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OverviewPatents 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ben IkensonPublisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Edition: Annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.30cm Weight: 0.696kg ISBN: 9781579123673ISBN 10: 1579123678 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 01 May 2004 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |