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The article focuses on the invention of paper in China by inventor Cai Lun in 105 C.E. (Common Era), discussing the development of the printing press, Disposable paper clothes and its role in military.

This article discusses four inventions that have had a significant impact on communication: papyrus paper, the printing press with movable type, the telephone, and the internet. Papyrus paper, invented in Egypt around 3000 B.C., provided a simpler way to record and share ideas. The printing press with movable type, invented in Germany in 1439, made books more affordable and accessible, leading to an explosion in learning and innovation. The telephone, invented in the United States in 1876, revolutionized communication by allowing real-time conversations over long distances. Finally, the internet, invented in the United States in the 1960s, has become an integral part of how we live, learn, and work, connecting people worldwide and making the world seem smaller. [Extracted from the article]

2019 JUN 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Researchers detail new data in Biology - Plant Biology. According to news [...]

This article is a guide on how to create a wacky invention inspired by the works of William Heath Robinson, a Victorian illustrator known for his eccentric and over-complicated contraptions. The author, Olaf Falafel, provides step-by-step instructions on how to design and draw your own machine using materials like paper, a pencil, a fine liner pen, a used teabag, and a hairdryer. The article encourages readers to have fun and be creative while incorporating elements like pulleys, candles, rope, cogs, balloons, weights, levers, and switches into their designs. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the invention of toilet paper, first made in China.

The article presents several creative ideas that can help a person in his household routines as well as other daily activities. Some of the tips presented include using a paper clip temporarily for a broken zipper, using peanut butter to remove chewing gum stuck in a person's hair, and using a funnel to hold a ball of yarn.

The article focuses on various ancient Egyptian inventions and technological accomplishments. Topics include the use of wigs as a status symbol and protection against the Sun's heat, the invention of papyrus paper for record-keeping and writing, the creation of ancient games like bowling, and the development of early toothpaste made from unconventional ingredients for dental hygiene.

The article discusses how children can use brainstorming, teamwork and various materials including paper clips, rubber bands and paper cups to create inventions that can solve real-world problems.

The article discusses the role that necessity played in the invention of paperweights from the late 19th century through the 1950s in the U.S., including the electrical engineer Charles P. Steinmetz's use of ad-hoc paperweights throughout his career. An overview of various items used to hold down paper, including rounded stones and horseshoes, is provided.

The article discusses robot inventions that the author criticizes including a toilet paper portion cutter created by Michael Nichols, a machine by Maurice Bos which writes the time on a white board, and a machine that is mounted on runners' shoulders and feeds them tomatoes for energy.

The article provides information on an invention called sonic paper, developed by interactive printing company owner Kate Stone of Novalia in Cambridge, England that lets the user play as disc jockey without the need for a turntable.

The article discusses the importance of three inventions - paper, the printing press, and the telephone, highlighting their revolutionary impact on communication and information sharing throughout history. Topics include the historical significance of papyrus paper, Gutenberg's printing press making books more accessible, and the transformative role of the telephone in real-time communication.

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The article explores the impact of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) on the practice of patent litigation, which includes the introduction of cost-effective reviews for parties seeking to contest the patentability of issued patent claims. Topics discussed include a comparison of proceedings in a district court litigation and the AIA proceedings, the claim construction standard observed and potential reforms in patent claim proceedings.

This article highlights the best inventions of 2020 as selected by Gitanjali Rao, TIME's Kid of the Year. The inventions include an indoor garden system called GARDYN, a tabletop camera called MEETING OWL PRO that enhances virtual classes, a portable water purifier cap by CRAZYCAP, a robot tutor named ABII for individualized learning, a paper tablet called REMARKABLE 2 for digital note-taking, a friendly robot named MOXIE that promotes empathy and social skills, a compact car by CITY TRANSFORMER that can fit into narrow spaces, a mind-reading headset called ALTEREGO, a portable handwashing station called SATO TAP, a sustainable smartphone called FAIRPHONE 3+, and an adaptive gaming kit by Microsoft and Logitech. These inventions aim to address various challenges and inspire young people to come up with their own solutions for a sustainable future. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the debate over who should be credited with the invention of the first electronic computer, with the U.S and Great Britain being the main contenders. It mentions that while the British version focuses on the Colossus machine and the work of Alan Turing, the American version centers on the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator) machine.

The article discusses how experts in a field might judge research and development projects with a bias toward feasibility, which could filter out breakthrough ideas.

A patent has been issued for a carton designed to hold food products. The patent, filed by inventor John Murdick Holley Jr., describes a tray with multiple panels that form a rim, as well as foldable end flaps. The tray can be formed from a blank and includes features for product visibility. The patent was assigned to Graphic Packaging International LLC. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses six inventions that changed the world. Topics include the innovation of wheel and axle in Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C.; the Papyrus Paper invented in Egypt; invention of Compass in China; Printing press with movable type invented in Germany; and invention of Electric bulb in United States.

A patent has been issued for an implantable electric multi-pole connection structure by Neuroloop GmbH. The invention aims to address the challenges of connecting electric implants to feed and discharge structures, such as the need for space and moisture resistance. The new design utilizes a flexible, film-like, electrically non-conductive strip-shaped surface element that connects the implant to the feed and discharge structure. This structure can accommodate a large number of electrical feed lines without requiring additional installation space and reduces patient stress and irritation. The patent provides detailed descriptions and claims for the implantable electrical multi-pole connection structure. [Extracted from the article]

The poem "Before the Invention of Regret" by Joanna Penn Cooper is presented. First Line: Before the invention of regret, we had to make our own fun. We wore keys around our necks; Last Line: around.

The article discusses the author's viewpoint that some of the biggest problems facing the world today including population growth, poverty and food shortages can be solved by scientific discoveries and technological inventions.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including modern science; inventions; and electricity.

The article discusses history of the ballpoint pen invention which invented by a tanner John J. Loud in 1888. Topics include the first ballpoint pen write on leather but in 1935 an improved version was invented in Hungary by Ladislas Jose Biro; a chemist Fran Speech working on improvements in ballpoint ink in 1949; and also mentions about the Fisher Space Pen invented by Paul C. Fisher, an American inventor and politician, which works with thixotropic ink and a pressurized ink cartridge.

A comic strip related to inventors of the first computer is presented.

The article provides information on 50 inventions released in 2018 including a robotic arm from Panda, a location tracker from Lynq, and a biking helmet from Lumos Kickstart Helmet.

In the paper linking the taming of fire to biological evolution, published earlier this month in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, scientists identified a genetic mutation that allows us to better break down the most toxic chemicals that make up wood smoke. By scraping DNA from ancient skeletons, scientists found that the mutation was present in the 45,000-year-old bones of a human ancestor. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Masakazu (Mike) Mesaki, senior vice president of global research & development, at Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire, is presented. Topics include providing efficient solutions and technologies to create new products and services while considering costs and environmental impact; and evolved to companies finding a problem a customer or potential customer caused commercialization.

An intense-looking young man stepped out of his engineering lab at Caltech to watch what was happening. In the university?s nearby high-voltage laboratory, gigantic bolts of electricity were leaping eerily from outlandish equipment. It was 1931, and a Hollywood crew was filming the spark-filled special effects for the creation scene in Boris Karloff?s first Frankenstein movie. The serious-minded young engineer loved cinema, but as he walked back to his bench in the Kellogg Radiation Laboratory, he probably had no idea that a new kind of vacuum tube he was working on would in time revolutionize the movie business, enabling TV broadcasters to bounce Frankenstein and countless other films off satellites straight into people?s homes. The young man was Andrei ?Andy? Haeff (father of coauthor Andre Haeff), and the device he was working on was an early form of what was later called the traveling-wave tube. This rather exotic type of vacuum tube was a key component in early telecommunications, radar, and television-broadcast systems. In 1952, for example, the British Broadcasting Corp. used the technology to forge a chain of microwave links between Manchester in England and a broadcasting station midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, allowing the company to distribute television programming to Scotland without stringing lengthy cables. But it was the advent of communications satellites that allowed the low-weight, power-efficient traveling-wave tube to really shine. Nowadays everybody?s favorite signals?broadband, phone, TV?can reach almost anywhere on the globe, thanks to satellite- based traveling-wave tubes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article focuses on the Counter Positive Technique, a new meditation method designed to effectively eliminate negative thoughts and emotions within 10 seconds to 15 minutes of practice. Topics include the technique's comparison with traditional methods, its application in overcoming harmful desires and chronic diseases, and its potential for daily use in developing positive habits and qualities.

A patent has been issued for systems and methods for conducting inventories, specifically for food products and other supplies in restaurants or stores. The invention involves using electronic devices, such as smartphones or tablets, to scan labels on packages and identify the items and quantities in each package. The devices can compare the scanned quantities with a list of expected items and display any differences. The system can also provide real-time inventory updates and generate reports for remote locations. This technology aims to streamline the inventory process and reduce errors. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted for a system and method to ensure the quality of care services for individuals receiving remote care. The system aims to improve the effectiveness of remote care, enhance the independence and security of care recipients, and provide peace of mind for family and friends. It addresses the deficiencies in current in-home care arrangements and agency services, such as difficulties in finding suitable caregivers and low-tech scheduling methods. The system utilizes historical data, feedback, and profiles to match care providers with recipients based on compatibility and qualifications, and it also incorporates normalized feedback to adjust services delivered. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the theme of the issue on the inventions of glass, paper and odometer.

Photographs of the activities at the Google I/O 2015 annual developer conference held in San Francisco, California are presented.

The article reports on certain U.S. businesswomen who transformed their businesses green by adopting sustainable environmental practices. Saudia Davis, founder and chief executive of Green House Eco-Cleaning, a natural cleaning company, entered the sustainable world after her grandmother lost her battle with ovarian cancer. Kavita Shukla, founder and chief executive of Fenugreen, invented Fresh Paper, a biodegradable sheet infused with organic spices that extends the life of produce.

The article focuses on the significance of determination and creative thinking to encourage invention and exploration in students. Topics discussed include suggestions for reading the book "The Wright Brothers: They Gave Us Wings" by Charles Ludwig, get involved in trips to air and space museums, and importance of adding history and visual aid to help students.

A patent has been issued to Blue Goji LLC for a health-related data collection system for healthcare diagnostics and treatment platforms. The system involves a cloud-based gaming platform that captures data about a user's physical and mental performance while they exercise on compatible equipment and engage in a virtual reality environment. The system aims to provide a means for identifying and treating neurological conditions, including early cognitive decline and neurological disorders such as dementia. It also addresses the lack of adherence to medical recommendations and prescriptions by integrating treatment regimens into the gaming platform. [Extracted from the article]

According to the Patent Index 2023 published by the European Patent Office (EPO), Japan ranked third in terms of European patent applications, following the United States and Germany. Japanese companies and inventors filed 21,520 applications at the EPO in 2023, accounting for 10.8% of the total. The electrical machinery, apparatus, and energy sector was Japan's most active field for inventions, with the highest number of applications. Other sectors that saw growth in patent applications from Japan include digital communication, measurement, and materials/metallurgy. Tokyo was the leading region for patent applications in Japan. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several products which the authors consider to be the best inventions of 2015, including computer software company Microsoft Corp.'s HoloLens virtual-reality headset, Tesla Motors Inc.'s Model X electric automobile, and the Flyease 8 sneakers from the Nike Inc. apparel firm.

The article discusses invention in 1872 by engineer Étienne Bottineau of technique nauscopie having ability of detect ships hundreds of miles away. It states that physicist Sir David Brewster mentions Bottineau's invention in his book "Letters on Natural Magic." It mentions that many of the less plausible features of his predictions turn out to be later accretions to Bottineau legend.

The article discusses the role of happenstance in inventing and the emergence of computer-assisted invention. Topics include Zdenek Vasicek's Human Competitiveness Award for evolving smart software that improves the accuracy of approximate computers at the 2015 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO), John Koza's use of genetic algorithms to mimic evolution in patent design in the 1990's, and concerns regarding the impact of computer-assisted invention on the patent system.

The article discusses the Quirky Inc. invention company which works with inventors to produce and sell various items which are designed to turn a residence into a sleeker, smarter home. Entrepreneur and chief executive officer Ben Kaufman is mentioned, along with consumer products such as a baby-formula dispenser, an egg yolk separator, and the Pivot Power bendable power strip device. According to the article, Quirky Inc. shares a percentage of its revenue with the products' inventors.

The Court will consider whether it is appropriate under the Patent Act to limit the application of assignor estoppel to its equitable core and apply assignor estoppel only where the assignor sells patent rights for valuable consideration in an arm's length transaction, then either contests the validity of a claim materially identical to a claim issued or pending at the time of the assignment, or otherwise contradicts preassignment representations about the patent's validity. Under such an equitable core limitation, assignor estoppel would not be an assertable defense to invalidity where the claim asserted to be invalid is broader than or otherwise different from the patent rights that were assigned. Although the Patent Act authorizes parties to raise invalidity defenses in any infringement action (35 U.S.C. 282(b) et seq.), courts, including the Supreme Court, have long recognized the doctrine of “assignor estoppel” in which a defendant in a patent-infringement suit is “estopped to attack the utility, novelty or validity of a patented invention which he has assigned. . .as against any one claiming the right under his assignment.” The Court will now review the appropriate contours of the doctrine of assignor estoppel to ensure that the doctrine is not applied over broadly and reflexively to circumstances where there is no inconsistency between an assignor’s prior representations and its current challenge to a patent’s validity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A patent has been issued for an apparatus and method for filling food containers. The invention aims to address the limitations of current production lines by providing a filling apparatus suitable for small- and medium-sized businesses, such as individual ice cream parlors. The system includes a filling device, a user interface, an electronic generating unit, a support for the food container, a communication module, a remote server, and a machine for making the food product. The apparatus is designed to generate a unique identification code for each filled food container, which can be used to track and monitor the product's freshness. The patent provides detailed claims and methods for implementing the invention. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the unique patented pen and wax paper stencil invented by David Gestetner from Hungary in 1881 which was considered as the first piece of office equipment that allowed production of numerous copies quickly and inexpensively. The invention was a hand-held pen with a small sharp-toothed rotating wheel at its tip. The system was named Gestetner Cyclostyle duplicator and in such demand that Gestetner established several international branch offices.