1. Lessons From Paper Clips.
- Author
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Petroski, Henry
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PAPER clips , *ARTS , *PATENT literature , *MANUFACTURED products - Abstract
The article discusses the prior art and state of the art aspects of the Gem paper clip manufactured by stationery company Gem Ltd. It notes that prior art and state of the art tend to be synonymous in patent literature in which both serve as the standard against which any products with a claimed improvement is judged. It states that the Gem paper clip remained the start of the art and prior art until the start of the 21st century as new paper clip designs involve advantages and disadvantages.
- Published
- 2012