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Anyone know someone who invented something and made some money?
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:02 pm
Dad and grandpas friend invented the pop tab on cans and made a fortune still make royalties
High school counselor invented the little tab on the middle of some brands of shoes on the toe that pulls it forward with laces.
Neighbors kid down the block patented the silicon handle for yeti tumblers and sold it to them
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 7:05 pm
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Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:04 pm to NYCAuburn
Some nerd I know created a message board for losers to hang out on
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:07 pm to NYCAuburn
7 Minute Abs
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:08 pm to NYCAuburn
My great uncle was part of the team that invented ziploc bags
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:09 pm to shutterspeed
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7 Minute Abs
What if someone comes out with 6 minute abs?
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:12 pm to NYCAuburn
My great uncle invented the Chicago Sunroof but never got any royalties. He flies into a rage anytime he hears Vince Gilligan's name.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:12 pm to NYCAuburn
When in college, I invented a way to sneak beer into the stadium.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:14 pm to patnuh
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What if someone comes out with 6 minute abs?
No. No, no, not 6. I said 7. Nobody's comin' up with 6. Who works out in 6 minutes? You won't even get your heart goin, not even a mouse on a wheel
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:17 pm to arseinclarse
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Some nerd I know created a message board for losers to hang out on
Got a t-shirt?
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:18 pm to NYCAuburn
I know the guy who invented the hair socks or booms used to clean up oil spills. He was a hairdresser when he got the idea. Well, actually my folks know him. I just know him through them.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:18 pm to The Easter Bunny
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My great uncle was part of the team that invented ziploc bags
That’s pretty cool
I forgot about friends dad from elementary helped develop the Reebok pump shoes. He use to bring them in for everyone. We went crazy when they came out with the co2 ones
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:18 pm to NYCAuburn
My mom's cousin is married to a guy who holds a bunch of medical patents. If you work in the medical field you most likely use their lab testing products. Their net worth is in the nine figure range or close to it. Other than a nice house and a good bit of travel they don't live real extravagantly.
ETA they used to test the products with their own blood samples. I was scared to visit them as a kid because they might ask me to give blood.
ETA they used to test the products with their own blood samples. I was scared to visit them as a kid because they might ask me to give blood.
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:20 pm to NYCAuburn
Went to college with the son of the guy that invented this drill bit...
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:22 pm to NYCAuburn
Phil Swift is my dad
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:23 pm to Mr Personality
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Phil Swift is my dad
Ask him if Flexseal can work on that WAP.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:23 pm to NYCAuburn
My Uncle invented the circuit that saves your progress due to unexpected shutdown when he worked for Texas Instruments. Since he did it using their equipment, facilities, and products the patent belongs to them. He did get an award and a $10k bonus though. (this was back in the late 80's/early 90's)
Moral of the story:: If you're gonna invent something, don't do it at work.
Moral of the story:: If you're gonna invent something, don't do it at work.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:23 pm to NYCAuburn
A friend’s grandfather was the politician Dudley Leblanc who invented Hadacol. If you’re not old enough to remember, it was basically akin to a snake oil that had vitamins and was 12% alcohol.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:25 pm to NYCAuburn
One of my dad’s friend’s grandpa invented the Higgins boat. I assume they made and are still making a bit of money.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:27 pm to Sidicous
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Moral of the story:: If you're gonna invent something, don't do it at work.
That’s the truth. If you wanna see an interesting story on how patents work look up the story behind Gatorade. It was done in the University’s lab with government grant money during the scientist free time.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:30 pm to NYCAuburn
Ruff Hewn and Buccaneer Slacks
I don’t think anyone is going to remember those, though.
I don’t think anyone is going to remember those, though.
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