Post 28: Funny Patent 2

Method of Swinging on a Swing

So apparently a guy managed to patent how you "pull alternatively on one chain and then the other", so you probably owe Steven Olson a lot of money.

This is a patent about literally the METHOD of how to swing on the swing. 

How absolutely ridiculous haha. 

Post 27: Funny Patent 1

The Flatulence Deodorizer

in 2000, this is a pad that is worn by people to ABSORB gas by people from farting. here's a drawing:

This is a really weird version of a diaper, although I feel like really self concious people would buy it? Here are some testimonies of people:

"Your product has really helped me in the cramped space of my cockpit. I would sometimes notice the other guys using their mask to get some fresh oxygen ... When I feel the urge I usually quickly install it thru the back of my pants. Then I do not have to worry. It also does a nice job muffling the noise."

"On September 14th mom will be 78 years old, and that's why I'd like to take her to Hawaii ... I've traveled there twice, but she never has because of her flatulence problems."

Read more: http://www.cracked.com/article_15693_the-10-most-ridiculous-inventions-ever-patented.html#ixzz2SIK9h2oi

Post 26: Google Battles Generification -- and Wins

For your reading pleasure read more here: http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Tech-News253A-With-Pressure-From-Google/3/26/2013/id/48928

The tl;dr: Google Pressures Sweden to Amend Definition of New Word

A google term was removed from the Sweden's Language Councils list of new words added to popular lexicons. This is the first time a word was actually removed from the 2012 list, and it's this: ogooglebar.

It means something a person can't find by using a search engine. Heard of it before? Cuz I sure haven't!

The issue is since this isn't related to Google's name itself but actually to search engines in general. Google wanted the word to be ammended to refer to purely Google searches to maintain the integrity of the brand. But the word means, you can't find something from them, so why would they want a word that shows that they don't have the information on it.

Regardless, Sweden still removed it, and there are some court debates about this. In your opinion, do you think this should be removed or not? This isn't exactly a mobile case, but I still think that it's interesting!

Post 25: Apple files patents for "curved" and "non-rectangular" batteries for mobile devices

Read more here! http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-files-patents-for-curved-and-non-rectangular-batteries-for-mobile-devices_id42623?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+phonearena%2FySoL+(Phone+Arena+-+Latest+News)

There's more talk recently about iOS updates. The plan is that there are some new flatter visual designs, that I'm all for since flat design is super sick.

Apple's filed for 2 patents for portable device batteries. One is a "curved battery cell" and the other is for a "non-rectangular battery". here's a visual so you can think about what things might look like in the future.



These patents were filed in October of 2011, and Apple's reasoning is "the curve is formed to facilitate efficient use of space inside a portable electronic device".

Interestingly there are battery cells that are kind of already like this, so I smell some future lawsuits to come.

This would allow for apple to have dramatic new designs, and it sorta already fits into Apple's overall look which is kind of round and not sharp. Apple commonly uses tapered edges on devices, so that they seem lighter and thinner. Being able to have a new rounded battery could help them fit a bigger battery into a tapered design.

Let me know if you think you could think of some cool designs for this!