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General Discussion>30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Years
Buena Fortuna 07:37 AM 04-10-2009
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09...ents/index.htm

My favorite is the "Gas Grabber":-)
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BamBam 07:42 AM 04-10-2009
hahhahaha...A "Gerbil Shirt"
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elderboy02 07:48 AM 04-10-2009
:-) at the Dad Saddle and the Motorized Ice Cream Cone :-)
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icehog3 08:19 AM 04-10-2009
Motorcycle "Turtle" airbags rock! :-)
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ChicagoWhiteSox 08:41 AM 04-10-2009
:-):-):-) A dad saddle?!?!
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68TriShield 08:43 AM 04-10-2009
I don't know guys,that "bumper dumper" looks pretty slick :-)
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Savvy 10:05 AM 04-10-2009
Originally Posted by 68TriShield:
I don't know guys,that "bumper dumper" looks pretty slick :-)
You almost have to ask yourself, if this is sturdy enough, and I attach a seatbelt to it...would it support me using it while someone else was driving?

Think of the road rage that might cause...
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ChicagoWhiteSox 10:06 AM 04-10-2009
Originally Posted by Savvy:
You almost have to ask yourself, if this is sturdy enough, and I attach a seatbelt to it...would it support me using it while someone else was driving?

Think of the road rage that might cause...
:-)
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markem 10:12 AM 04-10-2009
Clearly, noen of you work in this area. This is where I consult (from a technical perspective) and none of my fave ones made it. Here is a sample.

Remember that patents have to be unique and new inventions.

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...&RS=PN/6368227

United States Patent 6,368,227
Olson April 9, 2002


1. A method of swinging on a swing, the method comprising the steps of:

a) suspending a seat for supporting a user between only two chains that are hung from a tree branch;

b) positioning a user on the seat so that the user is facing a direction perpendicular to the tree branch;

c) having the user pull alternately on one chain to induce movement of the user and the swing toward one side, and then on the other chain to induce movement of the user and the swing toward the other side; and

d) repeating step c) to create side-to-side swinging motion, relative to the user, that is parallel to the tree branch.
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Buena Fortuna 11:10 AM 04-10-2009
Originally Posted by markem:
Clearly, noen of you work in this area. This is where I consult (from a technical perspective) and none of my fave ones made it. Here is a sample.

Remember that patents have to be unique and new inventions.

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...&RS=PN/6368227

United States Patent 6,368,227
Olson April 9, 2002


1. A method of swinging on a swing, the method comprising the steps of:

a) suspending a seat for supporting a user between only two chains that are hung from a tree branch;

b) positioning a user on the seat so that the user is facing a direction perpendicular to the tree branch;

c) having the user pull alternately on one chain to induce movement of the user and the swing toward one side, and then on the other chain to induce movement of the user and the swing toward the other side; and

d) repeating step c) to create side-to-side swinging motion, relative to the user, that is parallel to the tree branch.
OMG! This got a patent??? I've been swinging on swings like that since I was knee high to a grass hopper...I hope I don't owe royalties:-)
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taltos 12:18 PM 04-10-2009
If I use my left hand clad in a silicone oven glove and sricha sauce, can I patent a new way of substituting for my wife or a date?:-)
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AllOGistics 12:31 PM 04-10-2009
Well, now I just feel like I'm wasting too much energy on the boards after seeing the Redundant Recumbent.
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yourchoice 12:34 PM 04-10-2009
OMG, the bumper dumper and the gerbil shirt are just way too funny!
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Commander Quan 12:42 PM 04-10-2009
http://bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm

And I swear to God I saw this in a Cabelas catalog 4-5 years ago
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Nabinger16 03:19 PM 04-10-2009
I've seen the toilet seat on a hitch thing around for a long time also, but that pat. was awarded in 2000 so it's probably the same guy.

I'm going to apply for a pat. for a Bumper Pisser... Urinal on a hitch. :-)
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SUOrangeGuy 01:44 AM 04-14-2009
The baby gag gave me a laugh.
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kaisersozei 06:06 AM 04-14-2009
I'd love to see a guy wearing the Neck Pack, Jock Gear and Geek Pouch all at once.



Actually, the Geek Pouch looks pretty awesome. Kind of a lo-tech Dick Tracy watch.
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357 10:10 AM 04-16-2009
Originally Posted by kaisersozei:
I'd love to see a guy wearing the Neck Pack, Jock Gear and Geek Pouch all at once.



Actually, the Geek Pouch looks pretty awesome. Kind of a lo-tech Dick Tracy watch.


There wouldn't be a woman for 3 miles!!!
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