Hedy Lamarr - Movie Star and Inventor

Silver Screen superstar Hedy Lamarr with the help of composer George Antheil invented a secret communication system in an effort to help the allies defeat the Germans in World War II.

September
Find out what famous event happened today in history concerning patents, trademarks, or copyrights. My choice for a Super September event is September 4 1888, when George Eastman patented the roll film camera.

September Events Not to Miss

• Toy & Game Industry Conference and Expo
• 11th Annual Independent Inventors Conference

Illustration: Drawing for Patent #388,850 granted to George Eastman