Patent Aficionado Mugs

US Patent Office: 'It's been done.'

Ascent of Machine.

"Think outside the box but never forget who owns the box."

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

Another Turning Point in the Industrial Revolution. Ford Motor Co. On second thought, let's put the cars on the conveyor belt.

Patent Attorney (invisible man)

The Family Joules: Part 22

'And the best thing about this electric thermal underwear is, no batteries, it's solar!'

Twister:Rural Social Networking

From Hunter-Gatherer to Influencer: The Evolution of the Dignity of Labor

"Plagiarist!"

'It's one of our new technology rings, it allows you to download karats.'

"'C' is for free CONTENT!"

'Isn't that a little extreme? - Cloning yourself just so you can use the carpool lane?'

Mook's regret after inventing fire.

"Why would I want to see anything that far away from my phone?"

"Sure, this camp has swimming, games, fishing, horseback riding and rock climbing. But, does it have Wi-Fi?"

-"What has this got to do with communication?" -"It's my invention...the hand smiley."

'Your copyright is invalid, you spelled (c) wrong.'

"Why didn't we think of that?"

Lumiere brothers caricature

"That news you're reading is 24 hours old. I can get it 23 hours and 57 minutes sooner online."

"This universal remote is awesome. It controls the tv, cable, stereo, computer, garage door. . ."

Aladdin and the magic telemarketer lamp. Your first 3 wishes are free!* *By accepting wishes, user agrees to lifetime monthly charges, activation fees, and all applicable taxes.

Henry Fox Talbot

Another new, really cool-looking gadget in a desperate search for a problem to solve.

'...and do you solemnly swear to update your facebook status to 'married'?'

'Look - I've got the technology. You've got the power...can we do a deal?'

Wifi Peacock

"Nothing feels better after a long day's hunting than a nice, long soak in the hot-wheel."

'Hey! -- I invented that, too!', 'It's that nut Al-Gor again.'

"So we all love Cuddly Poo, but to cover ourselves, better run it by day care."

"The phone takes some effort to unfold completely, but the 24" screen makes it all worthwhile.

"If you want to know why I fired you, you can subscribe to my blog."

'Well great, he's seen it! There goes one more invention they'll get credit for!'