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re: Anyone know someone who invented something and made some money?
Posted on 10/22/20 at 8:46 am to tigergirl10
Posted on 10/22/20 at 8:46 am to tigergirl10
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Dad and grandpas friend invented the pop tab on cans and made a fortune still make royalties
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Sure, Jan.
“Ermal Fraze, founder of the Dayton Reliable Tool & Mfg. Co. invented the pop-top beverage can in the 1960’s which opens with the pull of a tab. He died in 1989 at the age of 76”.
Dont believe me? okay
My family's business actually is partnered with Reliable and has been since their creation in late 40's. Both business started at the same time(Gpa's was actually about a year prior). the company make parts and dies for their equipment and still does to this day.. My dad took over in '68. not sure how your quote is trying disprove me
This post was edited on 10/22/20 at 8:50 am
Posted on 10/22/20 at 8:49 am to NYCAuburn
Great replies, love seeing American ingenuity and the rewards of it.
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