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Patent of AT-AT walker (1982) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The name of the Star Wars four-legged combat walker stands for - All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT). Used by the ground forces of the Galactic Empire, and the First Order, the AT-AT was one of the most famous symbols of the Empire's military components. A6 size (148...
Patent of artist's palette (1950) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The earliest written record describing a palette is by the Dukes of Burgundy in the late 1460s as 'trenchers of wood for them [painters] to put oil colours on and to hold them in the hand.' The earliest illustrations depicted, are in the hands of female painters, as depi...
Patent of knitting needle (1937) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The record for the most number of people (3,083 people) knitting together took place in September 2012 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The earliest known knitted item, is a pair of cotton socks that was found in Egypt dating back from the first millennium A.D. A6 s...
Patent of teapot (1889) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: There are a variety of teapots of varying size and shapes, nurturing collectors around the world. What is said to be the largest collection in the world was recorded in 2007, owned by Tang Yu from Quanzhou in China, with a proud collection totaling around 30,000 teapots....
Patent of razor (1902) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Paleolithic humans used flint to shave body hair, dating as far back as 30,000 BC. With the invention of metalworking, longer laster razors made of metal were developed around 3,000BC. In 1762, the first safety razor was invented by French barber Jean-Jacques Perret. A...
Patent of hair clipper (1900) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Electric clippers were invented by Leo J. Wahl and patented in 1921. His corporation, operated today by his descendants, has become an industry leader, supplying 165 countries around the world. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in ...
Patent of water colour brush (1907) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Watercolour paint is a mix of pigment (natural or synthetic) that are ground together and held together with a water-soluble gum binder usually made from the sap of the acacia tree. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London s...
Patent of easel (1967) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The first mention of an easel was recorded in the first century CE. Pliny the Elder, Roman author and natural philosopher, describes a large panel being painted on by an artist who had propped it upon an easel. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified p...
Patent of shower bath (1890) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A standard power shower in a home uses on average 136 litres of water per use. Contrary to popular belief, in comparison, a regular bath uses less water, averaging around 80 litres of water per use. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produce...
Patent of wrapping or toilet paper roll (1891) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: According to a research in 2010 to study people's preference on the manner of unwinding toilet paper, between the option of over or under the spool, seventy-two percent of the respondents voted for "over the spool." A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certi...
Patent of corkscrew (1883) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The first patented corkscrew in England was by Samuel Henshaw in 1795. However, earlier designs of a corkscrew was based on a tool called a gun worm, used to remove an unfired bullet from a musket's barrel. Since many manufacturers in the 19th century made gun worms, the...
Patent of individual tea bag (1928) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Tea was popular in the seventeenth century, however, the brewing required pots and tea strainers. Small bags were created by Tom Sullivan, a tea merchant. In the 1900s, he packaged small samples for prospective clients who used the bag as a strainer. This accidental crea...
Patent of cup or bowl (1898) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Black, green, white, and oolong teas, all come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The oxidation, processing, and other factors give their distinctive characteristics. Other teas, are more correctly named tisanes. These include the herbal type (chamomile, peppermint,...
Patent of pre-gummed tea bag (1979) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Tea was popular in the seventeenth century, however, the brewing required pots and tea strainers. Small bags were created by Tom Sullivan, a tea merchant. In the 1900s, he packaged small samples for prospective clients who used the bag as a strainer. This accidental crea...
Patent of C-3PO (1979) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: C-3PO, the Star Wars droid was programmed primarily for etiquette and protocol. Impressively, he was fluent in over six million forms of communication including ancient Sith dialects. Along with his counterpart droid, R2-D2, he often found himself in pivotal moments of g...
Patent of tie fighter (1980) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The TIE/LN starfighter or TIE/line starfighter from Star Wars, often called TIE Fighter or T/F, is often seen in huge numbers in most of the Galactic Civil War. As quoted by Captain David West Reynolds "the aging, outdated craft employed by the Rebels are no match for th...
Patent of B-wing (1985) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Star Wars starfighter, commonly referred to as the B-wing, was a heavily armed Rebel Alliance single-pilot starfighter deployed in the Galactic Civil War. It was later substituted by the B-wing Mark II. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper...
Patent of X-wing fighter (1980) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The starfighter can be identified by their distinctive S-foils resembling the High Galactic script's character "X" in attack formation. Armed with four laser cannons and proton torpedo launchers, these fighters from Star Wars were used during the Galactic Civil War, Batt...
Patent of R2-D2 (1979) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Star Wars astromech droid, often referred to as R2, served several masters over his lifetime. With independence and adventurous characteristics, whilst finding himself in pivotal moments in galactic history, R2-D2 saved the galaxy through his ingenuity and bravery. ...
Patent of reading glass (1890) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Particularly famous for the association with Sherlock Holmes, the magnifying glass is a notable icon in detective fiction. The magnifying glass is the symbol of searching and understanding. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our ...
Patent of key (1920) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Among the ancients the key was a symbol of authority and power. Representing knowledge and success, they represent the ability to open doors which are closed to others than the key holder. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our L...
Patent of try square (1908) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The square is a tool used for marking and measuring a an accurate right angle. It can serve to symbolise the conscience, morality and the rightness of our actions, dealing with oneself and others with fairness and honesty. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco...
Patent of compass (1904) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The compass is a symbol of accuracy and judgement which can also symbolise our ability to draw a boundary around our desires and passions, maintaining ourselves within the circle of wisdom and morality through self-restraint and moderation A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxur...
Patent of wheelbarrow (1952) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: In Armidale Australia, 777 couples, totalling 1,554 participants, took part in the largest human wheelbarrow race. The earliest wheelbarrows date back to around 200 AD by prime minister Chuko Liang, used for the transportation of supplies along narrow embankments. A6 ...
Patent of garden trowel (1894) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A tool with a scoop-shaped metal blade with a pointed head, the trowel serves to dig holes, break up earth, amongst other gardening activities. From the mid 17th century, the surge of interest in gardening resulted in a demand for gardening tools varying from the potting...
Patent of hand garden fork (1930) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Traditionally made of wood, most garden forks today are made of steel. This essential gardening tool is used for loosening soil and digging, to rake out stones and weeds, breaking up clods and preparing the soil for an optimum garden. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pea...
Patent of hanging flower pot (1979) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A hanging pot or basket is used for growing decorative plants. Sometimes hung from buildings, and other times suspended from frames, they serve the purpose of positioning plants and flowers for an enhanced environment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...