Inventing the American dream : a history of curious, extraordinary and just plain useful patents
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Inventing the American dream : a history of curious, extraordinary and just plain useful patents
British Library, 2004
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Inventing the American dream : a history of curious, extraordinary, & just plain useful patents
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-236) and index
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The American Dream is popularly conceived as a search for the perfect consumer commodity. We all know about the more successful products to come out of America - popcorn, drive-in movies and cartoons to name a few. Less well-known are the patents registered for a thumb-sucking alarm system, a self-cleaning house and an adjustable gastric band for the overweight. This is an entertaining look at the great and not-so-great inventions which have helped shape American society today. Fully illustrated with original patents and trademarks, it is a must for social historians and trivia-lovers everywhere.
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