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Can manufacturers of early cans recommended using a cold chisel and hammer to open their cans, but users rarely had such tools available in the field when they wanted to eat.The first "can openers" were often whatever device that the person already had, typically a knife or bayonet. These "can openers" were improvised in their use and were usually less than adequate.On January 5, 1858, Waterbury native Ezra J. Warnerinvented the first tool specifically intended as a can opener (not some other tool being forced into this use). This was the first recorded patent (US patent No 19063) for a can opener. However, Warner's can opener was not a tool for household use, because it could be dangerous. Grocers opened the cans before they left the store.The first can opener safe for household use was patented by William Lyman on July 12, 1870 (US patent No 105346).
The can opener was invented in the United States. The first patent for a can opener was granted to Ezra Warner in 1858. Prior to that, cans were opened using a hammer and chisel, making Warner's invention a significant advancement in food preservation and convenience.
Peter Durand was known for inventing the patent that would allow food to be canned. His patent was designed to preserve foods.
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Patented is a verb. It's the past tense of patent.
You can improve a patented item by getting a patent for the improvement. It is recommendable to hire a patent lawyer to help you form a base for proving the improvement.
The Composite railroad tie was patented by (keep in mind patented does not necessarily mean invented) Gordon E. Brown (United States Patent 4105159). The Combination Wood Plastic railroad tie was patented by Hong Man Lee (United States Patent 4286753). The Synthetic railroad tie was patented by Douglas L. Smith (United States Patent 6021958). The Metallic railway tie was patented by Mitchell Amos (United States Patent 1620730).
No, once a patent expires the invention is public domain and can never be patented again.
You will want to visit the official Patent and Trademark office online to see if your idea has been patented first then apply for a patent.
A patent case involves copyrighted or patented material. The word patent can also mean the subject matter is obvious on its face.
You should hire an attorney when filing for a patent.
he patented the wrench in 1835