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It's hard to imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Post-its, or Velcro, but
have you ever stopped to wonder how and when these items came to be? Accidental Inventions
reveals the fascinating stories behind the toys, foods, gadgets, and
tools we now consider indispensable. From peanut butter to penicillin,
roller skates to radioactivity, dozens of essential inventions are
spotlighted.
Fully illustrated with over 240 photos, Accidental Inventions
traces the path from inception to "ah ha!" for more than 60 products,
and introduces the cast of clever, hardworking inventors behind them.
Engaging narrative and colorful design make these stories accessible to
readers of all ages, illuminating the happy collision of accident and
inspiration that would profoundly change our lives.
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| Accidental Inventions: The Chance Discoveries that Changed our Lives |
America’s
incredible success is primarily due to the dreams and inventions of its
many citizens. Few people realize however, that from the time the U.S.
Patent Office was formed by Thomas Jefferson in 1790 and throughout the
industrial revolution, inventors were required to submit a working,
scale model of their invention when applying for a patent. The
Rothschild Collection is the world’s largest gathering of viewable U.S.
Patent Models.
The Curious World of Patent Models exhibit will include a variety of Patent Models that children and adults alike will enjoy: household, agricultural, medical, toys, musical instruments, tools and more. Here is the list of the traveling exhibit dates and venues through 2013.
