October 02, 2004

Conceal partial baldness! Why have I not heard of US patent no. 4,022, 227 earlier? I'm looking at you, Mr Smart-Aleck Internet! Pictures here.
posted by Wolof 20 years ago
  • The fine folks at Ronco have another idea. Spray paint for your head.
  • So, they patented the combover?
  • Yes, Frank and Donald Smith of Orlando, FL patented the comb-over. No, there's nothing wrong with our patent system. Why would you think that? Oh, look, it was patented in 1975.
  • And to think they're getting all excited about song downloading when the intelectual property police could have been going after clueless, balding middle aged men.
  • Just makes one wonder if some star athlete actually tried to patent one of his special moves, would he actually stand a chance of getting a patent?
  • *dumbfounded*
  • Those drawings..............I mean........................are they serious?? Shouldn't they at least look.......you know.......engineered or something???? /makes plans to patent latest, uh, thingamabob, yeah.
  • Maybe I should patent a crocheted horsehair head doily? Your choice of mane or tail.