For better traction, metal tanks under the beds of pickup trucks. You’d fill them with water. A drain plug would allow emptying when desired.
By W.F.May, Credtwood, Ky.
February 1961
For better traction, metal tanks under the beds of pickup trucks. You’d fill them with water. A drain plug would allow emptying when desired.
By W.F.May, Credtwood, Ky.
February 1961
Coot-to-the-touch electric irons with all outer parts except the sole plate cast in one piece of an asbestos-cement and fiber-glass composition.
By S.L.Steigman, Howard Beach, New York.
February 1961
I doubt a household product would be allowed to be sold with asbestos in it these days!
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A magnetic belt would be great for holding nails and small parts for someone doing odd jobs around the house. It could also be used to hold straight pins or hobby pins.
By Muriel Carey, New Castle, Pa.
February 1961
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A pooch-drying tent to replace the hood on the warm-air hair dryers that women use on their hair. It would dry a dog after a bath or a walk in the rain.
By W.Ronson, Jamaica, New York.
February 1961
Battery-operated drills would be ideal for those jobs that are far away from a power source. You would beef up its rechargeable battery at an outlet before heading for the worksite.
By B.W.Pierce, Norwalk, Ohio.
February 1961
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Eyeglasses with a pocket in one sidepiece to hold an identification plate with the owner’s name and address. Then lost glasses might be returned.
By R.F.Swenson, Worcester, Mass.
February 1960
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Abrasive gloves with a coating of sand on the palms and the front fingers. They’d be fine for light sanding, particularly on small objects.
By Kay Gordin, Derby, Kan.
February 1960
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Radio tie points on long strips that could be cut apart. You’d snip off the number of points needed and then clip them to the mounting lugs.
By D.P.Schneider, Waterburg, Conn.
February 1960
A magnet on the hub of movie film reels. Then with some iron filings cemented to the end of leader film, it would be easy to thread.
By H.L.Woodward, Sioux City, Iowa.
February 1960
A pull-down partition in station wagons for warmth upfront. How about a transparent recessed roof panel riding on tracks like a garage door?
By J.J.Vernimmen, Grand Rapids.
February 1960
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