Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow refers to an accidental event that involves nuclear weapons, warheads or components which does not create the risk of nuclear war. These include: Accidental or unexplained nuclear detonation
Thomas A. Edison Patent Award. The Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, established in 1997, recognizes creativity of a patented device or process that has the potential of significantly enhancing some aspect of mechanical engineering.The award was funded through the efforts of the ASME Board on Research and Technology Development.
Edison's Industries and Patents. Thomas Edison executed the first of his 1,093 successful U.S. patent applications on 13 October 1868, at the age of 21. He filed an estimated 500â600 unsuccessful or abandoned applications as well. Edison also received many patents in countries other than the United States.