Because childbirth isn't painful and horrifying enough on its own, I guess, G.B. Blonsky, et. al. decided to provide "civilised women" with this medieval torture device birthing apparatus that applies centrifugal force...

In 1973, Ann Margaret Zaleski patented a dog-shaped vacuum cleaner. Why? From the abstract: A toy dog closely resembling a real dog and having a hollow interior in which is mounted a vacuum cleaner having a suction h...

Yes, this is an image from an actual patent filed by Edward L. Van Halen on 30 July, 1985. Here's what it's for: A supporting device for stringed musical instruments, for example, guitars, banjos, mandolins and the l...

A few months ago, I brought you a post detailing t...  ...in your horse boat. Perhaps the cruelest of the patents on this list, this device is ideal for the cat ow...  ...t’s your turn, have you seen any stupid pet patents