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Sparks: Patent Stories

Sparks: Patent Stories

By: Krishna Pathiyal
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Here, we spotlight the world’s most exciting patented innovations — from historic breakthroughs that laid the foundation of modern life to the cutting-edge technologies shaping our shared future. From mind-blowing technologies to everyday solutions that quietly transform our routines, you’ll see how inventors — together with the legal frameworks that protect their creativity — are reshaping our world in amazing ways.

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✨ Want to go deeper? Visit us at www.inventorsfoundation.org to learn more about the innovations shaping our world.

Stay curious. Stay inspired. And stay tuned for more amazing innovations.

Inventors Foundation 2025
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Episodes
  • The Spin That Changed Everything: Inside Steve Jobs' iPod Scrollwheel Patent
    Sep 14 2025

    What if one simple finger motion could change how the world listens to music? In Episode 1 of Sparks, discover the patent behind Apple’s iconic iPod scrollwheel and how it redefined our digital lives.

    ✨ Want to go deeper? Visit us at www.inventorsfoundation.org to learn more about the innovations shaping our world.

    Stay curious. Stay inspired. And stay tuned for more amazing innovations.

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