not only does the US patent office grant antigravity but some silly ones like the following

United States Patent Application 20050239024
Kind Code A1
Kemp, Ian David ; et al. October 27, 2005

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Toilet training aides and kits


Abstract
Toilet training aides, toilet training kits and related bathroom training aides and kits are disclosed. Toilet training aides may take the form of a multiple page booklet such a passport like booklet. The pages of the booklet may have a series of iconic images each depicting a toilet activity to a pre-literate or semi-literate child. Associated with each iconic image is a progress indicating area in which success indicating means may be placed for successful completion of the represented activity. Kits can include personal hygiene products ergonomically adapted to be used by a child. The aides and kits disclosed motivate and instruct a toddler or young child on all aspects of toilet training in both a comprehensive and focused manner.


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Inventors: Kemp, Ian David; (Gosforth, GB) ; McCabe, Michael Gerard; (Consett Co., GB) ; Naess, Jon Aleksander; (Lancy, CH)
Correspondence Name and Address: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DIVISION
WINTON HILL TECHNICAL CENTER - BOX 161
6110 CENTER HILL AVENUE
CINCINNATI
OH
45224
US


Assignee Name and Adress: The Procter & Gamble Company


Serial No.: 879337
Series Code: 10
Filed: June 29, 2004

U.S. Current Class: 434/236
U.S. Class at Publication: 434/236
Intern'l Class: