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[[File:Orbsmann.png|thumb|Orbsmann's Logo]] | [[File:Orbsmann.png|thumb|Orbsmann's Logo]] | ||
[[File:Unidentified man NLW3364625.jpg|thumb|Samuel Orbsmann 1886]] | [[File:Unidentified man NLW3364625.jpg|thumb|Samuel Orbsmann 1886]] | ||
Orbsmann's is | [[Orbsmann's]] is an American company that makes white orbs and was founded in 1880 by Samuel Orbsmann. The company is based in the United States and its products are sold worldwide. Orbsmann's orbs are made of a special type of material that is said to be unbreakable. The company claims that their orbs can be used for a variety of purposes, including decoration, paperweights, and even stress relief. Orbsmann's has been featured in a variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. | ||
Orbsmann's was purchased by [[The Fanmayer Group]] in 2015 but has retained Sam Orbsmann, the great grandson of the companies founder, as it's CEO and chief design engineer. | Orbsmann's was purchased by [[The Fanmayer Group]] in 2015 but has retained Sam Orbsmann, the great grandson of the companies founder, as it's CEO and chief design engineer. | ||
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== Orbsmann's "Copycat's" == | == Orbsmann's "Copycat's" == | ||
[[File:1933orb.png|thumb|An Orbsmann's Copycat Orb made by an unknown street vendor, 1936. Sold at auction for $200,000,000.00 USD|left]] | |||
During the mid 20th century many manufacturers began to copy orbsmann's designs. In order to protect his designs, orbsmann patented his process of making orbs in 1933. Orbsmann implemented the now infamous "Orbsmann's Copycat Program" in order to find and stop companies that were infringing on his patent. | During the mid 20th century many manufacturers began to copy orbsmann's designs. In order to protect his designs, orbsmann patented his process of making orbs in 1933. Orbsmann implemented the now infamous "Orbsmann's Copycat Program" in order to find and stop companies that were infringing on his patent. | ||
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The program was successful and helped Orbsmann's maintain its position as the leading manufacturer of orbs. | The program was successful and helped Orbsmann's maintain its position as the leading manufacturer of orbs. | ||
[[File:Samorbsmann.png|thumb|Sam Orbsmann at Orblab Campus Cupertino, 1996 ]] | [[File:Samorbsmann.png|thumb|Sam Orbsmann at Orblab Campus Cupertino, 1996 ]] | ||
Today, "copycat" orbs from this era fetch a much higher price than original Orbsmann orbs due to their rarity. | Today, "copycat" orbs from this era fetch a much higher price than original Orbsmann orbs due to their rarity. | ||