Patented Sentence Examples

Hence processes have been patented in which the objects to be plated are suspended in revolving drums between the anodes, the rotation of the drum causing the constant renewal of surfaces and affording a burnishing action at the same time.

Sherard Cowper Coles patented a process in which, working with a high current density, a lead anode is used, and powdered zinc is kept suspended in the solution to maintain the proportion of zinc in the electrolyte, and so to guard against the gradual acidification of the bath.

Mehner patented heating the oxides of silicon, boron or magnesium with coal or coke in an electric furnace, and then passing in nitrogen, which forms, with the metal liberated by the action of the carbon, a readily decomposable nitride.

The process patented by Dewar and Redwood in 1889 consists in the use of a suitable still and condenser in free communication with each other - i.e.

The "Regency portable fountain," patented in 1825 by Charles Plinth, was the prototype of the modern siphon, from which it differed in having a stopcock in place of a spring valve.

Fitzgerald patented a process in 1683 having for its purpose the "sweetening of sea-water."

The principle was patented, but the company owning the patent undertook to permit its free use by railway companies which were members of the Master Car Builders' Association, and thus threw open the underlying principle to competition.

Many different couplers of the Janney type are patented and made by different firms, but the tendency is to equip new cars with one of only four or five standard makes.

A large number of arrangements for carrying out the cracking process have been proposed and patented, probably the earliest directly bearing on the subject being that of James Young, who in 1865 patented his " Improvements in treating hydrocarbon oils."

The first covers the application of homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) to the patented Dual-FuelTM system.

The tintype process was patented by the American, Hamilton L Smith.

The earliest arrangement of this kind was patented by John Blenkinsop, of the Middleton Colliery, near Leeds, in 1811, and an engine built on his plan by Mathew Murray, also of Leeds, began in 1812 to haul coals from Middleton to Leeds over a line 32 m.

Various arrangements have been proposed and patented for the continuous distillation of petroleum, in which crude oil is supplied to a range of stills as fast as the distillates pass off.

The name " patent plate " arose from the fact that certain patented devices originated by James Chance of Birmingham first made it possible to polish comparatively thin glass in this way.

Its manufacture was introduced into England many years ago by Messrs Henry Tate & Sons, and they subsequently adopted and use now the improved process and apparatus patented in March 1890 by M Gustave Adant, a foreman sugar refiner of Brussels.

Ashcroft patented a process of dealing with complex ores of the well-known Broken Hill type, containing sulphides of silver, lead and zinc, but the system was abandoned after a long trial on a practical scale.

The shares, when made of the same material, required constant sharpening; this necessity was removed by the device, patented by Robert Ransome in 1803, of chilling and so hardening the under-surface of the share; the upper surface, which is soft, then wears away more quickly than the chilled part, whereby a sharp edge is always assured.

In 1878 Sir William Siemens patented a form of furnace' which is the type of a very large number of those designed by later inventors.

In 1885 the brothers Cowles patented a process for the electrothermal reduction of oxidized ores by exposure to an intense current of electricity when admixed with carbon in a retort.

Later in that year they patented a process for the reduction of aluminium by carbon, and in 1886 an electric furnace with sliding carbon rods passed through the end walls to the centre of a rectangular furnace.

Chaplet has patented a muffle or tube furnace, similar in principle, for use on a larger scale, with a number of electrodes placed above and below the muffle-tube.

Among the earlier of the modern forms of apparatus which came into practical adoption are the inventions of Dr Normandy and of Chaplin of Glasgow, the apparatus of Rocher of Nantes, and that patented by Gall& and Mazeline of Havre.

Many modifications have been patented by Hermite, that of 1895 specifying the use of platinum gauze anodes, held in ebonite or other frames.

The same inventor has patented the application of electrolysed chlorides to the purification of starch by the oxidation of less stable organic bodies, to the bleaching of oils, and to the purification of coal gas, spirit and other substances.

Kellner, who in 1886 patented the use of cathode (caustic soda) and anode (chlorine) liquors in the manufacture of cellulose from wood-fibre, and has since evolved many similar processes, has produced an apparatus that has been largely used.

Kellner has also patented a "bleaching-block," as he terms it, consisting of a frame carrying parallel plates similar in principle to those last described.

The commercial process was patented in 1890 by MacArthur and Forrest, and is now in use all over the world.

The second process is one patented by Fritz Ullmann of Geneva, who utilizes chromic acid to oxidize the phosphuretted and sulphuretted hydrogen and absorb the ammonia, and this method of purification has proved the most successful in practice, the chromic acid being absorbed by kieselgiihr and the material sold under the name of "Heratol."

In the year before (1742) he had planned the " Pennsylvania fire-place," better known as the " Franklin stove," which saved fuel, heated all the room, and had the same principle as the hot-air furnace; the stove was never patented by Franklin, but was described in his pamphlet dated 1744.

Electrolytic processes had, in fact, been considered since 1851, when Charles Watt patented his method for the production of sodium and potassium from fused chlorides.

In 1893 Girard and Street patented a furnace and a process by which this transformation could be effected.

Acheson, in 1896, patented an application of his, carborundum process to graphite manufacture, and in 1899 the International Acheson Graphite Co.

The use of reflecting mirrors for the purpose of observing from cover is no novelty, and during the trench warfare of the Crimean War 1854-5 a device was patented which scarcely differs from the simple mirror periscope of the World War.

Grabau patented a method of reducing the simple fluoride of aluminium with sodium, and his process was operated at Trotha in Germany.

In 1611 Simon Sturtevant patented the use of mineral coal for iron-smelting, and in 1619 Dud Dudley made with this coal both cast and wrought iron with technical success, but through the opposition of the charcoal iron-makers all of his many attempts were defeated.

These include the austenitic or gamma non-magnetic manganese steel, already patented b y Robert Hadfield in 1883, the first important known substance which combined great malleableness with great hardness, and the martensitic or beta " high speed tool steel " of White and Taylor, which retains its hardness and cutting power even at a red heat.

The city has a monument (1900) to John Gorrie (1803-1855), a physician who discovered the cold-air process of refrigeration in 1849 (and patented an ice-machine in 1850), as the result of experiments to lower the temperatures of fever patients.

Bethell and patented by him in 1838, the timber is impregnated with oil of tar.

Kyan's process, patented in 1832, consists in impregnating the timber with corrosive sublimate which, acting on the albumen in the wood, converts it into an indecomposable substance.

Solvay had patented the same process, but neither of them was able to make the method a commercial success.

In most of the delusive machines commonly called perpetual motions, of which so many are patented in each year, and which are expected by their inventors to perform work without receiving energy, the fundamental fallacy consists in an expectation that some reciprocating force shall restore more energy than it has been the means of storing.

Huntsman had not patented his process, and its secret was discovered by a Sheffield ironfounder, who, according to a popular story, obtained admission to Huntsman's works in the disguise of a tramp. Benjamin Huntsman died in 1776, his business being subsequently greatly developed by his son, William Huntsman (1733-1809).

Henson constructed and patented a similar machine in 1842.

The filling between the girders and floor beams consists of segmental arches of brick, segmental or flat arches of porous (sawdust) terra-cotta, or hard-burned hollow terra- - cotta voussoirs, or various patented forms of con crete floors containing ties or supports of steel or iron.

Such fire-proof coverings, and also interior partitions, are composed of hollow, hard-burned terra-cotta blocks, of porous (sawdust) terra cotta, or various plastic compositions applied to metallic lath, many of which are patented both as to material and method of application.

Readman, experimenting with a Cowles furnace in Staffordshire in 1888, patented his process, and in the same year Parker and Robinson, working independently, patented a similar one.

The mirror galvanometer and the siphon recorder, which was patented in 1867, were the outcome of these researches; but the scientific value of the mirror galvanometer is independent of its use in telegraphy, and the siphon recorder is the direct precursor of one form of galvanometer (d'Arsonval's) now commonly used in electrical laboratories.

Continuously working presses (compression by a conical screw) have been patented, but hitherto they have not been found practicable.

In many cases the purification by means of sulphuric acid, invented and patented by Charles Gower in 1792 (frequently ascribed to Thenard), is still usefully applied.

Windhausen patented a vacuum machine for producing ice in large quantities, and in 1881 one of these machines, said to be capable of making about 12 tons of ice per day, was put to work in London.

In 1856 and 1857 James Harrison of Geelong, Victoria, patented a machine embodying the same principle as that of Perkins, but worked out in a much more complete and practical manner.

It was an exploitation of the patented invention.

Metro-Cammell of Birmingham entered the bus bodybuilding market in 1930 with a patented design of all-metal construction.

The term R.D., patented by the House in 1961, means " recently disgorged " .

The problem of rigid ferrules has been overcome by using flexible ferrules that Pilley and Lawes developed over 30 years ago and is patented.

He patented two life-saving inventions, the Safety Hood (an early gas mask) and the first three-way traffic signal.

They also patented the world's first open backed dynamic headphone, the HD 414.

Features Patented reclining headrest in 3 positions Headrest reclines up to 15% .

Of other howlers, Fields mentioned applicants ' not doing an initial search to see if their idea has been patented already.

They have patented two inventions related to underwater photography.

I have a patented invention that I would like to get some economic backing or would like to move forward with.

Swedish inventor and engineer who came to England in 1826 and built a competitor to Stephenson's Rocket, then patented a screw propeller.

But by 1730, he was back in Bury where he patented a machine for twisting and cording mohair and worsted.

He invented the octant in 1731 and patented it in 1734.

Verosol has also developed and patented a compact roller mechanism that can contain two independently operable roller blinds in a sleek enclosure.

Patented technology makes retrospect easy to administer, and only Retrospect delivers the fastest backups while still providing 100% accurate restores.

The Twist & Shape stepper is a patented multi directional stepper that offers two workout routines in one device.

The award winning, patented swaddleaze is the only sleeping bag and swaddle combo, offering excellent value for money.

The first mechanical typewriter had been patented in 1714.

They use the patented Teva strapping system with durable Jacquard webbing which is adjustable at three points and comfort padded at the heel.

Richard Trevithick, indeed, had in 1804 tried a high-pressure steam locomotive, with smooth wheels, on a plate-way near Merthyr Tydvil, but it was found more expensive than horses; John Blenkinsop in 1811 patented an engine with cogged wheel and rack-rail which was used, with commercial success, to convey coal from his Middleton colliery to Leeds; William Hedley in 1813 built two locomotives - Puffing Billy and Wylam Dilly - for hauling coal from Wylam Colliery, near Newcastle; and in the following year George Stephenson's first engine, the Blucher, drew a train of eight loaded wagons, weighing 30 tons, at a speed of 4 m.

Jackson patented the preparation of ammonium oleate directly in the washing water, and it is claimed that for cleansing articles it is only necessary to immerse them in the water containing the preparation and then rinse.

The "siphon champenois" of Deleuze and Dutillet (1829) was a hollow corkscrew, with valve, which was passed through the cork into a bottle of effervescent liquid, and the "vase siphoide" of Antoine Perpigna (Savaresse Pere), patented in 1837, was essentially the modern siphon, its head being fitted with a valve which was closed by a spring.

In the case of the machine patented by Michael Owens of Toledo, U.S.A., for making tumblers, lamp-chimneys, and other goods of similar character, the manual operations required are (r) gathering the molten glass at the end of a blowing iron; (2) placing the blowing iron with the glass attached to it in the machine; (3) removing the blowing iron with the blown vessel attached.

It is obvious that electrolytic iodine and bromine, and oxygen compounds of these elements, may be produced by methods similar to those applied to chlorides (see Alkali Manufacture and Chlorates), and Kellner and others have patented processes with this end in view.

C. Graham in England have patented processes by which jets of the electrolyte are caused to impinge with considerable force upon the surface of the cathode, so that the renewal of the liquid at this point takes place very rapidly, and current-densities per sq.

Retrospect 's patented technology provides relaible, accurate restores by compiling a list of files and folders protected during each backup.

Patented technology makes Retrospect easy to administer, and only Retrospect delivers the fastest backups while still providing 100% accurate restores.

The Twist & Shape Stepper is a patented multi directional stepper that offers two workout routines in one device.

This is a patented product which is under development as an appetite suppressant for the treatment of obesity and related conditions.

The award winning, patented Swaddleaze is the only sleeping bag and swaddle combo, offering excellent value for money.

Synseal roofs also offer a patented turnbuckle system that is unique to conservatory roof market.

The swimsuits are made from a patented fabric, Miratex, that contains three times the amount of Lycra than average swimwear.

Scientific Professional serves as an early detection indicator for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) with a patented sickness-indicating, color-change reactor in the litter.

Scientific Professional's patented sickness-indicating, color-change reactor is a controlled, six-patented factor which detects the pH level of a cat's urine and indicates whether urinary tract infection is present.

I have a whole line of all natural odor elimator products I sell, including a patented product called FRESHEN VAC.

Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract Litter is a patented litter for cats that don't always use their litter box.

It has a high, wide back that takes the pressure off the lower spine, sloping armrests for added comfort and a patented tilt mechanism that lets your neck, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles pivot naturally.

Designed to be affordable, this chair features the patented PostureFit, which supports the way your pelvis tilts naturally forward, keeping your spine naturally aligned, whether you're leaning back or forward.

Patented 2-1-in-lid system that allows you to choose a small or large opening.

Melancor - This patented product, which is sold without a prescription, claims to reduce graying hair naturally without gluten, artificial colorings, preservatives, or stearic acids.

Prepare exterior surfaces with Olympia's patented cleaner that removes mildew stains and embedded dirt from decks and other structures.

Includes a highly functional patented brush and available in black, blue, brown and prune colors.

Now with their holiday gift set titled A Few Good Men, they have patented something perfect to put under the tree.

Too Faced Lip Injection is a clear brush on cosmetic that plumps and enhances lips with a patented medically-proven blood vessel dilating formula.

They boast patented proprietary formulas for their makeup and skin care and have traveled around the world to find the right ingredients for their natural products.

These patented colors are blended with anti-aging properties that actually are good for your skin.

Zagg's patented film is made using what the company calls its exclusive Nano-Memory Technology™, providing maximum protection against screen damage.

In 1967, Frank Wanlass patented the first CMOS, or complementary-symmetry metal-oxide-semiconductor.

The printer uses the Zero Ink (ZINK) process, a technology invented and patented by Zink Imaging.

A dress with puffed sleeves, a petticoat, and finished off with ruffled socks, a hat and patented leather shoes were very common for every Sunday, and even more formal around the Easter season.

Frilled socks and patented leather shoes are still worn, but tights are sometimes preferred.

The patented HeatGear mesh fabric will wick moisture from the skin as the mesh allows for maximum breathability.

This is made of patented HeatGear and HeatGear mesh, which guarantee maximum dryness and breathability.

From The People Cookie Made for Dogs® to her patented product Cedar Green Mist® the air and fabric freshener, Wendy is a true pioneer in the pet industry.

After the cooking process, a patented formulation called ActiCoat is added to provide live, active probiotic cultures which promote a healthy intestinal tract and overall digestive health.

In 1891, the first electric tattooing implement was patented in the United States.

This patented material is composed of natural active ingredients and it controls listed pests better than synthetic competitors.

The company has patented a floating suspension system that involves a grip and one-to-three picks attached to it.

At the heart of Pandora jewelry is the patented Pandora system.

The beads and charms are threaded onto a special patented wire.

From elegant black velvet to PVC, hanging jewelry organizers are a wonderful invention patented in 1992.

Many of Behr's designs include a patented fang-like clasp.

It features its patented Dual Motion cuffs that move with your body for full wrist mobility while still providing protection from the weather.

They have the patented Black Pearl Crotch Pad that absorbs shock and provides support.

Comprised of ventilated mesh in their patented HeatGear fabric, designed to keep your temperature regulated and skin dry.

A number of their items are made with patented QuikWik fabric, which is claimed to be soft and stretchy and able to move with your body as you need without binding or chafing.

In the early 1900s, Lastex was invented and not long afterward the first bra was patented in 1914.

The Carol Wior swimwear collection features the designer’s patented design style, the Slimsuit.

Carol Wior first invented and patented her unique swimsuit design in 1990.

The unique feature of this lens is the patented Hydraclear Plus technology.

They're lightweight and have patented metal frames.

The unique thing about Proclear contact lenses is the patented PC technology.

While you will not get the patented, unique processes touted by the big-name designers when you buy from these sources, you will not be getting ripped off.

The patented toric curve lens produced by Gargoyle shades eliminates this problem by providing a unique molded lens that covers up to 210 degrees of vision, effectively shielding the wearer from 83 percent more incidental light.

Our patented OveRx collections include Cocoons, Vistana, Cocoons Clip-Ons, Live Eyes and EyeArmor.

High definition optics (HDO) patented technology is used to unlock the peripheral view with wide open clarity.

Serengeti's patented "Spectral Control System" selectively filters the various wavelengths of light, giving truer, clearer color perception.

Boasting the first and only patented lens technology regarding eyewear for tennis, Bolle is the leading brand in tennis sunwear.

This patented light filtering technology possessed by all Bolle tennis eyewear is called "Competivision".

The first was the "Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device", which was patented in 1948.

Thomas Angove, a winemaker from Australia, invented boxed wine and patented it in 1965.

Two years later, Charles Henry Malpas, along with Penfolds Wine, patented a plastic tap, which is still a feature of modern boxed wine.

Often these collectors limit their collections by whether a tool is patented or not, the era or tool type.

These include planes of companies acquired by Stanley that were made under the Stanley Company name such as Bailey bench planes or those patented by Miller.

It was one of Bailey's patented designs that the Stanley Company manufactured and turned into the world's standard configuration for wood planes.

The company patented the contour design in 1915.

Singer machine used the same stitch that Elias Howe had patented in 1846.

Gore-Tex hunting pants are made with the same patented waterproof technology for hunting gear used in the entire line of Gore-Tex gear.

The Palm Centro uses the patented Palm interface, which up until the iPhone, was the most popular and successful platform for PDAs.

The Solia flat iron uses patented technology to reduce the amount of cuticle damage while maintaining professional styling results.

This makes the patented Solia technology ideal for over-processed and color-treated hair.

Solia irons boast the presence of patented Autosense Technology, which consists of a reliable ceramic heat sensor.

This is because the products contain a specially patented BioAmp system that increases hair volume without weighing down your style.

The fabric used is called Surfnyl, a patented nylon that dries fast - in about five minutes - and is impressively water repellent.

Using a patented fabric blend called Miratex, the makers of the famous suit claim to provide three times the power of your average swimsuit without resorting to uncomfortable panels and linings.

O'Neill shorts are made with a patented fabric called Dynasuede that achieves all of this.

They have a double tie with patented Neoprene fly and 0.5 ultraspan.

Solar Tan Thru Swimsuits rely on an unusual, patented fabric that is made utilizing an advanced knitting technology.

Copyrighted and patented, the Miratex fabric is actually a blend of many different fabrics that are combined in such a way that the material delivers superior holding power.

Alta Sil-X Silica contains silica horsetail extract, extracted with a patented process.

What makes Align unique is a patented ingredient called bifantis.

The Garden of Life Probiotic Formula contains its own patented Homeostatic® Soil Organisms (HSOs).

In addition, most krill oil supplements contain a bad odor (very fishy); we've managed to virtually eliminate it using patented technology.

This particular Vitamin C supplement is designed to be highly absorbable and easily assimilated within the body due to its patented delivery system.

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C uses patented nano-sphere technology to protect its oral vitamin C formula from dissolving too easily in water.

The patented liposomal delivery method of Lypo-Spheric vitamin C serves to overcome intestinal irritability by transporting the formula directly to the liver.

Inside the pitcher are the patented Ninja Blades and Splash Guard.

The first commercial microwave hit the market in 1947 after Raytheon had patented the microwave product and suggested it be used to cook other foods.

This self-timed pop-up toaster invention was credited to a man named Charles Strite who patented his pop-up toaster in 1919.

When Philips attempted to release its razor razor in the US, the company was the subject of a trade name violation lawsuit brought by Philco, who had already patented the name.

The foil-based design was patented in 1928 by American manufacturer Colonel Jacob Schick, and was further developed by the Remington Rand Corporation.

Most shavers from the Philips Norelco line continue using the rotating blade design patented half a century ago, which many argue is superior to the oscillating heads found in many other brands of electric shavers.

In addition to a smoother shave, electric shavers are safe to use because of Braun's patented foil technology.

With a heavy-duty base and patented cloverleaf carafe, the blender adds functionality and aesthetics to your kitchen.

Patented SwivelNeck™ technology allows the entire brush roller to effortlessly limbo under chairs, tables and to dance around lamps and other objects, including pets!

The company uses the term so that consumers are led to believe that the heater's heating properties are something out of the ordinary when the reality is, the term is actually pertaining to the heater's patented Fireless Flame technology.

Darrow who invented the Monopoly game in 1933; however, the game really started with an educational game called "The Landlord's Game" which was patented by Lizzie Magie in 1904.

However, Von Wickler never patented the game and in 1931, the Milton Bradley Company patented and published the game under the name "Broadsides, the Game of Naval Strategy".

Our patented watering system works on a siphon.

It uses a patented "29 Dimensions" system to set you up with the person you are most likely to have a stable, long-term relationship with.

While no patented, copyrighted designs will be reproduced, the company is able to recreate similar rings in a variety of styles to give the impression of designer pieces while still preserving individual flair.

The company's patented process then grows the diamond crystal by crystal through techniques similar to those used by other created diamond manufacturers such as Gemesis and Apollo Diamonds.

There are two basic techniques to manufacture diamonds in a lab, though individual companies often have their own patented processes that adapt these techniques to their needs.

The Asscher brothers from Amsterdam, Holland invented the cut, which is now patented.

This cut is patented and is not too widely available.

Since this cut of diamond is actually patented worldwide, it is possible to purchase a knockoff if you're not careful and waste a significant amount of money.

The company became especially famous in the early 19th century when Joseph Asscher, grandson of the original company founder, patented the original Asscher-cut diamond.

The Asscher cut was actually the first patented diamond cut.

The family patented the Asscher diamond cut in 1902.

It was the first patented diamond cut in history.

They patented the diamond cut in 1902, which made the Asscher the first ever patented diamond cut.

At a time when old mine cut, old European cut and cushion cut diamonds were popular, the Asscher brothers developed a new diamond cut in 1902, which the company patented.

The new Asscher cut was the first patented diamond in jewelry history.

Corn gluten meal has been scientifically identified as a pre-emergent weed killer, and has been patented as such.

More importantly, a patented Hydrophobic lens treatment actually wards off distractions such as water, skin oils, and dirt.

Yes it may be a mouthful to say, but besides offering a ton of room, you'll love the exclusively designed recessed telescope handle and patented soft-grip!

The patented Mossy Oak Breakup Pattern is a surefire hit with any hunter or outdoorsman.

With their superior patented feather-weight technology and custom design protocol, LUST shoes can affect your cycling speed and grant you a marked advantage over the competition.

Puma's cleats will sometimes provide a patented iCELL technology which improves the comfort, cushioning and stability of the shoe.

You'll learn quickly that with brand name sportswear the price tag is often backed up by several remarkable patented technologies.

The inclusion of a synthetic leather upper alongside patented HeatGear liners supposedly ward off moisture so your foot is kept as cool as possible.

The patented 9-Spike Lite technology, which allows for high traction and comfort while remaining lightweight.

Even Christian Dior has patented the "Dior Baby".

The Endeavor, while still a slip-on, has a smooth toe box made of Patented Closed Cell Resin that warms and softens with body heat and molds to the feet.

It features the patented Reax technology for cushioning and has a padded collar, tongue and footbed.

The Dansneaker features lightweight construction, a split sole, mesh and synthetic leather upper, patented arch support and a non-marking polyurethane outsole with patented built-in flex points.

It has a patented two-piece split-sole design, elasticized instep and suede sole patch.

It's a patented carbon/carbon grid design.

The shoes are made of leather (definitely not vegan) and are all fitted with patented Gelron 2000 cushioned insoles.

Fold. Very similar in design to the popular Tevo, a Velcro-fastening hiking sandal with the patented foot bed to keep you comfortable throughout your adventures.

Using his injury as inspiration, Tanel created the patented 360 degree circular cleat pattern.

In 1995, Gellagos patented his design and released the very first Z Coil, the Z-01.

Z Coil footwear has a patented plate in the mid foot of the shoe which they call the Z-Orthotic.

The slicing of grooves in the sole of the Topsider was part of a process invented and patented in the 1920s by John Sipe.

It has a leather lining and the removable insole features the patented Ecco Comfort Fiber System, designed to absorb moisture all day.

A dispersing solution can be a patented product, or a simple combination of witch hazel, alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin (except for vegan brands which will use alternatives to glycerin).

A dispersing solution may be a patented product or homemade.

The first airbrush tools were invented and patented in 1876 by F.E.

In 1876, Seth Thomas patented the very first wind-up, bedside alarm clock which could be set to alarm at any hour.

Lassale patented the watch movement in 1976 (Switzerland) and in 1979 (United States).

The iBeam's patented light works by way of a tiny microchip housed inside the watch case.

The manufacturer, Yoga Pros, designed this patented, non-porous device to "stretch, strengthen and align foot muscles."

They have a patented business model and their startup model is free.

The French press was invented around 1850 but wasn't patented until 1931.

Second, the company's patented "knit in four ways" stretch control is designed to control bounce and provide that much more in the way of support.

This patented waistband is more plush than many of the briefs' previous designs, and it's made this way to feel smooth, soft, and comfortable against the skin.

The bottoms are in a patented Sticky Feet and guaranteed not to slip.

There is an extra lift panel inside each cup to provide side shaping and further support, and Playtex's patented Stop the Slip shoulder straps stay in place.

Pajamagram also offers the patented "Pajama Jeans."

You can get the skinny jeans, hipsters, and even cropped styles with the patented uplifting technology.

The peel is made of Trichloracetic Acid mixed with a patented base from Obagi.The physician will determine the strength of the peel needed based on the individual's skin damage.

According to the company's web site, Hydroderm anti-wrinkle serum uses a patented process to infuse collagen molecules into the skin.

The spray's patented filter formulation provides effective coverage from the sun, with available SPFs of 8, 15 and 30.

Put simply, a contour thread lift is a thread face lift that uses the patented Contour Threads.

However, they do claim that the patented ingredient Haloxyl, in combination with Matrixyl 3000, can reduce dark circles, bags and visible lines.

Each of the products are infused with the patented Cellex-C complex, a powerful combination of L-ascorbic acid, tyrosine and zinc.

The patented Natural Advantage Skincare line endorsed by actress Jane Seymour guarantees younger looking skin in just one week, according to the company's website.

It contains the patented MICROSPONGE technology, which enables retinol to be supplied to the skin slowly over a period of several hours.

Nighttime Renewal Complex with Retinol delivers pure vitamin A to the skin through patented MICROSPONGE technology.

It was patented in 1919, just four years after the initial idea and began to creep into use during the 1920s.

The so-called "hard boiled hat" patented by the Bullard company was the prototype for the modern hard hat and internal suspension that would become synonymous with factory safety.

This style features a patented Center of Gravity adjustment system.

Four years later Varley patented his artificial cable, which was the first near approach to a successful solution of the duplex problem on the principle now adopted.

James Bowman Lindsay of Dundee, between 1845 and 1854, reinvented and even patented Morse's method, and practically put the plan into operation for experimental purposes across the river Tay.

A telephone transmitter and a receiver on a novel plan were patented in July 1877 by Edison, shortly after the introduction of Bell's instruments.

The earliest instrument of this kind was the Hunnings transmitter, patented in 1878.

King patented filament electric lamps exhausted by the same methods.

Borchers, trace it to the presence of oxide, produced, for example, either by the use of a solution containing a trace of basic salt of zinc (to prevent which the bath should be kept just - almost imperceptibly - acid), or by the presence of a more electro-negative metal, which, being co-deposited, sets up local action at the expense of the zinc. Many processes have been patented, the ore being acted upon by acid, and the resulting solution treated, by either chemical or electrolytic means, for the successive removal of the other heavy metals.

Brunel, was preparing to put the plan to practical test when the discovery that it had already been patented caused him to abandon his intention, until about 1877.

In 1886, however, Castner replaced the carbonate by caustic soda, and materially cheapened the cost of production; but this method was discarded for an electrolytic one, patented by Castner in 1890.

The scientific and practical value of this idea was soon seized upon by various inventors and others, and the number of patented systems of combining steel with concrete is constantly increasing.

Its patented design reduces energy requirements by 50% compared to current aerators.

Chaplin's apparatus, which was invented and patented later, has also since 1865 been sanctioned for use on emigrant, troop and passenger vessels.

Webster patented an improved process for making alumina, and the following year he organized the Aluminium Crown Metal Co.

The Maker of this earth but patented a leaf.