🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP

Think celebrities only make headlines for red carpets and recording studios? Think again.

In this episode, Adam Diament dives into the world of celebrity inventors—yes, real U.S. patent holders. From Michael Jackson’s anti-gravity shoes to Hedy Lamarr’s game-changing frequency-hopping tech, these stars went beyond entertainment and into innovation.

Featured in this episode:

• 👞 Michael Jackson – Anti-gravity shoes
• 🧷 Jamie Lee Curtis – Diaper with wipe pocket
• 🎸 Eddie Van Halen – Guitar support device
• 🎹 Prince – Keytar design
• 📡 Hedy Lamarr – Frequency-hopping technology
• 💄 Charlie Sheen – ChapStick dispenser
• 🩰 Bill Nye – Ballet pointe shoe
• 🥁 Marlon Brando – Drumhead tensioning system
• 🧦 Julie Newmar – Pantyhose for cheeky derriere shaping
• 🎼 Harry Connick Jr. – Digital sheet music sync system

Plus, a bonus list of even more celebrity inventors (hello, Abraham Lincoln!).

If you’ve ever wondered what IP and pop culture have in common—this is the episode for you.

📱 Need help filing your own patent? Call Adam at 424-281-0162
💼 Visit nolanheimann.com/podcast

Until next time: Keep on inventing.