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The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.
The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.

The idea man: Inventors, frustrated from lack of time and money in attempts to develop an idea, may find comfort through Robert Clarke. His new company keeps one-third of profits from inventions it helps develop.

Date11/10/1970
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125975F
Stories of invention : told by inventors and their friends
Stories of invention : told by inventors and their friends
1889
Inventions could play a key part in Canada's industrial recovery, says Markham inventor Harold Humphrey.
Inventions could play a key part in Canada's industrial recovery, says Markham inventor Harold Humphrey.
10/21/1978
They're thinking: Charles Ledger andhis wife Gwen teach match in their North York and Markham schools with a new method that helps students develop problem-solving skills
They're thinking: Charles Ledger andhis wife Gwen teach match in their North York and Markham schools with a new method that helps students develop problem-solving skills
5/18/1987
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
9/14/1969
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
3/13/1984
That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p
That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p
5/12/1989
A device that enables deaf mutes to communicate by telephone is shown by its inventors (from left)
A device that enables deaf mutes to communicate by telephone is shown by its inventors (from left)
5/27/1975
Inventor and former prospector Henry Charbonneau, 78, demonstrates the exercise bicycle he developed that helps both arms and legs. He's hoping to find a manufacturer
Inventor and former prospector Henry Charbonneau, 78, demonstrates the exercise bicycle he developed that helps both arms and legs. He's hoping to find a manufacturer
11/26/1977
A matter of influence: Arthur Armstrong the chief developer of the town of Bramalea, says he billed Jan Davies, a Mississauga builder (pictured above) $25,000 helping to speed up a muncipal board meeting on land Davies wanted to develop - with help of Ontario Treasurer Darcy McKeough.
A matter of influence: Arthur Armstrong the chief developer of the town of Bramalea, says he billed Jan Davies, a Mississauga builder (pictured above) $25,000 helping to speed up a muncipal board meeting on land Davies wanted to develop - with help of Ontario Treasurer Darcy McKeough.
11/11/1977
Wojtek Fibak: Ranked No. 45 in world, Fibak has been hired as consultant to Tennis Candada to help develop talent
Wojtek Fibak: Ranked No. 45 in world, Fibak has been hired as consultant to Tennis Candada to help develop talent
1/16/1985
Shuttling between two jobs, the energetic two-level politician Charles Caccia may have to develop a grinding routine of commuting by air between his t(...)
Shuttling between two jobs, the energetic two-level politician Charles Caccia may have to develop a grinding routine of commuting by air between his t(...)
9/25/1968
Power site in Quebec Isle Maligne power dam on Saguenay River, Quebec, owned by Duke Price power company, develops 495,000 horsepower
Power site in Quebec Isle Maligne power dam on Saguenay River, Quebec, owned by Duke Price power company, develops 495,000 horsepower
12/5/1929