The Sawzall® reciprocating saw was first introduced in 1951 and revolutionized the power tool industry as the first portable electric hacksaw. Known for its powerful and versatile reciprocating blade, the Sawzall reciprocating saw quickly became an essential and versatile tool in construction, demolition, plumbing, and electrical work.

Originating in the small village of Fiskars, Finland, Fiskars ironworks was founded in 1649. Almost 200 years later, in 1832, Fiskars started Finland’s first cutlery mill and began producing forks and scissors, in addition to knives. In 1883, Fiskars officially became a limited company and eighty years later released its most famous product: FISKARS brand scissors having orange plastic handles.

The Zamboni® brand originated with Frank J. Zamboni's invention of the first ice resurfacing machine in 1949.

The Band-Aid adhesive bandage was invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson, a Johnson & Johnson employee. Earle was looking for a solution for his wife who frequently cut and burned herself while cooking. Combining adhesive tape and gauze, two other products from Johnson & Johnson, Earle created an adhesive bandage with an absorbent center that his wife could readily apply herself.

A "traditional" trademark refers to the conventional and well-recognized form of a trademark, which includes words, numerals, slogans, symbols, logos, and other distinctive elements used to identify and distinguish goods or services in commerce.

Did you know that inline skates were actually invented prior to the “conventional” two-by-two roller skates seen at skating rinks across the country?

In 1940 as World War II raged on, the US Army solicited bids from automakers for a new "light reconnaissance vehicle." Only three automakers responded and Willys-Overland was awarded the contract for a prototype nicknamed the "Quad." How did the “Quad” become the Jeep brand known today?

PLAY-DOH® putty was first developed by Kutol Products in the early 1900’s as a wallpaper cleaner, primarily for cleaning and removing soot from the surface of wallpaper.