Patented: History of Inventions

Plastic

Jan 8, 2023
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INSIGHT

Plastic Origins

  • The word "plastic" originates from the Greek word for molding.
  • It has long been associated with visual arts and the ability to shape materials like clay.
ANECDOTE

Synthetic Mauve

  • William Henry Perkin's synthetic mauve dye replaced natural dyes derived from snails.
  • This invention addressed the scarcity of natural resources and the potential extinction of snail species.
ANECDOTE

Celluloid and Ivory

  • John Wesley Hyatt invented celluloid as a substitute for ivory in billiard balls.
  • A $10,000 reward incentivized this invention due to the increasing scarcity of ivory.
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