Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow refers to an accidental event that involves nuclear weapons, warheads or components which does not create the risk of nuclear war. These include: Accidental or unexplained nuclear detonation
Thomas A. Edison Patent Award. The Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, established in 1997, recognizes creativity of a patented device or process that has the potential of significantly enhancing some aspect of mechanical engineering.The award was funded through the efforts of the ASME Board on Research and Technology Development.
The patent awarded to Edison on February 19, 1878, specified a particular methodâembossingâfor capturing sound on tin-foil-covered cylinders. The next critical improvement in recording technology came courtesy of Edisonâs competitor in the race to develop the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell.