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Wacky Patents and Gadgets

Wacky patents and gadgets of an unconventional and humorous nature.
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The Unappreciated Joke
The Unappreciated Joke a film by Thomas Edison
Saint Patrick's Day Gadgets & Leprechaun Trademarks
For your viewing amusement we have put together a collection of real patents related to clover-shaped gadgets and leprechaun trademarks.
Easter Bunny - Easter Bunny Designs
See amazing inventions patented in service of Easter - weird bunny patents.
Tombs - Wacky Patents for Easter - Easter Tomb Pendants
See amazing inventions patented in service of Easter - The ornamental design for Easter tomb pendant.
Easter Wacky Patents
Crucifix and Jesus patents.
Easter Wacky Patents and Gadgets
View weird bunny patents, a patent for a Easter tomb pendant (realistic and minimalist style), and more.
Valentine Day Special - Heart Shaped Patents
Valentine inventions - heart shaped patents for romance.
Halloween Costumes - Photos of Patented Halloween Costumes
Crazy and wild halloween costumes - ideas so good they were patented
Halloween Wacky Patents and Gadgets
View some amazing gadgets patented in service of Halloween - ghoul masks, tombstones, costumes.
Grateful Dead - Trademarks
Famous trademarks belonging to the Grateful Dead
Thanksgiving Wacky Patents
Feast on whacky Thanksgiving gadgets.
Christmas - Whimsical Christmas Tree Patents
Delightful Christmas related patent drawings of whimsical designs.
History of Flying Saucers - Patents for Flying Saucers
Flying saucers - yes - there are patents issued for this invention.
The Gadgets of Arthur Paul Pedrick
British eccentric, Arthur Paul Pedrick invented the oddest gadgets.
Obscure Patents and Gadgets
Selected by IBM's Patent Search.
Totally Absurd
A hilarious look at goofy gadgets! Featuring a new invention each week.
Weird & Wonderful Wacky Patents
Over the years, inventors have tried to solve many of the problems of daily life. Who could forget the vital advances to the state of the art that these gadgets have brought?
Patently Absurd
Proving the point that anyone can can patent anything, UK wacky patents and gadgets.
Patscan's Collection Of Bizarre Patents
From the University of British Columbia, Canada a collection of amazing gadgets.
Pumping the Patent Files
The Smoking Gun is proud to present this sampling of kooky, classic, and bizarre patent filings--all of which have been granted by federal officials.
Inspector Gadget Gizmos
This is the second installment of wacky patents, the kind of inventions that, um, take The Smoking Gun's breath away.

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