So the answer to last weeks patent puzzler had a bit of a trick. In actuality, United States Patent 1 is NOT THE FIRST United States Patent. United States Patent 1 was actually issued many years after the first United States Patent. United States Patent number 1 was to a traction wheel for steam locomotives.

This Weeks Patent Puzzler

Approximately how many United States Patents were actually issued BEFORE US Patent 1?

Remember……the puzzles are meant to be fun and informative….not easy. We will give the answer in the next blog post on Monday. The answer will surprise you….even if consider yourself an expert on puzzles, patents or general knowledge.