The Secret Origins of Clippy: Microsoft’s Bizarre Animated Character Patents

Sony patent to detect viewer smiling and laughter

Portable Seat (UK Patent GB2267208)

Portable Seat (UK Patent GB2267208)



Safe-sex Suit (French Patent FR264087)

Safe-sex Suit (French Patent FR264087)



HAND PUPPET WITH DETACHABLE FACIAL ELEMENTS
Inventor: John J. ThomasPatent number: 4504240Filing date: Sep 20, 1982Issue date: Mar 12, 1985

HAND PUPPET WITH DETACHABLE FACIAL ELEMENTS

Inventor: John J. Thomas
Patent number: 4504240
Filing date: Sep 20, 1982
Issue date: Mar 12, 1985



SNORING DECONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD
Inventor: Gilbert S. MacVaughPatent number: 3998209Filing date: Dec 16, 1975Issue date: Dec 21, 1976

SNORING DECONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Inventor: Gilbert S. MacVaugh
Patent number: 3998209
Filing date: Dec 16, 1975
Issue date: Dec 21, 1976



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