A BETTER MOUSETRAP: PATENTS & THE PROCESS OF INVENTION — Cooper Union, 1991

Illustrated exhibition monograph published in conjunction with A Better Mousetrap: Patents & The Process of Invention, an exhibition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City.

Exploring the history of invention, patents, industrial design, and the creative process, this publication offers an intriguing look at the relationship between ideas, design, and technological innovation.

Includes the “Folding Structures” insert from Hoberman Associates, an especially interesting addition for collectors of innovative structural design, engineering, and inventive mechanisms.

A desirable publication for collectors and researchers interested in patent history, industrial and product design, engineering, invention, and the history of American technology.

Condition: Very Good. A well-preserved copy with some signs of previous handling or age. Includes the “Folding Structures” insert from Hoberman Associates. Please examine the photographs for the item's specific condition and completeness.

Bibliographic details

• Title: A Better Mousetrap: Patents & The Process of Invention

• Institution: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

• Publication year: 1991

• Format: Illustrated exhibition monograph

• Language: English

• Additional material: “Folding Structures” insert from Hoberman Associates

A distinctive piece of exhibition and design history, with an added connection to innovative folding structures and mechanical design. Offered as pictured; please review all photographs for details.