Ten World-Changing Inventions
Some inventions, while important, don’t radicalize the world. Society wasn’t particularly impacted when, for example, chip clips were introduced. But there are some ideas that leave such an impact that the world changes once they hit the market. In no particular order, here are ten of them. THE WHEEL (approx. 3100 BC) While the inventor’s …
Read morePhoneSoap – Creating a Safer Smart Phone
In today’s world, our cell phones are a major part of our everyday lives. We use them from the minute we wake up, until right before we’re about to go to sleep…sometimes we’re even on them while we eat. Two inventors, Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte, were watching a television report one day when they …
Read moreUber; Testing the Future of Highway Travel
Place yourself in the seat of a big-rig driver. You’re driving down a long stretch of road one rainy evening when suddenly you see a car barreling into your lane. You do everything in your power to avoid the accident, without swerving into the busy oncoming lane. Your reaction time is critical, every second counts. …
Read moreLifeStraw – Fresh Water Wherever You Go!
Hydration is the most important thing to consider when preparing for a day of hiking or for a long trip where you will need to supply your own water. No matter how much planning you do, you can never be 100% certain how much water you will need to bring. Even professional outdoor enthusiasts …
Read morePower of Observation Leads to Innovation
Innovation is a natural phenomenon that occurs over time. Think of things you see and use in your daily life that have evolved by leaps and bounds over time thanks to major innovations and improvements – wheels, telecommunication, computers, gaming and more. It’s when we open our eyes and open our minds to the nature …
Read moreThree Ways Davison Works to Get Inventions Licensed
Since 1989, Davison® has helped idea people turn their ideas into new products using our nine-step method that has proven to be A better way to invent®. For over twenty-five years, people have trusted our team of professionals to work through their ideas and hopefully get them to a stage where new inventions and innovations can be …
Read moreEdison and the Kinetographic Camera
August 31, 1897. This was the day that famed inventor and innovator Thomas Edison received a patent for the kinetographic camera. By creating a device that made it possible for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a viewer, Edison created what would later become the motion picture camera. Edison was …
Read moreMonday’s Motivation: Positive Client Feedback
Mondays are meant for motivation and today, we’re giving you a glimpse into what keeps us motivated to provide our clients with the best service possible. There’s no doubt that all of our clients’ feedback over the years has been extremely valuable. Whether we receive suggestions, comments or even ideas on how to improve our …
Read moreCharles Goodyear’s Big Invention
Did you know that on this day in 1844, Charles Goodyear received a patent for vulcanized rubber? His last name might ring a bell and if you were thinking, “Could this be the man behind Goodyear Tires?” you would be correct! Charles Goodyear was an American inventor who discovered the innovative process of vulcanized rubber. …
Read moreThomas Edison Encourages us to Snooze our Way to Creativity
We’ve all been there before – you’re burning the candle at both ends and are getting closer and closer to creative burnout. You’re clinging to the mantra, “No rest for the weary” as you rapidly begin to lose steam. Though we’ve heard time and time again that you should get no less than seven hours …
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