Patents

Ingenious Inventions How They Work and How They Came to Be

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering
Cover of the book Patents by Ben Ikenson, Running Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ben Ikenson ISBN: 9781603762724
Publisher: Running Press Publication: February 14, 2012
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Language: English
Author: Ben Ikenson
ISBN: 9781603762724
Publisher: Running Press
Publication: February 14, 2012
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal
Language: English

Patents is covered in bubble wrap, one of man's more ingenious creations. It includes dozens of notable patents, from the airplane, brassiere, chain saw, and fire hydrant to the Internet, parachute, plunger, and zipper. The purpose of each device is explained in accessible language, along with background about the inventor, interesting sidebars and history, and an excerpt from the original patent application. The artwork throughout includes photos of original models and patent diagrams created by the inventors themselves, annotated to show exactly how each item works.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Patents is covered in bubble wrap, one of man's more ingenious creations. It includes dozens of notable patents, from the airplane, brassiere, chain saw, and fire hydrant to the Internet, parachute, plunger, and zipper. The purpose of each device is explained in accessible language, along with background about the inventor, interesting sidebars and history, and an excerpt from the original patent application. The artwork throughout includes photos of original models and patent diagrams created by the inventors themselves, annotated to show exactly how each item works.

More books from Running Press

Cover of the book The Princess in the Opal Mask by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book In Defense of the Princess by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Danny Boy by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Eater of Hearts by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Les Petits Sweets by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Tides and the Ocean by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Brave by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Witches by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Love Sonnets of Shakespeare by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Suburban Haiku by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book New York Times Story of the Yankees by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Cannabis Pharmacy by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Harry the K by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Dynamic Dames by Ben Ikenson
Cover of the book Friars Club Private Joke File by Ben Ikenson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy