Valentine's Day Patent
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Did You Know Roses can be Patented Too?
The holiday marks a celebration of love whether it is with a significant other, family, or friends. While theses celebrations will be different due to the pandemic, we can always count on the classics of good chocolate, beautiful flowers, and jewelry! It is estimated that $21.8 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day celebrations this year! On average, $164.76 will be spent on gifts this year.
Did you know roses can be patented?
The “New Dawn” was the first rose to be patented in 1931 by Henry Bosenberg. Since the 1930s, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued at least 6,000 plant patents and there has been at least 708 patents on hybrid red roses. To acquire a plant patent the plant’s invention or discovery must be in a cultivated state and asexually reproduced.
“New Dawn” (Wikipedia)
Plant Pat. 1
If jewelry is on the list of presents you receive, here are some patents that made your heart-shaped ring sparkle!
The Heart Shaped Diamond Cut Having Hearts and Arrows Pattern: This invention relates to the symmetrical cut of diamonds to generate heart and arrow patterns when exposed to light. US835381B2
Method of Making a Heart-Shaped Diamond: This invention relates to the process of placing two pear-shaped diamonds together to form a heart-shape. US6434805B2
And of course, we cannot forget the chocolate! Chocolate tastes delicious no matter what shape it comes in, but why not in a heart shape to celebrate the occasion? Here are some heart-shaped chocolate designs that have been patented:
Advent wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
References:
Inman, D. (2021, January 28). Valentine’s Day Spending to Total $21.8 Billion. Retrieved from National Retail Federation: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/valentines-day-spending-total-218-billion
Tarazano, L. (2017, February 9). The Patents Behind the Roses You receive on Valentine’s Day. Retrieved from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/patents-behind-roses-you-receive-valentines-day-180962096/