Top 10 Weirdest Patents Filed by Big Tech Companies

Big tech companies are known for innovation, but not every idea is a winner

Some patents filed by major players like Google, Amazon, and Apple reveal outlandish and strange concepts that rarely see the light of day

Here are 10 of the most bizarre patents filed by tech giants. 1. Google's Floating Data Center. Filed in 2007, Google's patent for a floating data center is one of its more ambitious and unusual ideas

This concept involves placing data centers on ships that are anchored off. shore. Powered by wave energy and equipped with advanced cooling systems using ocean water

these floating facilities are meant to cut energy costs and minimize environmental impact

While it's inventive, the practical challenges make it a rare site outside the drawing board

2. Amazon's Flying Warehouse. Amazon filed a patent in 2016 for a flying warehouse that would

function as a drone hub. The idea was for the warehouse to hover above cities

stopped with products and deploy drones to make swift deliveries. It's a futuristic vision straight out of

science fiction yet the logistical hurdles not to mention aviation regulations have kept this one grounded 3 Google Motorized throat tattoo In 2013 Google filed a patent for a motorized tattoo that could be placed on a person throat serving as a microphone for communication

This tattoo would transmit voice data directly to mobile devices, making it hands-free

The idea of a throat tattoo raised eyebrows and concerns about privacy, and it remains one of the company's stranger inventions

4. Sony's Smart wig. Sony's patent for a smart wig takes wearable tech to a whole new level. Filed in 2013

this wig was designed to include sensors and processes that could monitor vital signs

act as a GPS, and even control various devices through head movements. Though novel, the smart

wig never really caught on with consumers who might prefer less obtrusive tech

5. IBM's Coffee Delivery Dron. IBM took a unique approach to coffee delivery with a 2018 patent for drones that would deliver coffee directly to tied individuals

The drone would use census to detect signs of drowsiness and deliver a cup of coffee just when it was needed most While it might sound convenient there are obvious risks like scalding coffee flying above your head 6 Apple paper bag In 2016 Apple filed a patent for a paper bag This wasn

just any paper bag, it was specially designed to have a high recycled content and reinforced to handle

heavy items. The patent itself detailed the structural elements that supposedly made this bag

more durable and eco-friendly. It's certainly the oddest patent for a company known for sleep tech, not brown bags

7. Microsoft's Digital Deceased Chatbot. One of Microsoft's most controversial patents involves a chatbot that uses digital memories to, resurrect, deceased individuals

Filed in 2020, this AI-driven bot would learn from social media posts and other data to mimic

the personality of a deceased person. Although it raises intriguing questions about legacy

it's also sparked ethical concerns regarding privacy and grieving. Samsung's odor emitter, Samsung patented a device in 2015 that could emit different scents from your smartphone

The concept was that users could receive smells with messages enhancing their multimedia experience While the practical application of smell notifications is questionable it does highlight Samsung innovative spirit

and willingness to explore all senses. 9. Amazon's Aquatic storage facility. Amazon patented a plan in

2017 for an underwater storage facility. Products would be kept in waterproof containers

stored beneath the body of water, and retrieved using buoyant technology. While it seems environment

mentally challenging, the idea was meant to create more efficient and innovative storage solutions

for the e-commerce giant's vast inventory. 10. Google's hoverboard shoes. Filed in 2019, Google's patent for hoverboard shoes could

provide wearers with a bit of a, floating, experience. The concept would allow individuals to glide

along the ground on a self-balancing platform similar to roller skates but with tech enhancements

for balance. Although these shoes might be fun, safety concerns have likely kept them from becoming

reality. Big tech's strangest patents showcase a mix of ambitious innovation and wild imagination

While not all of them are destined for the shelves, they provide a glimpse into the futuristic

thinking of some of the world's most inventive companies