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Plant Patents: More Historical Patent and Trademark Research

Maine Inventors of Note

Milton Bradley
The life of native Mainer Milton Bradley; Game Designer and Champion of Early Childhood Education.

Percy Spencer
Maine's own Percy Spencer, who more than anyone is the reason you have a microwave oven in your kitchen.

Chester Greenwood
The life and inventions of Maine's own Chester Greenwood, who invented the modern earmuff and turned them into a business empire.

Video

The Patents of Summer!

A fun video slide show of patents related to summer activities, including swimsuits, sandals, toys and games.