In 1960, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) marked a significant milestone with the patenting of the “Educational, Recreational, and Testing Apparatus” by researchers John B. Sharp and Arnold Icesy Hayes. This innovative device transformed both the educational landscape and the world of recreational games, introducing a new way to engage and educate users (read more)
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Innovation in Materials: UTRF’s 1944 Fiberboard Composition Patent
In 1944, UTRF achieved a monumental milestone with the patenting of a novel fiberboard composition. This innovation had a profound impact on the construction and materials industry, setting new standards for strength and durability in fiberboard production. Before this breakthrough, fiberboards were widely used due to their ease of production and cost-effectiveness, but they often (read more)
Revolutionizing Food Preservation: UTRF’s 1943 Patent
In the midst of World War II, when global food preservation was a pressing concern, Luis H. Bartlett, a Professor of Engineering at UT Knoxville, emerged as a key innovator with his 1943 patent for the “immersion process of food freezing.” This breakthrough not only addressed the immediate needs of the time but also laid (read more)