobbies, its young inventors inspired by everything from kung fu movies to the choreography of local gangs' war dances. On the other hand, it took almost no time for the form to become permanently set. (Boston Globe)
Key to biotech lies in intellectual property rights May 20, 2009
Balancing that equation comes down to protecting, for a meaningful period of time, the inventors intellectual property a concept key to our innovation-driven economy. Over the last several years, the company I lead, Eli Lilly, has grown to be the fifth largest biotechnology company in the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
iPhone saved ourvacation May 20, 2009
Yes, clever inventors have created iPhone applications that can do just about anything. But who knew they'd actually created apps that could save your sanity. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Klingon, Esperanto and Other Invented Languages May 18, 2009
What was it like interviewing the relatives and colleagues of some of these inventors ... So you had inventors categorizing the entire universe by words, which eventually led to the creation of the thesaurus ... You mention in your book how these language inventors and the followers of these languages are often viewed as eccentrics, and how you became both embarrassed and defensive about being associated with them. (Time.com)
Valley a good place for crime lab May 14, 2009
Not remodeling New wrote on May 12, 2009 11:50 AM:" To Better ValueThe Crime lab is anticipated to be a NEW building. Likely the old WILL be renovated or repurposed but it's at least 30 years old - the state looked into renovating, but because the old was built well before the existing state of the art (CSI) lab equipment was even a twinkle in the inventors eye, the infrastructure just ain't gonna cut it. ". Sarah wrote on May 12, 2009 11:44 AM:" The crime lab in Anchorage is old, overcrowded,... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
OUR VIEW: Modified EIU energy center worth pursuing May 7, 2009
bigapple wrote on May 6, 2009 3:35 PM:" Perpetual Motion Motors? Lol. There is no such thing as a true perpetual motion motor because according to the law of thermodynamics perpetual motion is not possible. Anything you come across in a google search that claims to be a perpetual motion or free energy device is a scam, ripoff or hoax. Throughout history thousands of inventors have claimed to have created perpetual motion machines but none of their creations were ever proven to work. ". Most... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sixth Apprentice hopeful gets marching orders May 7, 2009
This week's task saw candidates travel to Liverpool and Manchester to hear new British inventors pitch their products. The teams selected two products to sell on to retailers, with Taylor ending up on the losing side. (BBC News -- UK)
The First Information Age May 2, 2009
Corporations, freelance inventors and self-reliant universities made research possible. New companies blossomed: ( - - ), ( - - ) and Chrysler, Douglas and ( - - ), ( - - ) and Westinghouse, ( - - ), RCA and ( - - ) were the Googles and Microsofts of their time. (Forbes -- Business)
Patent Reform Bill Meets Opposition During Hearing May 1, 2009
Efforts in the U.S. Congress to overhaul the nation's patent system are again running into objections from inventors, pharmaceutical companies and small technology companies, which say that current legislation could destroy the value of patents. Current efforts to reform the patent system are equivalent to a homeowner flooding his house to put out a small fire in a wastebasket, inventor Dean Kamen told the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Thursday. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Musician's Friend Expands Selection of Pro Audio Equipment and Welcomes Audio Professionals Apr 18, 2009
Visit the for a listing of popular gear used in production environments and professional recording studios today as well as a Who's Who in music engineering with information on influential inventors and brands. About Musician's Friend: Musician's Friend, Inc. is the world's largest direct marketer of musical instruments. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
> Patent reform hinged on issues such as infringement damages Apr 18, 2009
The Coalition for 21st Century Patent Reform, a group that includes a number of large drug makers, along with TI and Irving s Exxon Mobil Corp., said in a March statement on the legislation that its methodology for calculating damages heavily favors infringers over inventors. One beef the coalition has with the bills is with the notion of prior art subtraction, essentially taking out the value of previous inventions in order to help calculate damages for patent infringement. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Now: May 2009 Apr 17, 2009
Two centuries later, most inventors face similar challenges: With 495,095 patent applications filed and 182,556 granted last year, the vast majority are like Kies's method, the thumb-wrestling ring (Patent No. 4998724), or the bird-trap cat feeder (Patent No. 4150505) -- not lucrative enough to fill a piggy bank (Patent No. D458727). -- ANNE C. LEE. (FastCompany)
The Pentagon's Bionic Arm Apr 13, 2009
One of the scientists Ling asked to join the team is Dean Kamen, a sort of rock star in the world of inventors. His creations include dozens of medical devices, and the Segway. (CBS News)
Practical Analysis: Are We Sure This Isn't Clouded Judgment? Apr 11, 2009
Practical Analysis: Are We Sure This Isn't Clouded Judgment. -- Cloud Computing -- InformationWeek. (TechWeb)
Taking the Pulse of Patents Apr 3, 2009
Inventors, patent practitioners, the , and the courts each shoulder some responsibility for this chronic condition. It is understood that a principal agent underlying the patent-quality malaise is. (Scientific American)
Patent Reform Effort: Big Outfits Vs. Small Apr 3, 2009
Those stakeholders include corporate coalitions, universities and groups that represent individual inventors and small businesses. "Once a compromise has been reached, the likelihood of a bill being passed is very high," Hill said. (Investors Business Daily)
Tech puts its money where its inventors are Apr 1, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Tuesday, March 31, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New museum reflects character of nation's 3d president Apr 1, 2009
But unlike those inventors and the peripatetic Franklin, Jefferson sought to merge his industrial skills, aesthetic views, social ideas, and personal relationships into a perfectly ordered lifestyle, centered at Monticello. The breathtaking audacity of that ambition - and the way it served to regulate the lives of those around him - is also visible at Jefferson's home. (Boston Globe)
Business briefs Mar 29, 2009
Inventors' event coming to Casper. An annual inventors' conference sponsored by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi will be held in Casper on April 25 with the theme, "From Garage to the Assembly Line." ... "This is the seventh year that I've brought the inventors' conference to Wyoming and it's exciting to help give Wyoming residents an extra edge to get their ideas out there and running," Enzi said in a press release. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Stargazing with Galileo Mar 24, 2009
Hes a freelance writer associated with the National Inventors Hall of Fame in nearby Akron. This article first appeared in the May/June 2006 issue of Night Sky. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Recession is crucial time to have heart for the arts Mar 24, 2009
Artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, political leaders and technology innovators cite an artistic influence as a key part of their success. Now is the time to acknowledge and support the arts right here in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
What's mine should be yours Mar 22, 2009
Every original creation, Boyle observes, is "built from the resources of the public domain - language, culture, genre, scientific community, or what have you." Artists and inventors must eat, so they must have enough control over their creations to reap some financial reward. But unlimited control could make their work unavailable to future artists and inventors, diminishing everyone's welfare. (Boston Globe)
Why it Could be Curtains for Noisy Neighbours at Last Mar 17, 2009
The inventors of a new iPhone application say they can provide instant relief by converting annoying noise into soothing sound. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
iWallFlower: Using the Web as canvas Mar 8, 2009
(Go to this story at to listen and watch the inventors demonstrate the program in Tim Akimoff's video. . (Missoulian, MT)
Legislature 2009: Sesso aims for budget consensus Mar 1, 2009
Art Noonan, D-Butte, said Sesso and Kornet were the inventors of the festival economy in Butte. Through their jobs and volunteer work, the couple has helped work on such popular celebrations as An Ri Ra, an Irish festival, Evel Knievel Days and the National Folk Festival. (Missoulian, MT)
Ads not merely commercial in France Feb 21, 2009
"To us, money implies corruption, and moreover, because we consider ourselves the inventors of freedom, never mind if that's not true, we still consider advertising as a kind of manipulation," S. guela said. (International Herald Tribune)
Delays as beer barrels block M11 Feb 21, 2009
" Essex Police said no-one was injured in the accident involving the beer lorry which did not involve any other vehicles. Each barrel contained 72 pints (41 litres) of beer. In the later accident, a man from Ely, aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is in a stable condition. Bookmark with: Print Sponsor RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED 'Superguns' of Elizabeth I's navy Turning pregnant bumps into art... (BBC News)
TV highlights, Friday 20th Feb 20, 2009
Fry sees Gutenberg as an early media entrepreneur, who was racing against other aspiring printing press inventors to create the machine that would revolutionise the dissemination of the church's teachings and, in the process, make them obscenely rich. As Fry puts it, the printing press was the most revolutionary technology since the wheel, and sowed the seeds for the great cultural flowering that was the Renaissance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Computer weather forecaster aims to stem 'winter crashes' Feb 13, 2009
Inventors have claimed to have developed the world's first computer weather forecast system aimed at preventing road accidents in winter. Academics said it would help councils improve road gritting efforts. (BBC News -- Technology)
The communist touch Feb 8, 2009
The digital artist John Maeda studied under them and then taught Ben Fry and Casey Reas, the inventors of Processing, the advanced software that produces visualization, arguably the most compelling new visual language of our time. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
