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历史上最值钱的几个专利

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Velcro Textile Fasteners

The Velcro textile fastener was patented in 1958. It was designed by Georges de Mestral, who noticed that nylon works well for pulling micro-hooks. Today, this fastener is used extensively in the footwear and clothing industries. This invention has multiple applications and has been named one of the most valuable patents in history. Listed below are some of the most notable uses of the Velcro textile fastener. George de Mestral, the inventor of the Velcro fastener, first presented his invention in 1951. The company started to profit in the late 1950s, and its sales reached $177 million in 1996. Today, Velcro Ltd. continues to improve their products and protect their intellectual property rights. In 2008, Velcro celebrated its 50th anniversary, and earned $298 million in revenue. But the fasteners are not without controversy. The Velcro textile fastener was named after its inventor, Georges de Mestral. A scientist, he saw the burdock clasp, which is a patented version of Velcro, and decided to create one of his own. Mestral then visited Lyon, France, where fabric experts advised him on all matters of interest. While many of them were sceptical about his proposal, one weaver liked the idea. He hand-wove two strips of cotton fabric to test his Velcro prototype. The invention of the hook and loop tape began with the Swiss inventor’s microscope. Today, Velcro products are widely used all over the world. The company also makes conventional belts and fasteners. But its patents are more valuable because they were created by a company with a vision and passion for innovation. And they have earned more than $100 million in licensing fees. And despite the many uses of this textile fastener, the company is still one of the most valuable patents in history.

Morse’s Valve

Morse’s valve is a complex invention that combines both tangible and intangible elements to produce a valve. The invention is so useful that it has been used by many other industries including NASA and Gerber drinkers. It was so successful that Paul Brown was able to sell his company for $13 million a few years later. The inventor had to spend years in the research and development process before his invention became a patent. The mutator in the defendant’s patent is the same as that in Professor Morse’s patent. It contains the same efficient elements, but replaces the inefficient elements with known equivalents. The patent covers eight inventions, including a local circuit. The Valve is now considered the most valuable patent ever issued. Morse’s valve is the most valuable patent in history. The patent is the most valuable patent because it has been used by more than a million people. The Morse valve’s patent was issued almost immediately, despite the doubts surrounding its originality. In 1838, the inventor returned home to try and inspire confidence in his invention. However, he found that his country was embarrassed by his invention, and he was forced to revert to his pencil for a while. The patent was finally granted in France, but he made no profit. The original inventor of the Telegraph, Professor Morse, had already invented the first telephone in 1834, but many people have not patented it. His invention has been questioned throughout history, but the patent was granted. Although many people may have argued against the validity of Morse’s patent, the fact that it is still the most valuable patent in history indicates that the invention has a great value in today’s world.

Paul Brown’s Valve

When Paul Brown was working in his small shop in Midland, Michigan, he had a vision for a new type of valve. He borrowed thousands of dollars from friends and family to make prototypes of the valve. It wasn’t until he’d made more than 100 of them that he finally patented it. In 1995, he sold Liquid Molding Systems, Inc. for $13 million. Since then, he has paid off all his credit cards, bought a vacation home in Florida, built a state-of-the-art barn/man cave, and has continued to build his dream. A patent for his invention has helped revolutionize ketchup bottles. Today, 75% of Heinz’s Tomato Ketchup is sold in plastic bottles, thanks to his valve technology. It’s a simple solution to a problem that’s plagued ketchup lovers for years. With his valve technology, ketchup lovers can now easily open their bottles and enjoy the taste of ketchup without the hassle of a bottle opener. Paul Brown’s valve patent has helped him to pay off his credit card bills, repay loans from friends and family, and buy a vacation home in Florida. After the patent was issued, the company was acquired by publicly-traded Peripheral Systems, Inc., and Paul Brown’s patent was subsequently used by the Navy. He then went on to acquire a patent for tritium batteries and was featured in several publications including Fortune, Business Week, Hazmat World, Nuclear News, and the New York Times. He also gave presentations at numerous conferences, including the Resonant Nuclear Battery in San Francisco and Beta Voltaic Effect in Radioisotopic Power Generation.

Bell’s Valve

In the last century, the invention of the bell’s valve has become the most valuable patent in history. It was patented in 1878 and was used to transmit human voice. Bell was lucky to receive a patent for this invention within three weeks after filing his patent application. Within a year, the Bell Telephone Company opened the first exchange in New Haven, CT. The Bell Telephone Company was eventually acquired by AT&T, which continued as a veritable monopoly until it was forced to breakup in 1982. The valve slide 7 is a tubular component that extends from the valve 1, with the lower leg housed inside a curved tube 14. The slide extends downward and is rigidly united to the valve casing. The valve slide is offset at one end by a bend in the straight tube, creating a space in which the operator can grasp the instrument comfortably. The space between the two parts allows the user to adjust his grip and thereby control the valve’s operation. Another important patent of the 18th century is the bell’s valve. While this device may be the most popular, it has had a very mixed history. Some claim it was merely a crook-changing device that was made in the mid-nineteenth century. But there is no clear evidence for this theory, and only a few works from the mid-nineteenth century exist.

Jaap Haartsen’s Bluetooth Invention

The Bluetooth wireless technology is a technology that is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. Developed in 1994 by Dr. Jaap Haartsen, the Bluetooth invention has made it possible to connect any devices through piconets. The technology was highly useful for smartphones and other handheld devices, and has become a major part of daily life. According to ABI Research, the world will have 10 billion Bluetooth enabled devices by 2018. The Bluetooth wireless technology was invented by Jaap Haartsen in 1999 and is now a part of the Computing and Technology category. It was a breakthrough for wireless technology because it simplified setup and discovery between mobile devices. Jaap Haartsen, a Dutch electrical engineer, patented the technology and was credited with producing the Bluetooth wireless technology specification. Although Johan Ullman was the first to invent the hands-free headset in 1993, Haartsen’s Bluetooth standard came about two years later. Despite the widespread popularity of Bluetooth, the technology was only recently patented. Originally, Haartsen had worked for Ericsson developing piconet networks for cellular devices. He later left the company to join the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and serve as chairman of SIG air protocol certifications. This led to the standardization of the Bluetooth radio communications protocol. The Bluetooth patent application has been worth over $1 billion, and Haartsen is expected to be awarded the prize on June 14. The Bluetooth standard was developed in the 1990s by Dr. Jaap Haartsen of Ericsson. The Bluetooth symbol is a combination of the Nordic runes H and B, which mean “king Harald.” The original Bluetooth standard was meant to unite devices, and its logo was inspired by King Harald of Norway. The Bluetooth standard was eventually published by the Bluetooth SIG, which later published subsequent versions.

 

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