Patent of the Day: Pattern Forming Puzzle and Method with Pieces Rotatable in Groups (Original Rubik’s Cube)


On this day in 1972 Larry Nichols was granted the patent for Pattern Forming Puzzle and Method with Pieces Rotatable in Groups, better known today at…

Patent of the Day: Apparatus for Consuming Smoke


On this day in 1902 the patent for Apparatus for Consuming Smoke was granted. U.S. Patent No. 697,069.

Patent of the Day: Hand Fertilizer Dropper


On this day in 1908 the patent for Hand Fertilizer Dropper was granted. U.S. Patent No. 883,796.

Patent of the Day: Bee Hive


On this day in 1842 the patent for Bee Hive was granted. U.S. Patent No. 2,539.

Patent of the Day: Stomach Pump


On this day in 1908 the patent for Stomach Pump was granted. U.S. Patent No. 883,583.

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Companies Increasingly Trademark Hashtags


By: Jack Marshall -  The Wall Street Journal Companies are increasingly trying to “join the conversation” with consumers on social media services…

Patent of the Day: Sausage Stuffer


On this day in 1859 the patent for Sausage Stuffer was granted. U.S. Patent No. 23,416.

Patent of the Day: Hydraulic Air Compressor


On this day in 1905 the patent for Air Compressor was granted. U.S. Patent No. 785,889.

9 Iconic Inventors Who Changed the World


By: Carolyn Sun - Entrepreneur For an invention to leave a significant mark on history, it’s impact needs to be major. Understandably, it doesn’t…

Nebraska MRSEC Job Symposium


Our own Matt Poulsen will be discussing patent law and alternative careers for STEM graduates this Friday the 25th around 2:45pm. This symposium will…

Omaha Startup Week: OEN Happy Hour 3/25 Sponsored by Suiter Swantz


Come join us Friday the 25th from 4:30-6:30 for a Happy Hour Event at the Exchange Building Sponsored by Suiter Swantz. Hosting the event during…

Patent of the Day: Combined Hanging Basket and Pot


On this day in 1904 the patent for Combined Hanging Basket and Pot was granted. U.S. Patent No. 754,683.

Office Hours with Matt Poulsen 3/24 1-3pm at the Exchange Building


Our own Matt Poulsen will be hosting Office Hours during Omaha Startup Week, Thursday, March 24th from 1-3pm at the Exchange Building,  1905 Harney…

Patent of the Day: Saluting Device


In case your hands are full and you can't properly salute someone this patent is just what you need. On this day in 1896, the patent for Saluting…

International Women’s Day: A Look at Women Inventors


A Look at Women Inventors Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate all the achievements, small or large, women have accomplished. We…

Patent of the Day: Improvement in Telegraphy (telephone)


On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted the patent for Improvement in Telegraphy, now known as the first telephone. U.S. Patent No.…