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The Week's Best Patents From Google, Microsoft & Apple - But Not Facebook The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues the week’s new patents every Tuesday. A quick check of what some big techn companies scored this week offers a telling glimpse of their varying fortunes.

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Inventor To Squeeze Ketchup Maker Over Packets Back in 2010, Heinz seemed to solve an age-old problem routinely faced by fans enjoying its ketchup on the move. With the new “Dip & Squeeze” packet, consumers could both easily spread the condiment on burgers and sandwiches, as well as use it as a dip for french fries.

"Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent." - Thomas Edison