PATENT OF PRUNİNG SHEAR

 The patent for the pruning shear was a significant milestone in the tool's history. It provided inventors with the legal right to protect their design and prevent others from copying it. The first patent for a pruning shear was filed in 1879 by Walter Storz, a German inventor. 

Storz's design had a spring-loaded mechanism that allowed the blades to open automatically after each cut, making it more efficient than previous models. The patent gave him exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the pruning shear, which allowed him to profit from his invention.

Patents for pruning shears continue to be filed today, with inventors seeking to improve upon existing designs or create new ones. The patent process not only protects inventors' intellectual property but also encourages innovation by rewarding inventors for their ideas. Without the ability to patent their designs, inventors may not have the financial incentive to invest in research and development, leading to fewer advancements in the field.