USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Captains of Industry were known for being prolific inventors.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -George Westinghouse: Servant Leader, Inventor, Captain of Industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -The exclusive purpose of the patent system is to benefit the patent holder. The Indian Patent Act, 1970, was amended and made effective from January 1, 2005. The exclusive purpose of the patent system is to benefit the patent holder is not a correct statement regarding the patent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) Known for: Edison is one of the most famous inventors of all time. He was prolific, but his best-known inventions include the incandescent light bulb, phonograph, and an early movie camera. Try this: Learn how to make your own incandescent light bulb using a glass jar and a battery.

Detailed explanation-4: -A patent owner has the right to decide who may – or may not – use the patented invention for the period in which the invention is protected. In other words, patent protection means that the invention cannot be commercially made, used, distributed, imported, or sold by others without the patent owner’s consent.

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