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Everything has been invented... (was Re: single motor pneumatic pump and switch)
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Mon, 23 Oct 2000 16:48:58 GMT
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This is a myth. It was supposed to be the Commissioner of Patents, but no such
letter, speech, or testimony to this effect is to be found. In fact, a hundred
years or so ago is recognized as a time of great ferment of technological
innovation, especially with respect to the bicycle, electrical transmission,
non destructive analysis, petroleum and the development of the heavier-than-air
airplane.
In lugnet.robotics, John Barnes writes:
<snip>
> ... and in reply to Ralph's comment, who was the famous figure who
> proposed closing the patent office a hundred or so years ago on the
> grounds that everything had been invented?
>
> JB
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