Funny Patents

This "Funny Patents" section of our site features the most crazy, funny, clever, unique, outrageous, strange, odd, bizarre, ingenious, and wacky patents ever filed.

Please take a look at what we have found to be some of the best in funny and wacky inventions, including these favorites:

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Fireplace with Waterfall: A Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6901925 better known as the Fireplace with Waterfall is one of those things that truly tests the range of silliness acceptable within the human condition. Perhaps one too many warm and fuzzy martinis inspired this idea of a fireplace having one or more waterfalls in front of a fire. It might explain it, and then again, it might not. Read on, and…. Keep warm and dry.

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Simulated Wedding Cake: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 7021465 concerns the Simulated Wedding Cake, a must have for brides, grooms, best men and ladies in simulated waiting! How one can invent a simulation, which by definition is a copy of something, is a conundrum that does not appear to be addressed in this silly exposé. Read on anyway, and may you and all your wedding guests really eat cake.

Is the Smoker Hat Hazardous to Health and is it a Great Idea?

by Cosetta

United States Patent #4858627, better known as the Smoker’s Hat, represents one inventor’s attempt to save the environment from the ill affects of smoking. Despite lofty intentions, silly is still the operative word when it comes to describing the meaning and purpose of the Smoker’s Hat. Read on and see if you agree.

Pillow With Retractable Umbrella: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

United States Patent 6711769 refers to a Pillow With a Retractable Umbrella, the beach accessory to end all beach accessories. This invention is comprised of a pillow that transforms into a pillow with a retractable umbrella to offer optimum protection if a user is lying in the sun. Should you get one? I would wait if I were you.

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Drinks That Jump Across Counters: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Have you ever thought about how impressed friends and relatives might be if you could make your glass of whatever you are drinking jump across the nearest bar or counter? No, well, maybe you haven’t had enough drinks to consider the proposition, better known as United States Patent #5678617, the Jumping Drink Bar Device, but whether you drink or not, read on and …well, just read on.

Vibrating Body-Piercing Jewelry: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

US Patent# 6865907 concerns Vibrating Body-Piercing Jewelry, which comes with its very own motor and housing for such unit. It is a very versatile sort of thing as it can be worn on a body part that is either pierced or non-pierced. (Neon colors may also be available, but if they are, the cost could run either an arm and a leg or possibly a thighbone. Read and pulsate…if you dare.

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Matching Collars for Dog and Owner: Great idea?

by Cosetta

In keeping with the most honored tradition that dogs after a long while begin to resemble their owners and vice verse, Patent# US D504984, Matching Collar for Dog and Owner, offers a way to publicly display your affection for your pet, (which is also sometimes referred to in polite circles as making an ass of yourself). Read on for details, but resist the urge to bark.

Edible Garments: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6872119 which refers to Garments Having Edible Components and Methods for Making Same dates back to 2005 and is not meant for bad teeth, diabetics or even the discerning dressers among us. (No need to name names. You know who you are.) Read on and learn more about a decadent yet very silly way to dress for almost any type of affair.

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Cut Weeds While You Play Golf: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent # US 6988954, the Weed Cutting Golf Club, is a fairly new invention dating back to 2006. The creators of this gas-powered, weed-whacking golf club had several ideas in mind, all of which are silly but will be included below. Read on and…fore!

Pillow Crash Helmet: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

U.S. Patent #3,538,508, also known as the Pillow Crash Helmet dates back to 1970 and is just as silly today as it was then. More than likely inspired by the courtesy pillows handed out on airplanes, this pillow goes a step further and upon command, becomes a crash helmet. Read on for some smashing details.