
Jordan sent in the new Google patent search, for years and years folks have complained about the USPTO’s search and it looks like Google just figured out what needed to be done, works great. It’s a lot of fun to look up how some of the things we all use work, or just random items for when you’re building projects, a lot of the solutions are out there… – Link.
Pictured here, a litter box.










As far as I understand it, if I restrict my search to anything filed earlier than December 1989, I can legally build, and even sell that device?
Can anyone confirm this for me?
haha, search for fart and you will notice that the text recognition has replaced a few “parts” for “farts”, makes for some amusing titles.
paulsw, utility patents do indeed expire after 20 years or so. However, some of them expire early due to failure to pay maintenance fees. Google’s patent search is very nice indeed but if you want expired patents as published in the uspto gazette then go here. In the true maker spirit,I *made* this website myself and I shamelessly plug it. It’s free and there’s no advertising (yet).
// What's Trending
Raspberry Pi Design Contest
Maker Faire: Day Two
Seventeen Sneaky Secret Hides
10 Things to Connect to Your Raspberry Pi
Maker Faire: Day One
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Swiss Army Key Ring
47 Raspberry Pi Projects to Inspire Your Next Build
// What's Shared
A better way to slice a pumpkin
DIY Nerf Darts
In the Maker Shed: Minty Boost USB Charger
100 Dollar Store Organization Ideas for Craft Rooms and Beyond
Mad’s Mouse House
Lace Princess Crowns
I Have a (Puzzling) Dream
Play the Rings of a Tree Trunk Like a Record
// Most Commented
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line
Resin Casting: Going from CAD to Engineering-Grade Plastic Parts
Ten Tips for Screws and Screwdrivers
Ten Tips for Better Measurement
Makers on TV: Big Brain Theory
Arduino Announces New Wireless Linux Board
Build a “Boomcase” and Upcycle that Old Suitcase
Tool Review: BioLite CampStove