Oliver Heaviside--An inventor who failed to file crucial patents

Brian Spear

World Patent Information, 2006, vol. 28, issue 3, 248-250

Abstract: Oliver Heaviside was an inventor who had a good insight into the mathematical basis behind much electrical engineering of the late 19th century. He was also able to apply his theoretical knowledge to practical problems; however, he seems to have had but a single patent. The author seeks to explore the reasons behind Heaviside's lack of patents to protect and exploit his inventions.

Keywords: Heaviside; Kelvin; Eccentric; inventor; Electrical; engineering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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