5,743,035 – Machine Producible Three Dimensional Greeting Card
Two dimensional cards are so boring. Now you can send a three-dimensional card to your friend, or loved one.

8,951 – Stethoscope and Ear Trumpet
Having a hard time hearing others? Have others speak into your stethoscope, and hear them with both ears.

34,100 – Improved Step Ladder
A step ladder that utilizes braces and supports to improve stability.

59,745 – Whirligig
What? You have never heard of a whirligig? You probably know this invention by its modern name yo-yo.

90,928 – Improvement in Making Blooms of Steel and Wrought-Iron
Use super-heated air to make wrought-iron and low carbon steel.

221,360 – Cash Register and Indicator
A mechanical cash register that has a visual indicator.

268,693 – Device for Indicating Life in Buried Persons
Don’t be buried alive, use this device to let others know you are alive and buried!

821,393 – Flying Machine
Orville and Wilbur Wright’s flying machine patent.

1,062,025 – Hat
Don’t go bald from tight fitting hats. This hat has a series of depressions on the hat band, allowing blood to freely circulate.

1,150,523 – Engine Starting Device
Before this invention, an owner of a vehicle had to manually "crank" start the engine.

1,340,423 – Parachute
Jump from a plane without this invention and you will discover the power of gravity.

1,387,598 – Actuating Device for Windshield Cleaners
A patent covering an invention to wipe a vehicle's windshield.

1,573,846 – Method and Means for Using Motor Fuels
Use lower grade fuels by adding lead compounds.

3,167,440 – Plastic Modeling Composition of a Soft Pliable Working Consistency
A patent on non-drying, pliable modeling compositions.

3,349,949 – Ring-Shaped Tag for Tear Strips of Containers
Do you remember when sodas in the can had pull-tabs?

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5,255,452 – Method and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity Illusion
Michael Jackson an inventor? This patent shows details of one of his trademark moves, in which he leans forward at a slanted angle, seemingly defying gravity. This illusion looks spectacular, but the truth behind it is far less mystifying - hinges on special shoes which stabilize the performer and allow them to lean over at impressive angles!

1,460,354 – Package Handle
In 1921, George Washington Carver patented a handle to carry packages bound by rope or twine.

6,469 – Buoying Vessels over Shoals
Abraham Lincoln is mostly known for freeing the slaves during the civil war. Few know that he is the only President that received a patent.

174,465 – Telegraph
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was issued a patent for the telephone, changing the world forever.

D11,023 – Statue
In 1885, Augusta Barthodi gave the United States the Statue of Liberty. Patent #D11,023 is Barthodi's design patent covering the Statute of Liberty.

174,465 – Telegraph
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was issued a patent for the telephone, changing the world forever.

223,898 – Electric Lamp
Thomas A. Edison’s patent on the incandescent light bulb.

365,701 – Gas Motor Engine
In 1887 James Otto received a patent for the four stroke gas engine. The modern automobile still utilizes the technology developed by James Otto.

390,414 – Dynamo-Electric Machine
During his lifetime, Nikola Tesla advanced electric power production, delivery, and utilization. Patent #390,414 is a fine example of a generator device he invented.

608,845 – Internal Combustion Engine
The diesel engine has been the main power engine for the worlds shipping, trucking and farming needs since Rudolf Diesel invented it in 1894.

748,626 – The Landlord's Game
Most know this game by the name of "Monopoly." In 1904, Lizzie J. Maggie was issued a patent on the game. Twenty years later the game was revised and received another patent #1,509,312.

1,509,312 – The Landlord's Game
This is the second version of "Monopoly."

775,134 – Razor
King C. Gillette received a patent for the safety razor in 1904. Prior to his invention, men shaved with a very sharp bare blade against their skin resulting in many nicks and cuts.

1,005,186 – Transmission Mechanism
The automobile already existed before Henry Ford's Model T, but unfortunately, for most they were too expensive to own. Henry Ford revolutionalized the automotive industry but utilizing more efficient assembly techniques, and more reliable parts.

1,103,503 – Rocket Apparatus
In 1926 Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. Patent #1,103,503 is for a rocket that is fueled with gasoline and liquid nitrous oxide.

1,370,316 – Diver's Suit
Harry Houdini is best known for his magical death defying stunts; however, few people know that he invented the diver’s suit.

1,475,024 – Traffic Signal
In 1922, Garrett A. Morgan invented the traffic signal. It is hard to imagine what it would be like traveling in today's world without this invention!

1,541,478 – Paint and Stain and Method of Producing the Same
In 1925 George Washington Carver was issued a patent for a paint and stain that used clays and iron compounds as colorants.

1,773,980 – Television System
Philo Farnsworth was the first person to actually patent and demonstrate a working television. In addition to the television, Philo also invented a small fusion device called the Fusor.

1,781,541 – Refrigeration
Almost everyone has heard about Albert Einstein's E=MC2, but few know about the refrigeration system that he invented.

2,230,654 – Tetrafluoroethylene Polymers (Teflon)
Roy Plunkett accidentally created one of the most useful substances know to humankind while attempting to make a new carbon-fluoro-carbon refrigerant. The question remains, if nothing sticks to Teflon, how do they get it to stick to the pan?

2,495,429 – Method of Treating Foodstuff
Percy L. Spencer came up with the idea of a microwave oven after a candy bar melted after being exposed to radar microwave radiation.

2,717,437 – Velvet Type Fabric and Method of Producing Same (Velcro)
Georges de Mestral was walking along the Alps when he noticed that burdock seeds were sticking to his dog and clothes. Being curious, Georges looked at the tiny seeds under a microscope and saw little hooks covering the outside surfaces. Georges then set off to replicate nature and gave us the wonder of Velcro.

3,138,747 – Integrated Semiconductor Circuit Device
Few people have changed the world as much as Jack Kilby, the inventor of the integrated circuit chip. Everywhere you go you are surrounded by them, from phones to watches, they are everywhere!

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4,605,071 – Therapeutic Horseshoe
If your horse has sore, tired hoofs, this is solution!

4,364,132 – Aquarium Bath
A clear bathtub designed so your fish can swim around you while you bath. Actually a pretty unique invention, but not for the bashful.rs.

5,901,666 – Pet Display Clothing
A cool vest that allows your hamster to travel with you. It looks like a costume from a Michael Jackson video.

5,934,226 – Bird Diaper
The title says it all.

6,206,000 – Canine Scuba Diving Apparatus
What dog doesn’t deserve to go scuba diving?

6,416,217 – Aquarium Watch/a>
Another invention illustrating our fascination with the aquarium.

6,871,616 – Pet Umbrella and Combined Pet Leash and Umbrella
You may be skeptical, but check out this invention – it is actually pretty impressive.

6,883,462 – Doggie Poop Freeze Wand
It is much easier to clean up a “poopsicle” than it is to clean up a warm one.

7,090,268 – Dog Waste Catcher and Holder
This patent is included merely for the humorous drawings of a dog.

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4,656,917 – Musical Instrument Support
Having a hard time holding your instrument while playing? Check out what guitar guru Mr. Eddie Van Halen came up with. Wear this musical contraption and you will play just like him!

1,466,559 – Exercise Device
Did you know that playing tug-of-war with your teeth is good exercise?

5,195,917 – Tear-Apart Stress Relief Doll and Method
Doesn’t everyone need a doll (that mimics a referee) to tear apart?

5,823,496 – Outdoor Beverage Holder Assembly
A unique beverage holder that attaches to a fishing pole holder.

6,743,460 – Tomato Raisin
The title says it all. The inventor has combined a love for tomatoes and raisins. The patent is assigned to the uniquely named Tomasin company

7,036,154 – Game Bird Decoy Apparatus
Every bird hunter needs an outfit that makes them look like a giant bird. Seems a little dangerous.

7,037,243 – Cordless Jump Rope
Apparently the patent attorney couldn’t bring themselves to title this one a "Ropeless Jump Rope." Amusing reading nonetheless.

7,051,973 – Airborne Enhancement Device
Why not combine skiing and hang-gliding?