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The History of Computers - Computer History Timeline
A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer invention milestone - a timeline with detailed history features.
Famous Inventions A to Z
Research the history of famous inventions - past and present.
Thomas Edison - The Inventions of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison held a world record of 1093 patents for inventions such as the lightbulb and phonograph - Thomas Edison biography and timeline.
Angel Alcala
Angel Alcala is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs to be used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
20th Century Timeline
Technology, science, and inventions have progressed at an accelerated rate during the hundred years of the 20th century, more so than any other century.
Gregorio Zara
Gregorio Zara - Filipino scientist Gregorio Y Zara
History of the Microscope
A history of the microscope starting with use of a simple lens in ancient times to the first compound microscope circa 1590 and including the microscopes of the 19th century.
Automobile History
The history of the automobile it is estimated that over 100,000 patents and dozens of inventors created the modern automobile.
Famous Inventors A to Z
History and biographies of famous inventors - background information and patents on each invention - sp - inventers
History of the Telephone
The history of the telephone covering Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray - telephones from early models to todays digital cell phones and pagers.
Agapito Flores
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?
Carmen Velasquez
Carmen Velasquez was a noted Filipino biologist.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
Modern Inventions
A timeline of 21st century modern inventions of 2000 and beyond
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
The Wright Brothers - The First Flight of an Airplane
Orville and Wilbur Wright - the Wright Brothers - invented and flew the first airplane.
Future Technology
The top ten inventions that will make future technology a reality.
History of Atomic Bomb
Albert Einstein and other scientists told Roosevelt of Nazi Germany efforts to build an atomic bomb - the United States Government began the Manhattan Project that produced the first atomic bomb.
Black Inventors A-Z
Black inventors the biographes - inventions and photos of inventors from George Edward Alcorn to Granvile Woods.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
The History of Coca Cola
Coca Cola was invented by Doctor John Pembert - learn the history of coca cola and other soft drinks.
History of Penicillin
Penicillin is one of the first and still one of the most widely used antibiotic agents - derived from the Penicillium mold.
Television History
History of television - black and white color and digital TV - cameras video recording and broadcast equipment - inventors Farnsworth Baird and Zworykin.
History of Basketball - James Naismith
James Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891.
19th Century
What were the famous inventions of the 19th Century
History of Ice Cream
Ice cream is often called The Great American Dessert find out the history behind ice cream - sundaes and cones.
Filipino Doctor Fe Del Mundo
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies that led to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
The History of the Airplane - Orville and Wilbur Wright.
The invention of the airplane - history of flight - inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright - sp aeroplane.
The History of the Automobile - Gas Engines
The history of the internal combustion engine and early gas powered cars and inventors - Nicolas Joseph Cuglnot - Nicolaus Otto - Karl Benz - Gottlieb Daimler
Eduardo San Juan
Eduardo San Juan worked on the team that invented the Lunar Rover or Moon Buggy.
Bill Gates - Biography
A biography of Bill Gates - the founder of Microsoft.
Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines.
Alexander Graham Bell - Biography
In 1876 at the age of 29 Alexander Graham Bell invented a phone and a year later he started the Bell telephone company.
The History of Transportation
The history of transportation and innovations in transportation.
History of Photography
The complete history of photography - the word is derived from the Greek words for light and writing - first used by Sir John Herschel in 1839.
Invention of Radio
An outline of the development of radio technology - radio owes its development to two other inventions the telegraph and the telephone.
Ramon Barba
Ramon Barba is best known for his advancements in mango farming research and tropical tree physiology.
Sample Business Plans
Sample business plans than can be used to as a guideline for writing your own.
Telegraph History
The history of the telegraph and the science of telegraphy - Samuel Morse and other inventors.
Firearms
The history of small firearms - Samuel Colt invented the revolver - Thompson submachine or Tommy gun was invented by General John Thompson.
Albert Einstein Biography - The Life and Achievements of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein - the biography of Albert Einstein.
Steam Engine History
The history of steam engines - Thomas Savery patented the first crude steam engine - Thomas Newcomen invented the atmospheric steam engine that was improved on by James Watt.
The History of Communication
The history of communication from early alphabets to the world wide web.
Invention of Television
Television was not invented by a single inventor instead many people working together and alone contributed to its evolution.
Women Inventors A to Z
Women inventors the biographies inventions and photos of inventors from Randi Altschul to Mary Walton.
Rolando de la Cruz
Filipino scientist Rolando de la Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.
Railroad Invention and History
History of railroad locomotive and train innovations - past - present - future.
Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.
The History of the Bicycle
Bicycle - the modern vehicle name dates from 1869 - whose precursor was the velocipede
The History of the Automobile - Steam Cars
Historians who accept the early steam powered vehicles as being automobiles - also accept Nicolas Cugnot as being the inventor of the first automobile.
Who Invented the Computer Mouse - Douglas Engelbart
Douglas Engelbart invented point and click computing with the computer mouse windows etc.
History of Volleyball
William Morgan based Volleyball on the popular German game called Faustball - the history of Volleyball.
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668.
Biography Thomas Edison
Biography of inventor Thomas Edison - Edson's Early Life
Alfredo Santos
Filipino chemist Alfredo Santos is a noted researcher in the chemistry of natural products
Francisco Santos
Filipino agricultural chemist Doctor Francisco Santos studied the nutritive values and chemical composition of local foods.
Who Invented the Thermometer - Fahrenheit Celsius and Kelvin Scales.
The first thermometers were called thermoscopes - In 1724 Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer.
Galileo Galilei - Biography
The early life of Galileo Galilei.
The History of the Motion Picture
The Frenchman Louis Lumiere is often credited as inventing the first motion picture camera in 1895 - but in truth - several others had made similiar inventions around the same time.
Inventors of The Modern Computer - Konrad Zuse
Konrad Zuse was the inventor of the first freely programmable computer.
Stitches
The first functional sewing machine was invented by French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who was almost killed by enraged French tailors who burnt down his factory.
Selling The Cell Phone - History Of Cellular Phones
How the FCC slowed the progress of a cellular phone system.
How a Jet Engine Works
A jet engine operates on the application of Sir Isaac Newton's third law of physics
George Washington Carver
Biography of George Washington Carver - an explorer and innovator of agricultural science.
Famous Inventions B
Patent biography and history information about famous inventions.
Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.
Roberto del Rosario
Roberto del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.
The History of Pantyhose and Nylon - Who was the Inventor of Pantyhose?
Allen Gant Senior invented pantyhose.: glen raven mills wallace hume carothers e i du pont de nemours du pont de nemours nylon drama
Martin Cooper Cell Phones
Inventor Martin Cooper celebrates 30th anniversary of first portable cell phone call
Famous Inventions C
Famous inventions - patents with historical information.
Trademark Search
Do a USPTO trademark search at a local PTDL or a common law search before mark application.
William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.
Eniac - The History of the ENIAC Computer - John Mauchly - J Presper Eckert
20000 vacuum tubes later the ENIAC computer is born and John Mauchly and J Presper Eckert are the proud parents.
Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.
History of Plastics
The history of plastic different types of and timeline of plastics.
Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.
Money Lessons
I know nothing about inventing - what do I do to make money from my new invention ideas?
Photography Timeline
Timeline of the history of photography
Who Invented Peanut Butter?
The history of peanut butter.: george washington carver john harvey kellogg crop peanuts who invented peanut butter ancient incas
The First Mass Production of Cars - The Assembly Line
The history of cars - the first assembly line production.
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.
The Father of Cool - Willis Haviland Carrier and Air Conditioning
The invention and history of air conditioning - biography of engineer and air conditioning inventor Willis Haviland Carrier.
History: Apple Computers
Apple Lisa was the first home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface - A look back at the Macintosh - development and history and the impact it has had on the history of computing.
The History of the Jet Engine - Sir Frank Whittle - Hans Von Ohain
Dr Hans Von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are recognized as the co-inventors of the jet engine - Von Ohain and Whittle were working separately on the jet engine and knew nothing of the others work.
Henry Ford (1863-1947)
Henry Ford invented the assembly line for automobile manufacturing, the the designed the famous Model T.
Top Ten Inventions
The top ten most popular inventions.
Josefino Comiso
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.
The History of Measurement and Measuring Tools
From Noahs ark to modern times - the history of measurement and measuring tools.
The History of Steamboats
John Fitch made the first successful trial of a steamboat and Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat - the Clermont
Bar Codes - The History of Bar Code
The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver on October 7 1952.
The History of the Apple Macintosh - Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
The Apple Macintosh - the first affordable home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface.
Cotton Gin & Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin on March 14 1794.
History of Laptop Computers
Manny Fernandez had an early idea for a laptop computer for executives however there are the 1979 designs by William Moggridge.
History of Football
American football is a distinct type of football that developed in the United States in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football.
Gregorio Velasque
Filipino scientist Gregorio Velasque made intensive studies of bluegreen algae.
The Unusual History of MS-DOS The Microsoft Operating System
In 1980 IBM first approached Bill Gates and Microsoft to discuss the state of home computers and Microsoft products including MS-DOS.
Francisco Quisumbing
Filipino chemist Francisco Quisumbing invented Quink ink
History of Microscopes
A detailed timeline that covers the history of microscopes.
Inventions Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod - iron furnace stove - bifocal glasses and odometer - sp Ben Franklin.
Barbie Doll - History of the Barbie Doll and Inventor Ruth Handler
The history of Barbie dolls and inventor Ruth Handler who invented the Barbie Doll in 1959.
18th Century Timeline
The 18th century gave birth to the first Industrial Revolution - the birth of modern manufacturing when steam engines replaced animal labor.
Johannes Gutenberg
In 1450 Johannes Gutenberg made his first printing press.
History of Chewing Gum
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.
The Sample Marketing Plan
A sample marketing plan to assist inventors in developing an effective market business strategy
The History of Computer and Video Games
Space War Pong Nintendo - the history of computer games and video console games - Video game history is interesting even if you have never touched a joystick.
History of Aspirin
In 1829 scientists discovered that it was the compound called salicin in willow plants which gave you the pain relief and this led to the manufacturing of Aspirin.
Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper - Inventors of the Mark I Computer
Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper computer inventors with the Mark I computer.
History of Electric Vehicles
The early history of electric vehicles - Inventor Robert Anderson invented the first crude electric car carriage.
The History of the Zipper
Invention of the zipper - how the name zipper came to be and the effects this invention has had on fashion.
History Computer Keyboard
The invention of the modern computer keyboard began with the invention of the typewriter
The History of Electricity - Electronics
Short essays on several inventors including Westinghouse Edison and Tesla connected to the field of electricity and electrical theory - Electricity fundamentals positive and negative Nikola Tesla charges electrons and the atom conductors and insulators electrical currents voltage - current and resistance.
Michael Faraday - Inventor of the Electric Motor
Michael Faraday - his biggest breakthrough in electricity was his invention of the electric motor.
History Microsoft Windows
In 1983 the Microsoft Corporation formally announced Microsoft Windows software for IBM computers which they almost named Interface Manager software.
Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.
The History of Pop Timeline
A timeline of soft drink history including coca cola and pepsi cola, the inventors and history behind pop
Copyright Notice
Copyright notice and how to correctly use the copyright symbol.
Blaise Pascal - Biography of Blaise Pascal and the Pascaline
Blaise Pascal - French scientist and mathematician invented the first digital calculator.
Color Television History
Color television was by no means a new idea since its attraction and possibility early engaged the imaginations of inventors - A German patent in 1904 contained the earliest proposal.
Washing Machines
The earliest washing machine the scrub board was invented in 1797 - the first electric powered washing machine in 1908.
Typewriters - Qwerty - Typing Invention History
The first practical typewriter was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes and was marketed by the Remington Arms company in 1873.
Intel 4004
The Intel 4004 was the first single chip microprocessor
Using a Trademark Symbol
What is the proper use of a trademark symbol?
The IBM PC - History
IBM representatives meet for the first time with Microsofts Bill Gates to talk about writing an operating system for IBMs new hush-hush personal computer.
Filing Provisional Patent
Provisional patent applications - how to apply for this one year low cost patent.
Prescillano Zamora
Prescillano Zamora is best known for his research in plant anatomy-morphology including the taxonomy of Philippine ferns and the discovery of more fern species.
Business Plan - Example of Completed Business Plan for a Home Office
Sample business plan - example of full business plan
History of Baseball - Alexander Cartwright
The evolution of baseball bats changed the sport entirely - baseball was invented by Alexander Cartwright.
Emerita De Guzman
Filipino scientist Emerita De Guzman researched the propagation of pure makapuno trees.
Inventions T
Famous and infamous inventions.
The History of the Elevator - Elisha Otis
Elisha Otis invented the Improvement in Hoisting Apparatus - Elisha Graves Otis did not actually invent the elevator - he invented the brake used in modern elavators - His brakes made skyscrapers a practical reality.
The History of the Refrigerator - and Freezer
The first known artificial refrigeration was demonstrated by William Cullen in 1748 - he did not use his discovery for any practical purpose - In 1805 an American inventor Oliver Evans designed the first refrigeration machine - Dr John Gorrie built a refrigerator based on the Evans design in 1844 - used to make ice to cool the air for his yellow fever patients.
The History of the Frisbee
The empty pie plates of the Frisbie Baking Company become the prototype for the Frisbee - inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sold his Pluto Platter to Wham-O for one million dollars.
2008 Inventions
New inventions of 2008 include smog-earing cement, high altitude flying windmills, bionic contacts, pig-urine plastic.
Robert Hooke and His Microscope
Robert Hooke was the first to study and record cells by using a microscope.
The History of Pizza Pie
Considered a peasants meal in Italy for centuries modern pizza is attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples.
History Integrated Circuit
Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce separately invented the IC or integrated circut at the same time.
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek - Biography of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek is considered the father of microscopy because of the advances he made in microscope design and use.
Become a Patent Agent
The basic steps in how to become a registered patent agent recognized by the USPTO.
Timeline of Electronics
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
The History of the Computer Microprocessor
The history behind the invention the first computer microprocessor.
Culture of the Cocoa Bean
The history of chocolate and cocoa beans.
The Disposable Cell Phone or Phone-Card-Phone
Inventor Randice-Lisa Altschul creates the worlds first disposable cell phone.
The History of Seat Belts
The history of seat belts.: child car seats child restraints safety belts automobile seat
Provisional Patent App.
What is a provisional patent application - are they good or bad for an inventor.
The History of Tennis
Tennis originated from a 12th century French game called paume
Timeline of Inventions
Timeline of inventions - complete with leads to detailed articles and photos
The History of Medicine
The history of medicine and major medical inventions
How to Apply for a Patent
A patent application is a legal document that you file with a patent office.
Famous Inventors - B Start
The famous inventors and inventions of history - listed wih patents and biographies.

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