Becky "have I got a patent for you" Giesfeldt

Okay, today I have been spending time looking up patents for different ideas and to see what kinds of stuff is out there in new packaging technologies. Apparently this is what you do in R&D. During my searches I have been running accross some very interesting patents. Keep in mind that I am not looking for these things, they just appear in my searches. Here are a few and I will get back with more as they come:

US6167578: Device for washing crotch region of patient

US5961503: Boar semen collection bag

First, ask yourself why are these things being made, then ask yourself why someone is so proud of their invention that they want to patent it.