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These books prompt speculation regarding what the world might be like if all this ingenuity were applied to unuseless projects. -- New York Times, March 21, 2005
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After months of research at the U.S. Patent Office—the repository of delightfully improbable dreams—Richard Ross amassed a collection of some of the most unique, odd, and awe-inspiring patent applications seen over the last century.
The result is Patently Ridiculous, a treasure trove of wacky and wonderful real-life inventions, including:
• Nasal filters
• Self-foaming shavers
• Umbrellas with ears
• Shoelace tip holders
Illustrated with the inventors’ own diagrams, this lighthearted compilation is perfect for anyone seeking a completely different take on American know-how.
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