{
  "patent_number": "US 1505592",
  "country": "US",
  "title": "How the Popsicle Was Invented by Accident",
  "original_title": "Frozen confectionery",
  "summary": "A 1924 patent for a frozen treat made by freezing flavored liquid around a wooden stick, commonly known today as a Popsicle.",
  "what_it_does": "The patent describes a method for creating a frozen confection by placing a handle into a container of liquid, such as soda or fruit juice, and freezing the mixture until it becomes a solid block. The handle remains embedded in the frozen mass, allowing the user to hold the treat without touching the ice directly. This simple mechanical design allows for a portable, handheld frozen snack that melts slowly while being consumed.",
  "what_it_does_not_cover": [
    "Does not cover non-frozen confections or candies.",
    "Does not cover liquid-based treats that do not utilize a handle or stick for consumption.",
    "Does not cover the chemical composition of the flavoring or the specific type of liquid used."
  ],
  "filed": "1924-07-19",
  "granted": "1924-08-19",
  "expires": "1944-07-18",
  "status": "expired",
  "holder": "Individual",
  "holder_url": "https://patentbrief.org/company/individual",
  "inventors": [
    {
      "name": "Frank W Epperson",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/frank-w-epperson"
    }
  ],
  "times_cited": 23,
  "tags": [
    "consumer_electronics"
  ],
  "abstract": null,
  "url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1505592/popsicle-epperson",
  "markdown_url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/1505592/popsicle-epperson/md",
  "google_patents_url": "https://patents.google.com/patent/US1505592",
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