Abraham Lincoln was the only U.S. President to patent something. He patented a way help boats float over shallow places in the water.


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Yes, you can get a trademark on a smell! One of the first was for a floral-scented embroidery thread.


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Rollerblade ® is a registered trademark for in-line skates. It is often used improperly to refer to any type of in-line skate.


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Charles Drew invented a process for preserving blood. He was the first Director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank.


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Jimmy Dean, singer of 'Big Bad John' and 'PT-109' in the 1960's, later became known for his breakfast sausages.