Patents cover a wide range of innovations, from highly technical solutions to simple, clever ideas. Here are some fascinating examples that showcase creativity and problem-solving:
System for Shorter Flight Times
Invented by Håkan Lans, this system helps pilots reduce flight times by providing accurate positions of other aircraft in real-time, improving safety and efficiency.
Enabling Mobility
Physiotherapist Ylva Dahlén created Hoppolek to help children with severe functional disabilities enjoy movement, giving them the freedom to move and play happily.
Pen with Scanner
Christer Fåhraeus invented the C-pen, a compact device that allows text from paper to be transferred directly into a computer, streamlining the process of digitizing written content.
Titanium Screws for Medicine
Thanks to Per-Ingvar Brånemark, who discovered the growth attachment instrument, titanium screws are now widely used in medical procedures, improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Breastfeeding Shirts
Mia Seipel observed her sister feeling cold while breastfeeding and invented specially designed shirts. Her idea has now grown into a business with multi-million-dollar turnover.
Life-Saving Safety Innovations
Nils Bohlin, while working at Volvo’s safety department, developed innovations that made cars significantly safer, demonstrating the power of practical problem-solving in everyday life.
Packaging Breakthrough
While working at Tetra Pak, Erik Wallenberg was tasked with improving milk packaging. Under the guidance of his boss, Ruben Rausing, he developed a revolutionary milk carton design that transformed the industry.
The Blood Rocker
Barbro Hjalmarson, with years of experience as a nurse and teacher, invented the blood rocker, a device that improves accuracy and saves valuable time in medical procedures.
Dialysis Machines – “Steel Kidneys”
After receiving a state grant in 1946, Nils Alwall, a doctor in Lund, developed a dialysis machine for patients with kidney disease. Within just over two decades, his invention was mass-produced, saving countless lives.
These examples demonstrate how patents protect innovative ideas that solve problems, improve lives, and create new business opportunities. From healthcare to technology and everyday convenience, patents drive progress and innovation across all industries.