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The Patent Office made the following comment in 1903: Many of the claims are not patentable over Tesla patent numbers 645,576 and 649,621, of record, the amendment to overcome said references as well as Marconi’s pretended ignorance of the nature of a “Tesla oscillator” being little short of absurd… the term “Tesla oscillator” has become a household word on both continents [Europe and North America]. my-ear-trumpet: missfolly: Advertisement: Marconiphone, The Authentic Radio, early 1930s I want my Marconiphone.
Mar 13

The Patent Office made the following comment in 1903:

Many of the claims are not patentable over Tesla patent numbers 645,576 and 649,621, of record, the amendment to overcome said references as well as Marconi’s pretended ignorance of the nature of a “Tesla oscillator” being little short of absurd… the term “Tesla oscillator” has become a household word on both continents [Europe and North America].

my-ear-trumpet:

missfolly:

Advertisement: Marconiphone, The Authentic Radio, early 1930s

I want my Marconiphone.

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Tesla invented the remote control
Mar 13

Tesla invented the remote control

Tesla invented the ac motor,
Mar 13

Tesla invented the ac motor,

Mar 13

Short video from The Atlantic Monthly

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With a contact in hand to light up the 1898 Columbian expo, Tesla was thwarted by a jealous Thomas Edison with his refusal to license the now ubiquitous, “threaded” bulb.  So Tesla invented a two pin. Patent wars are nothing new.
Mar 13

With a contact in hand to light up the 1898 Columbian expo, Tesla was thwarted by a jealous Thomas Edison with his refusal to license the now ubiquitous, “threaded” bulb.  So Tesla invented a two pin.

Patent wars are nothing new.

Everyone “knows” Marconi invented radio.  But he used Tesla tech to do so.
Mar 13

Everyone “knows” Marconi invented radio.  But he used Tesla tech to do so.

A Tesla coil in action
Mar 13

A Tesla coil in action

And considering Edison wouldn’t let Tesla and Westinghouse use the screw in light bulb patent at the Chicago Wold’s fair, I find this double funny. ignoratio-elenchi: This man was a genius. Screw Edison.
Mar 15

And considering Edison wouldn’t let Tesla and Westinghouse use the screw in light bulb patent at the Chicago Wold’s fair, I find this double funny.

ignoratio-elenchi:

This man was a genius. Screw Edison.

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Apr 4

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restlesstesla: Spoiler Alert Top 5 Mad Scientists of all time #1 Tesla Although this real-life scientist died before the transistor was invented, Tesla used his formidable mind as we use computers today, designing and testing inventions using only his imagination. Tesla’s intelligence was sharpened by intense powers of concentration, which both blessed and tortured him. Tesla appears to have suffered from symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. His obsessions included phobias of dirt and germs, and of the number three. Tesla’s compulsions included doing everything in sets of three. He worked in solitude, as interacting with ordinary humans was difficult. Perhaps this explains why, in his later years, Tesla claimed to have contacted beings from the planet Venus. + Diagnosis +Axis I: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; psychotic disorder not otherwise specified (alien hallucinations)Axis II: No diagnosisAxis III: No diagnosisAxis IV: Social isolationAxis V: GAF = 60 Moderate symptoms: conflicts with co-workers; impairment in reality testing Read more: Top 5 Mad Scientists of All Time Diagnosed on a Sci-Fi Couch - Popular Mechanics 
May 23

restlesstesla:

Spoiler Alert

Top 5 Mad Scientists of all time

#1 Tesla

Although this real-life scientist died before the transistor was invented, Tesla used his formidable mind as we use computers today, designing and testing inventions using only his imagination. Tesla’s intelligence was sharpened by intense powers of concentration, which both blessed and tortured him. Tesla appears to have suffered from symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. His obsessions included phobias of dirt and germs, and of the number three. Tesla’s compulsions included doing everything in sets of three. He worked in solitude, as interacting with ordinary humans was difficult. Perhaps this explains why, in his later years, Tesla claimed to have contacted beings from the planet Venus. 

+ Diagnosis +
Axis I: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; psychotic disorder not otherwise specified (alien hallucinations)
Axis II: No diagnosis
Axis III: No diagnosis
Axis IV: Social isolation
Axis V: GAF = 60 Moderate symptoms: conflicts with co-workers; impairment in reality testing 

Read more: Top 5 Mad Scientists of All Time Diagnosed on a Sci-Fi Couch - Popular Mechanics 

Pencil drawing
May 28

Pencil drawing

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