1934 Inventions & Innovations Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 03 Apr Cat's Eye road safety device patented: The Cat's Eye, a reflective road safety device, was patented on April 3, 1934, by Percy Shaw in the UK. This invention greatly improved nighttime visibility for drivers and has since become a standard feature on roads worldwide. source: britannica.com
- 02 Jun London Act of 1934: International Intellectual Property Agreement: On June 2, 1934, 39 nations signed the London Act, a comprehensive revision of international conventions on copyright, patents, trademarks, and designs. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 04 Jul Leo Szilard's atomic bomb patent: On July 4, 1934, physicist Leo Szilard filed a patent for a nuclear reactor, laying the groundwork for the development of the atomic bomb. source: en.wikipedia.org
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