The Art of Inventing by Edwin J. Prindle
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| Author | Prindle, Edwin J. (Edwin Jay), 1868-1942 |
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| Title | The Art of Inventing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Art of Inventing" by Edwin J. Prindle is a technical paper written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1906. The book discusses the principles and methods behind making technical and patentable inventions, emphasizing the commercial importance of the inventor's role in society. Prindle, who is also a member of the New York Bar, provides insights into how inventive processes work, challenging the notion that inventors are born with unique talents while suggesting that inventiveness can be cultivated through methodical approaches. In this work, Prindle delves deep into what constitutes inventing, outlining different categories of protectable inventions, such as machines and compositions of matter. He emphasizes that successful inventions often emerge from methodical research, creativity, and logical reasoning rather than spontaneous inspiration. By dissecting the inventive process into various stages—selecting a problem, analyzing previous solutions, and creatively combining known elements—he illustrates how some of history's greatest inventions, like the automatic steam engine and various technical devices, evolved from simple ideas into sophisticated solutions. Ultimately, Prindle's exploration demystifies the art of inventing, presenting it as a systematic pursuit that combines imagination with rigorous study. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45541 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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