Accidental Innovation – Breakfast Cereal

Accidental Innovation – Breakfast Cereal

Breakfast cereal was invented in the late 19th century as a response to various social and dietary factors of the time. Here’s a brief overview of breakfast cereal invention: Granula In 1863, a strict vegetarian named James Caleb Jackson created a breakfast...
Story of Coke’s Bottle Trade Dress

Story of Coke’s Bottle Trade Dress

When I mention to people that I have a registered trade dress on my product, most people have never heard of it. A trade dress protects the look of a product and my trade dress is a contoured bottle that sits on top of the wrist. But there is another bottle trade...
The Invention of Hair Spray

The Invention of Hair Spray

The concept of using products to style and hold hair in place dates many years. Before the invention of aerosol hairspray, various other hair-styling products and techniques were used, including gels, waxes, and even homemade mixtures. These products were typically...
The Inventor of Frozen Food

The Inventor of Frozen Food

Have you ever wondered who made it possible to enjoy a frozen meal on a busy weeknight? The answer: inventor of frozen food, Clarence Birdseye. Inventor of frozen food Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and naturalist. He was born on December 9,...
4th of July Innovation

4th of July Innovation

It’s that time of year. Fireworks and backyard barbeques have long been a tradition for Fourth of July celebrations. I call it grill-o-mania, and use it as an excuse to throw anything on the grill. 4th of July innovation Also known as Independence Day in the...