Category Archives: Ruggles

Patent Act of 1836 Celebrates 180th Anniversary

Posted on July 4, 2016 by mjwhitekingston

Today is the Fourth of July, the 240 birthday of the United States of America. It also marks the 180th anniversary of the modern U.S. patent system. On this date in 1836, a new patent statute went into effect. A … Continue reading →

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Happy 175th, U.S. Patent No. 1

Posted on July 20, 2011 by mjwhitekingston

July 13, 2011 was the 175th anniversary of the granting of U.S. patent no. 1, issued to Senator John Ruggles of Thomaston, Maine. Senator Ruggles was chair of the Committee on Patents and the Patent Office and the chief framer … Continue reading →

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