Thanks again goes to all the inventors who have submitted their patent numbers and biographies to the African American Inventors Patent Holders Database. New additions include: Gaetano Brooks received patent #6,533,222 ... Read More

"I got my start by giving myself a start." - Madame CJ Walker. Born in 1867 in poverty-stricken rural Louisiana, Madame Walker was the daughter of former slaves, she was ... Read More

What we now call Black History Month was originated in 1926 by Carter Godwin Woodson as Negro History Week. The month of February was selected in deference to Frederick Douglass ... Read More

History is important, however, the best part of inventing is about bringing something new to the world. Thanks to Joanne M. Hayes-Rines, president of United Inventors Association of USA for ... Read More

I don't know. Someone please tell me if they do know. However, numerous heart shaped objects and Valentine's Day card ideas have been patented. In honor of Valentine's Day here ... Read More

Did you know that the image of Mickey Mouse is the most reproduced in the world? Over 7,500 items bear his likeness. Jesus is number two, and Elvis is number ... Read More

Finally, I have updated my Famous Inventions : A to Z and Famous Inventors : A to Z lists.

Thanks goes to all the inventors who have submitted their patent numbers and biographies to the African American Inventors Patent Holders Database. Bear with me as I add your names ... Read More

Find out what famous event occured in patent, trademark, or copyright history during the month of February. Find out what famous inventor has the same February birthday as you. BTW ... Read More