Patently Ridiculous

Patently Ridiculous

Editorial Reviews
New York Times, March 21, 2005
These books prompt speculation regarding what the world might be like if all this ingenuity were applied to unuseless projects.

Book Description
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.

Patently Ridiculous

Patently Ridiculous,Richard Ross,Plume,0452285879,Comics & Cartoons,Comics & Graphic Novels,Form - Essays,Humor,Inventions,Patents,United States,Humor / General

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