Patently Absurd?

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Patently Absurd?

This puzzle challenges you to explore patents. All of these, with one exception, for succesful inventions, examples of things we find in everyday life. See if you can guess what they are.

These patents are all, with one exception, for succesful inventions, examples of things we find in everyday life. See if you can guess what they are.

Image for question 1 (not archived)

This is a

alarm system
insect control device
liquid crystal display
magnetic polarizer

Image for question 2 (not archived)

This is a

clamp for a desk lamp
collapsible basketball hoop
self guided drilling mechanism
adjustable drainage valve

Image for question 3 (not archived)

This is a

computer mouse
bi-directional louspeaker
mini television
ceramic heater

Image for question 4 (not archived)

This is a

school alarm bell
seat belt mechanism
automated fire alarm
electric light timer

Image for question 5 (not archived)

This is a

early vacuum cleaner
protoype flowbie
carpet steamer
early weed-wacker

Image for question 6 (not archived)

This is a

hamburger maker
waffle iron
fly swatter
hole punch

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