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The Beerbrella
Ingenious. A crowning glory of American wit and creativity . [Source]
Explanation: The present invention provides a small umbrella ("Beerbrella") which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. The apparatus of the present invention has particular application for use in sunny locations (e.g., poolside, at the bear, outdoor bars, and the like). However, the apparatus of the present invention may also be used to prevent rain or other precipitation from contaminating a beverage.
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To add a bit more depth as I feel that this thread has been done before, (the Beerbrella is too attractive of a target to NOT discuss) I was reading it through a criticism of the KSR v. Teleflex Supreme Court Case in which Teleflex sued KSR regarding a patent and KSR said that the invention was so obvious, much like the "Beerbrella" that KSR's arguments were baseless. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of KSR for the "obviousness" of the situation. Yet lo and behold according to Clause 3 of Article I, section 9 of the U.S. Constitution (ex post facto / retroactive rulings are prohibited) the Beerbrella will live and flourish as a rich moment in American history.
Ingenious. A crowning glory of American wit and creativity . [Source]
Explanation: The present invention provides a small umbrella ("Beerbrella") which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. The apparatus of the present invention has particular application for use in sunny locations (e.g., poolside, at the bear, outdoor bars, and the like). However, the apparatus of the present invention may also be used to prevent rain or other precipitation from contaminating a beverage.
To add a bit more depth as I feel that this thread has been done before, (the Beerbrella is too attractive of a target to NOT discuss) I was reading it through a criticism of the KSR v. Teleflex Supreme Court Case in which Teleflex sued KSR regarding a patent and KSR said that the invention was so obvious, much like the "Beerbrella" that KSR's arguments were baseless. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of KSR for the "obviousness" of the situation. Yet lo and behold according to Clause 3 of Article I, section 9 of the U.S. Constitution (ex post facto / retroactive rulings are prohibited) the Beerbrella will live and flourish as a rich moment in American history.
