Patented: 1,000 Design Patents Thomas Rinaldi Author

An unprecedented, substantial, and extraordinary celebration of more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design, as shown through their detailed original patent documents — the ultimate 'flick book' of modern design with hundreds of works by iconic and lesser—known designersFrom legendary design classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one—of—a—kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators, and dreamers the world over. The range is phenomenal: patents by Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy, and George Nelson sit alongside everyday designs for tape dispensers, pencil sharpeners, food processors, desk fans, and drink bottles to create a valuable reference that's also an irresistible browse.