Patent on apparatus for giving birth by centrifugal force

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The patent was filed in 1963 and granted in 1965. I don't think there's much concern over it being still in force.

And yes, the patent is for spinning a pregnant woman around rather quickly, with her head on the axis, causing the baby to pop out due to extra force. It's crazy. Although I'd contend, more valid than many software or business process patents granted in the last few years...

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