Celebrate the power of invention with this 160-page journal featuring a historic light bulb patent print on the cover. The detailed illustration pays tribute to the ingenuity that sparked a technological revolution and illuminated the modern world. Perfect for notes, sketches, or your own genius ideas, this journal pairs everyday function with an iconic symbol of creativity and progress. A great gift for students, engineers, and admirers of American excellence.

The Patent Act of 1790 established the rules for submitting a patent application. Each application had to be submitted with specifications, a patent drawing, and, if possible, a model of the invention. Eventually, models were no longer required.

The National Archives holds nearly three million patent case files from 1836 to 1956.