Imperial Patent Office • Crown Registry

Notable Inventions of the Modern Era

A Chronological Survey of Remarkable Scientific Endeavours

This historical record documents the most significant inventions of our era, each representing a leap forward in human ingenuity and scientific understanding. The timeline below presents these marvels in chronological order, with detailed patent information available upon selection. These innovations reflect the boundless creativity of the Empire's greatest minds and the inexorable march of progress in our modern age of scientific wonder.

1
1892
2
1887
3
1899
4
1905
5
1907
6
1911
7
1919

Published by the Royal Patent Office • London, England • Est. 1852