Light Bulb Changer

January 5, 2012
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Inventor
Thomas Magdi

Patent Number
US 6,826,983 Bl

Patent Date
7 December 2004

A light bulb changer method and apparatus that contains components that allows for instantly detecting a burned out light, automatically removing the burned out light, and automatically replacing the burned out light with a replacement bulb.

The changer operates without human intervention, and can be assembled from a kit having a light fixture, detecting sensor, removing and replacement hardware.

The kit can allow a consumer to assemble the changer for use as a novelty item, and/or also to be used as a working light fixture, such as a table lamp, and the like.

The changer can also be used as a retrofit for existing light fixtures.

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Platform on 18th

December 19, 2011
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Platform on 18th is a contemporary online art gallery in Rietondale, Pretoria.

Platform on 18th promotes and encourages local talent through an online art purchasing network, art workshops, photo tours, scetchbook tours, art events and exhibitions.

Photo Tours
A tour for photography and lomography fanatics to freely express themselves by capturing people, architecture and cityscapes through the chosen creative medium. Presented by professional photographer Mari Engelbrecht.

Sketchbook Tours
A tour for aspiring and established artists to freely express themselves by capturing people, architecture and cityscapes through the drawing medium. Presented by award winning illustrator Nicolene Louw.

Contact Details for Platform on 18th:

Email
christoharvey@gmail.com

Tel
084 7644 258

Website
www.platformon18th.co.za

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Rain Catcher

December 19, 2011
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

The Rain Catcher offers an affordable solution to the daily need for fresh and clean drinking water.

The Rain Catcher can be used for humanitarian and military purposes, as well for leisure activities such as camping.

The Rain Catcher was designed in order to cater for every household regardless of their financial status. The Rain Catcher is easy to deploy, safe to use, non toxic and low maintenance.

Invented is based in Africa and realizes the need for clean water.

Invented:
surviving affordable and reliable solutions to expensive problems.

Contact Details for Invented:

E-mail
mjb@invented.co.za

Website
www.invented.co.za

Invented
P.O Box 31498
Fichardtpark
Bloemfontein
Free State
9317
South Africa

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Christmas Chocolate Reindeer Trademark

December 14, 2011
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

The world’s largest chocolate makers Lindt & Spruengli from Switzerland and August Storck from Germany, once sought to trademark the Christmas chocolate reindeer.

They tried to prevent holiday knockoffs across the European markets.

The General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg ruled that the reindeer shape they wanted exclusive rights to is a symbol of Christmas. The reindeer is the typical shape in which chocolate and chocolate goods are presented during Christmas.

Image source: lindt-shop.co.uk

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Road Buddy

December 13, 2011
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

The Road Buddy System is for everyone who uses a bicycle, motorcycle or any other road going vehicle to improve safety!

The Road Buddy System is a world first invention.

The Road Buddy RECEIVING UNIT is placed on the inside of your vehicle to warn you of the approach of motorcycles, bicycles and emergency vehicles fitted with a Road Buddy TRANSMITTER.

The Road Buddy system will flash and beep when a motorcycle is within 110m of your position, making you aware of his presence.

The Road Buddy system is motion activated and automatically switches off when no movement is detected for more than 5 seconds.

The Biker Buddy is the transmitting device which you attach on to your motorcycle to warn motorists of your approach.

The Cycle Buddy is the transmitting device which you attach on to your bicycle to warn motorists of your approach.

A battery charger is included in the purchase price for each specific unit.

You can buy all units separately or combine them with a Biker Buddy or Cycle Buddy.

Contact Details for Road Buddy:

Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-Buddy-System/250423795004864

Manufactured by Robert Bosch South Africa
Telephone
+27 11 651 9767

Telefax
+27 11 651 9756

Website
www.roadbuddysystem.com

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