The company says it has been awarded more than 25,000 patents, an average of one a day over its 70-year life.

Conrad was awarded more than 200 patents throughout his life.

French was awarded a patent for his steam engine in 1809.

He was awarded more than 50 patents for his inventions.

He and his son developed twenty-four items that were awarded patents.

He was awarded a patent for a milk bottle holder in 1918.

Edison was awarded a patent for this invention in 1884.

He wrote 50 published articles on his specialty and was awarded eight patents.

The company had been awarded more than 10,000 patents.

He has also been a Director of several companies and been awarded four full international patents.