Patent Room

V Eight medallion. 1952. Invented by John D. Cuccio.

A Mercury radiator ornament. This appears to be an after-market accessory. 1927. Invented by Frederick W. Ehrlich.

A 1935 car design for the Willys-Overland Company, which five years later began producing the Jeep. 1935. Invented by Henry J. Edwards.

Automobile. A design by Harley Earl, who went on to design the original Corvette in 1953. Thanks to Ed for pointing out that this is a La Salle design. 1934. Invented by Harley J. Earl.

A "design for a radiator closure" for General Motors Corporation. 1929. Invented by Harley J. Earl.

A animal-head hood ornament design. 1921. Invented by Victor J. Dupies.

An ornamental design for bumper hounds. The design was patented by the founders of Quickie Manufacturing Corp., makers of household cleaning products. 1927. Invented by Thomas S. Vosbikian and Peter S. Vosbikian.

A portable diner for six tiny people. 1949. Invented by Lewis C. Franco.

A sedan with a mustache bumper. 1936. Invented by Charles A. Covey.

A corn design for a radiator ornament. 1923. Invented by A. J. Rhoades.