Come-apart car radiators with a top chamber that comes off like the oil pan of the engine. Then you could do a complete radiator-cleaning job at home.
By L.J.Bump, Vineland, N.J.
July 1958
Creative Ideas From The Past
Shaded eyeglasses to block out glare. A shallow overhang on the frame would have the same effect as holding your hand against your forehead.
By R.Blagden, E.Hampton. Conn.
July 1958
Patch testers for sunbathers to prevent bad burns. The chemically-treated stick-on patch would change color when further exposure is dangerous.
By Bill Crowell, Raleigh, N.C.
July 1958
Spray cans with a flexible feeder tube inside, weighted at the end. You could spray with the can tilted in any direction and get out all of the contents.
By Steve Solovitz, St. Louis
January 1963
Don’t think this is a problem anymore with modern-day pressurized paint cans such as this one from Amazon. Click on the image below for more details. (affiliate link)
Lift out foil liners, made in standard sizes for automobile ashtrays. Also, a tray designed for home use and sold with replaceable liners.
By Mrs. C.E.Wilson, Vanceboro, Maine.
January 1963
A plug-in bar with add on sections, to do the job of electrical molding. You would plug it in and anchor it flat to the wall to “install” new outlets.
By R.H. Morgan, Towaco, N.J.
January 1963
Not quite the same, but you can purchase a 12 outlet extension lead from Amazon! (affiliate link)
A combination carrying case for SLR cameras. A lower compartment would hold accessories that usually hang from the shoulder straps or bulge your pockets.
By George Galloway. N.Y.
January 1963
You can purchase an SLR case from Amazon by clicking on the image below. (affiliate link)
A pot saver switch on stoves. A housewife would set it before leaving the kitchen to answer the door or phone. All the burners would go off automatically in ten minutes.
By S.N.Stresnic, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
January 1963
This idea for a cordless vacuum cleaner would use batteries that could be recharged. This would mean that you wouldn’t be hindered from the dragging cord.
By Ruth Schrader, Clarksburg, California.
January 1962
Great idea, of course, you can now readily purchase cordless vacuum cleaners. Such as this one that is available from Amazon. (affiliate link)
Hinged steel mesh for reinforcing concrete. Then a handyman wouldn’t need a truck to haul it and six men to stomp it when pouring a patio.
By Darrell Huff, Pacific Grove, California.
January 1962