What do “Shark Tank,” Abraham Lincoln, and the Super Soaker have in common? Each has played a part in America’s longstanding and unique history of honoring the inventors who make life better for everyone.
Most people who watch “Shark Tank” don’t realize the 10-minute pitches they see are an edited version of a full pitch, which can last two hours. The Sharks almost always ask, “Do you have a patent?” The answer can easily be the make-or-break moment where the deal comes to life or falls through.