As schoolchildren, we learned the names of famous inventors from history ... them all a debt for making our lives easier. The best inventions make us wonder what we ever did without them.

As it turns out, most inventors, including the most groundbreaking, don't achieve success with every creation they devise. Curious? Click on for some lesser-known inventions by famous inventors.

In order to begin the process of protecting your invention you must first disclose the invention to the Technology Transfer Office. "Public disclosure" of your invention through publication, ...