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technological achievements that helped stimulate picture of the progression and development
growth for our nation and beyond. NIHF inspires the of the camera and interact with cultural touch-
next generation of innovators by connecting them stones of imaging history.”
through stories of invention. The interactive gallery • Qualcomm: “Plug into the story of Qualcomm’s
of icons allows you to discover how these innovators smartphone technology, powered by our patent
have shaped the world around us. The most recent system. Started decades ago with the aim of
inductees are featured in a special display where you giving each person their own phone number,
can see prototypes of their inventions and hear them today these innovations enhance the lives of
discuss their inventive processes. billions of people around the world.”
The exhibit “Intellectual Property Power” cel- The museum also has exhibits that illuminate the
ebrates the story of IP and communicates its history of patent examination and the job of patent
significance to progress, innovation, and culture. examiners. Visitors can see how the USPTO and the
To illustrate how trademarks and patented material process of patent examination have changed over
make modern amenities possible, this experience the past 200 years and view patent models that were
features installations from many major corporations submitted to the office in the 1800s.
and institutions:
• The Ford Motor Company: “Take a seat in a Camp Invention
one-of-a-kind ride—a 1965 Ford Mustang Camp Invention, founded in 1990 by the USPTO
merged with a 2015 Ford Mustang. You’ll get a in partnership with NIHF, is another important ini-
hands-on experience with Intellectual Property tiative. Inspired and informed by NIHF inductees,
Power and see first-hand how patents fuel the Camp Invention is a national summer enrichment
evolution of technology.” program for children in grades K-6 that not only
• The George Eastman Museum: “Get a full promotes creativity and inventive thinking through

Figure 2. Students learn about the science of bubbles as part of Camp Invention at Hyattsville Elementary School,
Maryland, Summer 2017.