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The extensive list of most important Spanish patents in history is a clear example of the relevance that Spanish inventors and their inventions have had over the years for the advancement of science.
A few years ago, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Spain was also one of the countries where the highest number of patents were filed worldwide. This trend of increasing number of patent applications has continued in subsequent periods. Undoubtedly, Spanish ingenuity has been a constant throughout history, as evidenced by the extensive list of Spanish inventions and patents.
While everyone knows Leonardo Torres Quevedo, the great Spanish inventor, for his renowned contribution to cable-driven aerial transport: "The cable car," the truth is that Torres Quevedo did not stop with this major patent.
Leonardo Torres patented at least 5 inventions that are part of the most important Spanish patents in history list.
Registered Patent | invention | Año |
Patente del Mando a distancia” se traduce al inglés como “Remote Control Patent | World's first remote control device. With this Spanish invention, machines and vehicles could be controlled via radio signals. | 1903 |
Patent for the dirigible aircraft | Building upon his previous inventions and patents related to remote controls, his second patent was the radio-controlled airship. | 1906 |
Patent for the Funicular | Among the first significant Spanish patents, the patent for the Funicular stands out. The innovation in this patent was based on a completely innovative design. | 1887 |
Patent for algebraic machines | The algebraic machine patent invented by Torres Quevedo has been a clear predecessor of computers. His machines were capable of solving complex formulas. | 1920 |
Patent for an automaton chess player | Torres Quevedo patented and brought to market one of the world's first automatons. This Spanish patent was highly significant in the evolution of automatons worldwide. | 1912 |
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Manuel Jalón has been one of the most prominent Spanish inventors in history. Jalón's story as a Spanish inventor is widely known for the famous mop patent.
Yes, it is indeed true that Manuel Jalón was the inventor of the mop, and that the mop is a Spanish patent. However, I find his second patent equally or even more relevant.
In 1964, Jalón patented and introduced to the market the disposable syringe. Among the main claims of his syringe patent, the change of material stood out, offering a significant advantage for a critical situation like the ongoing Holocaust.
While it is true that the mop is an invention that all Spaniards are very proud of, it is crucial to remember Manuel Jalón's history of inventions for the number of lives he could save with his medical invention "The disposable syringe".
Registered Patent | invention | Año |
Mop patent | Mechanical element known as mop. The geometric shape, insertion of the handle as an ergonomic element, were some of the innovative elements of this historic patent from Spain. | 1964 |
Patent for the disposable syringe | In the same year, the famous Spanish inventor patented the Disposable Syringe, a true breakthrough in the medical sector at the time. | 1964 |
Chupa Chups has been one of the most famous Spanish inventions worldwide. It is particularly one of the most recognized invention patents by Spaniards. The history of Alberto Latorre as an inventor began in 1922 when he registered the Chupa Chups patent. The inclusion of a stick in the lollipop represented an ergonomic and clean way to consume this product. Therefore, although it may seem like a minor or insignificant innovation, it was enough to exploit an invention patent for 20 years.
The Chupa Chups patent was not the only patent by Catalá. His second patent was for a machine designed to package Chupa Chups efficiently and more affordably than was done at the time of the birth of the new Spanish invention. Nowadays, many inventors who register patents for innovative inventions often innovate in the development of specific machines that improve their production and packaging, thereby completing the protection of their inventions with patents that encompass the processes.
Although it is true that the most famous Spanish patents are related to simple inventions like the mop and the stick of the Chupa Chups, which have been renowned for their balance of success and simplicity, Spain also has an extensive list of patents in the field of science that have preceded very famous inventions worldwide.
Nanotechnology has been one of the most studied fields in Spanish universities. From this technology, patents have emerged such as those by the Spanish inventor Javier García Martínez. The Spanish patent Nanotechnology applied to energy and catalysis has had a significant impact on the development of this science.
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Spanish inventors | Spanish inventions | Contribution of the invention |
Isaac Peral | Peral Submarine | Invention of one of the first military submarines in the world. |
Juan de la Cierva | Autogyro patent | Invention of the autogiro, precursor to modern helicopters. |
Emilio Herrera | Nautical Strato Suit | Inventor of the first space suit. |
Margarita Salas | DNA polymerase | Inventor of DNA polymerase. |
Pedro Nunes | Nónio | Precision measuring device |
Esteban Terradas | Theory of elasticity | Inventor of highly relevant theories for advancing research in the theory of elasticity |
Eloy Gonzalo | Fusil Retrocarga | Inventor del fusil con sistema mecánico de retrocarga. |
Here are three key conclusions about the history of the greatest Spanish inventors:
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