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We all love our pets, and naturally we want to take them with us everywhere we go. But where do you draw the line? Most people would probably draw it somewhere on dry land... but there's always an exception!People love to bring their pets along for the ride, and this is especially true for dogs. We live in an age of dedicated dog parks, doggy daycares and dog friendly restaurants. But there are limits, of course. Most people wouldn't take their dogs to work, for example (but some do).So whe …

We all love to show off our pets. We keep photos on our phones ready to show off any chance we get, and we take them with us everywhere we can. There are entire industries devoted to helping our pets be a part of our daily lives. You can find a leash or a harness to fit almost any four legged friend, from majestic horses to dogs and even cats (if you can get them to cooperate), to wily ferrets and cuddly rabbits, all the way down to the star of today's Funny Patent expo: wee little gerbils.On …

When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Apparently the same rule applies when all you have is a six-shooter. Fellow history buffs and invention trivia fans, we present to you: the Gun Powered Mouse Trap.One can only assume that there must have been a long running feud between J. A. Williams and the rodents of Fredonia, Texas. Clearly there was some bad blood, for only the deepest of grudges could have called for such extreme measures. What foul treachery and deceit la …

Imagine an invention that could change the world for the better. An invention that could bring mankind together in harmony, solve world hunger, end pollution, and save the whales. This invention does none of those things.Here at Patent Earth, we look at a lot of patents. And I do mean a lot - we spend hours on end looking through patents in hopes of discovering awesome new (or old) designs. It probably won't surprise you to hear that most of the patents that we look at are, well... not so aw …