Gummed paper reinforcements with a slit at one side. Then you could repair loose-leaf pages without removing the sheets from the book.
By J.M. McPhee, Braintree, Mass.
March 1963
This idea obviously was a great one as they are now readily available for purchase from most stationers or Amazon…
Stubbier paint cans would provide a wider mouth for broader brushes. Cans with a greater diameter than their height wouldn’t tip over so easily either.
By Donald Nauman, Caledonia, Minn.
March 1963
You can purchase paint from Amazon, although at the time of posting I could only find it on the UK amazon site, not the US one…
For better karting, a quick change gear reduction for the clutch so you could make changes for speed, power, or track variations quicker, easier and cheaper.
By Gary Pittman, Independence, Pa.
March 1963
Two-faced rulers marked on one face with measurements from the midpoint outwards would make it easier to determine the center between points.
By R.E.Solfest, Eau Claire, Wis.
March 1962
You can purchase various different rulers on Amazon
Pick-up sheets of metal foil on boxes with a choice of small, medium, or large sheets would result in less waste than with the one-size rolls and make the foil much easier to use.
By Leon Holub, Island Park, New York.
March 1962
You can purchase foil sheets on Amazon…
Made for the job funnels would be designed so as to fit wide-mouth and regular vacuum bottles. They’d also have large enough bottom openings to handle thick soups.
By Mrs. Alex Mitin, Bay Port, Mich.
March 1962
You can purchase a set of funnels on Amazon…
An idea for brake inspection ports on car and truck wheels. Removing the hubcap would expose the port in the brake drum for checking lining wear.
By R.E.Baker, W.Lafayette, Ind.
March 1962
A pull-out hose similar to those that are found on kitchen sinks would be excellent for rinsing out the tub or for bathing and shampooing your kids.
By Mrs. G.K.Williamson, Bedford, Ind.
March 1962
Childproof sink cabinets you’d open with a push-button or lever on the top. This would keep toddlers from reaching harmful cleaning chemicals.
By Mrs. M.Koslover, Reading, Mass.
March 1961
Triggered pump oilers in the handles of die stocks and tap wrenches, and an oil exit at the cutting point. No more stops to apply oil.
By A.R.Tanner Jr., Poughkeepsie, New York.
March 1961
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