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Old 09-27-2011, 01:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Cool New York man patents perfect snowman

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/26...erfect-snowman



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A New York man has received a patent for building the ultimate snowman.

Ignacio Marc Asperas submitted the patent application in 2006 "for facilitating a construction of a snow man/woman."

"The following is not a joke patent. It's completely serious and is a serious undertaking to obtain a patent," Asperas wrote on his patent application.

The application goes into great detail and in 25 pages, he writes about the history of snowmen, as well as how to perfectly construct a snowman, from creating symmetrical snow "boulders" to what "preferred embodiments" should go on it, such as hats and mittens.

"The history of the snowman or snowwoman is unknown. But, I have to say this. Whoever the first person was to think to form snow into a human figure was a genius. For untold years thereafter, children and adults alike have been thrilled and received joy in making and watching others make snowmen, err women. You know what I mean," the Melville, N.Y., man wrote.

"Making a snowman is hard work. As an old pro, I know what a pain in the back it is to roll a snow boulder around a yard. As the snow boulder grows, it gets exponentially difficult. So if you want to make a real big snow man, like me, you wind up breaking your back."

He added he was shocked no one had patented a snowman before.

"I have done an abbreviated patent search and there is nothing relating to the subject of creating a snowman. Unbelievable since it is so much fun and considering the effort involved," he said.

While the snowman is not as ingenious as the wheel or the toaster oven, Asperas does say "the ultimate snowman" is "a heck more fun."

Asperas received the patent earlier this month.
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Old 09-27-2011, 01:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Cool, I think I'll patent a rock.
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Old 09-27-2011, 02:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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so the ultimate snowman has to catching a taxi?
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Cool, I think I'll patent a rock.
I'll patent your face! OH SNAP! You better get a total makeover right now
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Old 09-27-2011, 02:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'll patent your face! OH SNAP! You better get a total makeover right now
I just sent in a patent for the perfect way to type your name, you'd better change it
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I'll patent YOUR face!
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Old 09-27-2011, 03:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hi All, this is the inventor. Dont go gonzos over this. This is meant to inspire and create something positive in the world. Read the disclosure. Its humorous, yes. But the invention is much more than just building a snow person. Peace out.
I don't get what's humorous or inspirational about his actions. I think it's stupid and a waste of time.
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Old 09-27-2011, 04:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Does he get anything other than recognition? (serious question)
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If you commercially start rolling out snowman, he might choose to sue your ***.

However you can still file a patent on his mum for ultimate revenge.
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I don't get what's humorous or inspirational about his actions. I think it's stupid and a waste of time.
Lol when I read that quote I thought he joined here to tell us that.
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