A SCHOOL girl from East Yorkshire has been picked out as a future leader in engineering after a prestigious award win. Pocklington School lower sixth student Naomi Allison has been awarded an engineering scholarship by the Arkwright Scholarships Trust at an awards ceremony in London for the UK’s most talented STEM students.
Category: Inventions
Playbook: Crowdsourcing for modern day packaging innovation
In the field of packaging, crowdsourcing, the process of seeking contributions from a large pool of online community for services or ideas, rather than using traditional means, is being used extensively for graphic designs and logos. The big breakthrough is coming in the use of crowdsourcing for packaging innovation.
Fireworks crushed in a hydraulic press
The hydraulic press is the greatest invention in online destruction that you’ll ever see. It’s consistent, it’s unstoppable, and it’s hilarious (or at least the operators are). Here it is crushing some fireworks.
The real story of Sea Monkeys
Harold von Braunhut was the inventor/marketer behind X-Ray Specs and Amazing Sea-Monkeys. Above is the story of von Braunhut’s magical brine shrimp that sold themselves through illustrator Joe Orlando’s wonderful comic book illustrations of unreal humanoid sea creatures living the life of Riley.
2016: A year in pictures – January and February
Bianca, 21, a Bath University languages student, came up with the idea of the Kettle Kup for an inventors’ competition run by the makers of Pot Noodle. We said: “The Kettle Kup has been in development with product designers who have been drawing up computer diagrams and working with Bianca to enhance the design, including the addition of a compartment to hold tea, coffee or sugar and a slot for a stirrer.”
Patent No. 616696A: Hose Cleaner
Today in 1898, US Patent 616696 A was issued, an invention of John R. Cochran, for his “Hose Cleaner.” There’s no Abstract, although in the description it includes these claims: My invention relates to methods of cleaning and cleaners for the interior of hose or pipe, and more especially such hose or pipes as are used by brewers in racking off beer.
The Humble Elevator and the Rise of Modern Civilization
Elevators, though they might not seem like it at first, are one of those inventions-like the telephone, the car, indoor plumbing, or vaccines-that are nearly miraculous in the degree to which they have changed the way we live and yet tend to fade unnoticed into the background of modern life. Nick Paumgarten wrote about the centrality of the elevator to the modern metropolis in his 2008 story ” Up and Then Down .”
Revolutionary motorbike engine
Like the ’50s jet age and space age of the ’60s, “rotary power” was a hot topic across the 1970s automotive sphere. Billed by apostles as the next phase in internal combustion, it was, for a time, just that.
UW dean Michael Pishko gets national academy honor
The dean of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has earned a prestigious honor from the National Academy of Inventors. Michael Pishko was elected to the rank of NAI Fellow.
UW dean Michael Pishko gets national academy honor
The dean of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has earned a prestigious honor from the National Academy of Inventors. Michael Pishko was elected to the rank of NAI Fellow.
PNNL shares the gift of innovation
It has been said that invention is the process of turning money into ideas and innovation is the process of turning ideas into money. At the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, we do both.
PNNL shares the gift of innovation
It has been said that invention is the process of turning money into ideas and innovation is the process of turning ideas into money. At the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, we do both.
Patent No. 531356A: Apparatus For Carbonating Beer
Today in 1894, US Patent 531356 A was issued, an invention of Carl Barus, for his “Apparatus For Carbonating Beer.”
Apple has pulled all of Nokia’s Withings products from its online store
In less than a week, Nokia has sued Apple for patent infringement in courts around the world, saying that Apple has refused to license its patents. Apple, for its part, sued several patent owners it said were conspiring with Nokia and accused the Finnish tech giant of “extortion.”
Neuf’s Rock Blok Is A World Patent Marketing Car Safety Invention …
Neuf’s Rok Blok is a car safety invention that uses a transparent layer to protect drivers from serious damage to their windshield. The car safety systems industry is worth $94 billion,” says Scott Cooper, CEO and Creative Director of World Patent Marketing.
No Need To Ban Cell Phones While Driving With World Patent…
Timeout is an electronic invention that keeps people safe on the road by not allowing drivers to text inside a car. The car safety systems industry is worth $94 billion,” says Scott Cooper, CEO and Creative Director of World Patent Marketing.
No Need To Ban Cell Phones While Driving With World Patent…
Timeout is an electronic invention that keeps people safe on the road by not allowing drivers to text inside a car. The car safety systems industry is worth $94 billion,” says Scott Cooper, CEO and Creative Director of World Patent Marketing.
The Refrigerator Strikes Back With World Patent Marketing’s New…
Vertical Slide-Out Panels is a home appliance invention that gives people a way to clearly and easily organize the shelves of their refrigerator. The home appliance industry is worth $70 billion,” says Scott Cooper, CEO and Creative Director of World Patent Marketing.
The Refrigerator Strikes Back With World Patent Marketing’s New…
Vertical Slide-Out Panels is a home appliance invention that gives people a way to clearly and easily organize the shelves of their refrigerator. The home appliance industry is worth $70 billion,” says Scott Cooper, CEO and Creative Director of World Patent Marketing.
Will this month’s leap second break the internet? Google creates…
If 2016 hadn’t been bad enough, we’re going to have to put up with it for longer than normal, with a ‘leap second’ to be added to the end of the year. As the Earth’s rotation is susceptible to small, unpredictable changes, leap seconds allow atomic clocks to keep sync with the planet’s orbit.
Nokia sues Apple for infringing 32 of its patents
On Thursday, Nokia announced that it is suing Apple for infringing on its patents. Nokia has claimed that Apple was using Nokia technology in “many” products without paying Nokia for it.
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In addition to seeing all of the ZooLights attractions, ride the Lionel Train Adventure, AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Holiday Wagon for free. Plus, receive a complimentary kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal at Park Place Cafe.
UBTECH Introduces TankBot: the First Jimu Robot that Runs on Treads
UBTECH Robotics, the company that created the cutting-edge Alpha Series of humanoid robots, today introduced TankBot, the latest addition to its line of STEM-friendly Jimu Robots for kids and teens. TankBot is the first Jimu Robot to run on tank treads for unprecedented mobility and features an infrared sensor that allows it to follow commands to detect, pick up or manoeuvre around objects.
LOCATOR Invented by InventHelp Client
“We thought there needed to be a quick and easy way to locate missing items like keys and the remote control,” said one of two inventors, from Greeneville, Tenn., “so we invented the LOCATOR.” The LOCATOR provides a convenient way to locate a lost or misplaced item.
Who Owns Blockchain? Goldman, BofA Amass Patents for Coming Wars
In the headlong rush to revolutionize modern finance, blockchain enthusiasts are overlooking one potentially costly problem: their applications, built on open-source code, may actually belong to someone else. Recently, some of the biggest names in business, from Goldman Sachs to Bank of America and Mastercard, have quietly patented some of the most promising blockchain technologies for themselves.
Load Lock Invented by InventHelp Client
“I was transporting cabinets on a dolly and thought there had to be a better way,” said an inventor, from Houston, Texas, “so I invented the LOAD LOCK.” The patent-pending LOAD LOCK provides a quick and easy way to secure a dolly’s load during transport.
Electricity-from-water scientist seeks commercialisation of invention
New Delhi, Dec 20 : A top scientist at National Physics Laboratory here has said that industry should come forward to commercialise the concept of the hydroelectric cell as it has the potential to be a very cheap source of electricity. [NK Technology] The inventor of the cell that produces electricity from water, R.K. Kotnala, the Chief Scientist at NPL, urged industry leaders to come forward and help improve the workability of the cell, which, he said, can be a great source of green energy.
Electricity-from-water scientist seeks commercialisation of invention
New Delhi, Dec 20 : A top scientist at National Physics Laboratory here has said that industry should come forward to commercialise the concept of the hydroelectric cell as it has the potential to be a very cheap source of electricity. [NK Technology] The inventor of the cell that produces electricity from water, R.K. Kotnala, the Chief Scientist at NPL, urged industry leaders to come forward and help improve the workability of the cell, which, he said, can be a great source of green energy.
Jaguar Animal Health Appoints Dr. Ari Azhir To Board Of Directors
Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. , an animal health company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class gastrointestinal products for companion and production animals, foals, and high value horses, today announced that it has appointed Dr. Ari Azhir, a highly accomplished pharmaceutical and biotechnology executive with extensive operational, fundraising, execution, and strategy development experience, to the Company’s board of directors. Dr. Azhir has also been appointed to Jaguar’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
Shionogi And Purdue Pharma L.P. Establish Alliance For Joint U.S. Commercialization Of Naldemedine
OSAKA, Japan & STAMFORD, Conn.– — Shionogi & Co., Ltd. , a drug-discovery based pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines that protect the health and well-being of patients, and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Shionogi Inc. , and Purdue Pharma L.P. , a privately-held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians over 60 years ago, distinguished by its pioneering research, products and medical programs directed toward alleviating pain, today announced the establishment of an alliance for the joint U.S. launch and commercialization of SymproicA .
Safety Back-Up Control Invented for Boom Truck Buckets – Designed by InventHelp Client
Electric companies and electrical contractors alike face the challenge of keeping workers safe around power lines. That’s exactly what an inventor from Rockford, Ill., was concerned about when he decided to find a way to protect boom truck workers from electric shock.
Electrical Component Protector for Air Conditioning Units Invented by InventHelp Client
When performing maintenance on an air conditioning unit, it is very important to protect the electrical components from water damage. This task can be difficult, especially for technicians with a busy schedule.
Nation briefs: Charleston killer won’t use mental health experts
Dylann Roof doesn’t want a jury to consider his mental health when they decide next month whether he should face the death penalty for killing nine black Charleston church worshippers, according to a handwritten motion he filed late Friday. Mr. Roof’s decision to not call mental health experts to testify isn’t much of a surprise.
Nation briefs: Charleston killer won’t use mental health experts
Dylann Roof doesn’t want a jury to consider his mental health when they decide next month whether he should face the death penalty for killing nine black Charleston church worshippers, according to a handwritten motion he filed late Friday. Mr. Roof’s decision to not call mental health experts to testify isn’t much of a surprise.
Roof won’t use mental health experts to try to save his life
Dylann Roof doesn’t want jurors to consider his mental health when they decide next month whether he should face the death penalty for killing nine black Charleston church worshippers, according to a handwritten motion he filed. Roof’s decision late Friday to not call mental health experts to testify isn’t too much of a surprise.
Roof won’t use mental health experts to try to save his life
Dylann Roof doesn’t want jurors to consider his mental health when they decide next month whether he should face the death penalty for killing nine black Charleston church worshippers, according to a handwritten motion he filed. Roof’s decision late Friday to not call mental health experts to testify isn’t too much of a surprise.
Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2016
The Heimlich maneuver has been credited with saving an estimated 100,000 lives, and on Saturday the procedure’s inventor, Dr. Henry Heimlich, died at the age of 96, his family announced. Heimlich had suffered a heart attack last Monday, and died at Christ Hospital in Cinncinnati, according to The New York Times .
Three dead after car crash in Bucca near Bundaberg, Queensland
Basking in that Southern charm! Trump is greeted by Alabama high school girls in antebellum outfits on last stop of ‘Thank You’ tour – as he has another dig at Boeing’s $4.2bn quote for Air Force One Former Fort Worth police officer who served 21 years in prison for raping a 13-year-old girl is found not guilty in re-trial after victim admits she made it all up Henry Heimlich, inventor of the anti-choking Heimlich maneuver that saved at least 50,000 people in America alone, dies aged 96 ‘I politely declined’: David Foster denies report that he’s organizing Trump’s inauguration performances as Andrea Bocelli remains undecided Anne Frank may NOT have been betrayed: Researchers say her attic hideaway could have been found by police as they probed an illegal ration coupon ring ‘Life threatening’ arctic blast chills northern United States with temperatures dropping to minus THIRTY – as … (more)
Heimlich Maneuver inventor dead at 96 after massive heart attack
Dr. Henry Heimlich , the inventor of the namesake maneuver credited with saving thousands of choking victims during the last several decades, died Saturday at the age of 96. The legendary physician passed away early Saturday morning at a Cincinnati hospital where he had been admitted earlier this week after suffering from a massive heart attack, his children said in a statement. “Dad was a hero to many people around the world for a simple reason: He helped save untold numbers of lives through the innovation of common-sense procedures and devices.
Merck Wins Record $2.5 Billion Patent Verdict Against Gilead
Gilead Sciences Inc. was told by a federal jury to pay $2.54 billion to Merck & Co. for using a patented invention as the basis for its blockbuster drugs for the potentially deadly liver disease hepatitis C — the biggest patent-infringement verdict in U.S. history.