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Patented by Irish artist Robert Barker in 1787, the panorama became a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2022

Patented in 1859 by an Ohio artisan named Riley Haskell, the lure was “a real masterpiece of craftsmanship,” according to the fishing antiques dealer Fred Kretchman.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2020

Patented moistened close weave wipes first found a mass market at Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises in 1963 to obviate the need for so much finger lickin’.

From The Guardian • Feb. 4, 2018

In Canada, for example, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board ensures that drug costs “are not excessive,” which means companies can’t gouge patients just because they can.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2017

George swept off through the curtain to help with the customers, and Fred led Harry back into the main part of the shop to find Hermione and Ginny still poring over the Patented Daydream Charms.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling