Being robbed of a patent might have led to the creation of the company Master Lock, one of the most well-known lock manufacturers today. After he invented the laminated steel padlock, Harry Soref decided to file for a patent as soon as possible to prevent another incident like that he experienced with his cousin, Ben Urich; Urich had patented one of Soref’s designs much faster than his cousin could, robbing Soref of the patent.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
