30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Years

Buena Fortuna · 04-10-2009, 07:37 AM

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09...ents/index.htm

My favorite is the "Gas Grabber"

BamBam · 04-10-2009, 07:42 AM

hahhahaha...A "Gerbil Shirt"

elderboy02 · 04-10-2009, 07:48 AM

at the Dad Saddle and the Motorized Ice Cream Cone

icehog3 · 04-10-2009, 08:19 AM

Motorcycle "Turtle" airbags rock!

04-10-2009, 08:41 AM

A dad saddle?!?!

68TriShield · 04-10-2009, 08:43 AM

I don't know guys,that "bumper dumper" looks pretty slick

Savvy · 04-10-2009, 10:05 AM

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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...

04-10-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

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...

markem · 04-10-2009, 10:12 AM

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.

Buena Fortuna · 04-10-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

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

taltos · 04-10-2009, 12:18 PM

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?

04-10-2009, 12:31 PM

Well, now I just feel like I'm wasting too much energy on the boards after seeing the Redundant Recumbent.

yourchoice · 04-10-2009, 12:34 PM

OMG, the bumper dumper and the gerbil shirt are just way too funny!

Commander Quan · 04-10-2009, 12:42 PM

http://bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm

And I swear to God I saw this in a Cabelas catalog 4-5 years ago

Nabinger16 · 04-10-2009, 03:19 PM

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.

SUOrangeGuy · 04-14-2009, 01:44 AM

The baby gag gave me a laugh.

kaisersozei · 04-14-2009, 06:06 AM

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.

357 · 04-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

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!!!

04-10-2009, 07:37 AM	#1
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Years http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09...ents/index.htm My favorite is the "Gas Grabber" __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for hours. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

04-10-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year hahhahaha...A "Gerbil Shirt"

04-10-2009, 07:48 AM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year at the Dad Saddle and the Motorized Ice Cream Cone Last edited by elderboy02; 04-10-2009 at 07:53 AM.

04-10-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,733 Trading: (60)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year Motorcycle "Turtle" airbags rock! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-10-2009, 08:41 AM	#5
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year A dad saddle?!?!

04-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year I don't know guys,that "bumper dumper" looks pretty slick

04-10-2009, 10:12 AM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year 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. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

04-10-2009, 12:18 PM	#11
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year 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? __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

04-10-2009, 12:31 PM	#12
AllOGistics Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year Well, now I just feel like I'm wasting too much energy on the boards after seeing the Redundant Recumbent.

04-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#13
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,102 Trading: (36)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year OMG, the bumper dumper and the gerbil shirt are just way too funny!

04-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#14
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year http://bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm And I swear to God I saw this in a Cabelas catalog 4-5 years ago

04-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#15
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year 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.

04-14-2009, 01:44 AM	#16
SUOrangeGuy Escaped using raincoats Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York State Posts: 220 Trading: (24)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year The baby gag gave me a laugh.

04-14-2009, 06:06 AM	#17
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: 30 Most Ridiculous Patents in the Last 10 Year 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. __________________