Patent Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: There are many place names that end with “sex” (eg. Middlesex, Essex and Sussex.) This comes from the Old English word, “...

Text on the reverse side: Samuel Colt (1814-1862) was an American inventor and businessman. He is also noted as a pioneer of advertising in his suc...

Text on the reverse side: The laboratory glassware can range in size from a couple of inches to several inches in length, as well as various diamet...

Text on the reverse side: Wearable glasses fist appeared in Italy during the 13th century and they were mainly used by monks. As technology improve...

Text on the reverse side: Christian Dior was the first fashion brand that launched designer sunglasses. In the early 1960s they licensed their bran...

Text on the reverse side: It will come as welcoming news for Harry Potter fans, that the train used in the Harry Potter films can be accessed in re...

Text on the reverse side: A jigger is an hourglass-shaped measuring tool to pour accurate amounts of alcohol as drinks are prepared. In the early 1...

Text on the reverse side: A good practice is to insert the speed pourer into the bottle with the hole towards the label. This facilitates easy iden...

Text on the reverse side: Sir Winston Churchill was known for his consumption and love of Champagne. The Pol Roger Champagne house made a special p...

Text on the reverse side: The cocktail’s first great ice age, saw the introduction of this noble artefact, which some argue came as part of the gol...

Text on the reverse side: The pressure in a bottle of Champagne is typically twice, if not three times, the pressure in a car tyre. Champagne corks...

Text on the reverse side: The construction of the shaker, temperature, type of ice, and alcohol chosen, are key factors for a good cocktail. Studie...

Text on the reverse side: Sailing has been one of the longest running Olympic disciplines around. It has been a part of the games since 1896, and G...

Text on the reverse side: A flight from London to Singapore would take around 12 hours today. Back in 1934, the same journey would have taken aroun...

Text on the reverse side: Thomas Kisbee, a British Naval Officer, invented the modern ring-shaped lifebuoy. Dubbed the “Kisbee Ring”, it was made f...

Text on the reverse side: Produced from March 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 has been a classic. Informally called the Microbus, Splitscreen, or Split...

Text on the reverse side: In 1804, Englishman Richard Trevithick launched the first practical steam locomotive, which averaged less than 10 mph. To...

Text on the reverse side: The first ever modern traffic light was installed Aug. 5, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio. With only red and green lights, it was...

Text on the reverse side: The early most common types of railroad snow plows used was the wedge plow which was a simple wedged design attached to t...

Text on the reverse side: There are a variety of teapots of varying size and shapes, nurturing collectors around the world. What is said to be the ...

Text on the reverse side: Electric clippers were invented by Leo J. Wahl and patented in 1921. His corporation, operated today by his descendants, ...

Text on the reverse side: Paleolithic humans used flint to shave body hair, dating as far back as 30,000 BC. With the invention of metalworking, lo...

Text on the reverse side: A standard power shower in a home uses on average 136 litres of water per use. Contrary to popular belief, in comparison,...

Text on the reverse side: According to a research in 2010 to study people's preference on the manner of unwinding toilet paper, between the option ...

Text on the reverse side: The first patented corkscrew in England was by Samuel Henshaw in 1795. However, earlier designs of a corkscrew was based ...

Text on the reverse side: Tea was popular in the seventeenth century, however, the brewing required pots and tea strainers. Small bags were created...

Text on the reverse side: Black, green, white, and oolong teas, all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The oxidation, processing, and oth...

Text on the reverse side: Tea was popular in the seventeenth century, however, the brewing required pots and tea strainers. Small bags were created...

Text on the reverse side: Particularly famous for the association with Sherlock Holmes, the magnifying glass is a notable icon in detective fiction...

Text on the reverse side: Among the ancients the key was a symbol of authority and power. Representing knowledge and success, they represent the ab...

Text on the reverse side: The square is a tool used for marking and measuring a an accurate right angle. It can serve to symbolise the conscience, ...

Text on the reverse side: The compass is a symbol of accuracy and judgement which can also symbolise our ability to draw a boundary around our desi...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally made of wood, most garden forks today are made of steel. This essential gardening tool is used for loosenin...

Text on the reverse side: A tool with a scoop-shaped metal blade with a pointed head, the trowel serves to dig holes, break up earth, amongst other...

Text on the reverse side: A hanging pot or basket is used for growing decorative plants. Sometimes hung from buildings, and other times suspended f...

Text on the reverse side: In May 2012, the first stopwatch ever made was sold in auction by Christie's at Geneva's Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. ...