Patently Ridiculous

ISBN: 9780452285873

出版社: Plume

出版年: 2005-03-29

页数: 144 页

定价: USD 12.00

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

After months of research at the U.S. Patent Office—the repository of delightfully improbable dreams—Richard Ross amassed a collection of some of the most unique, odd, and awe-inspiring patent applications seen over the last century.

The result is Patently Ridiculous, a treasure trove of wacky and wonderful real-life inventions, including:

? Nasal filters

? Self-foaming shavers

? Umbrellas with ears

? Shoelace tip holders

Illustrated with the inventors' own diagrams, this lighthearted compilation is perfect for anyone seeking a completely different take on American know-how.

length: (cm)20.5 　　　 　　　　　 　width:(cm) 20.5