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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.

Inventions could play a key part in Canada's industrial recovery, says Markham inventor Harold Humphrey.

Date10/21/1978
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0128613F
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.
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
11/10/1970
Inventor at work: Carl Smith and his cockatiel, Pretty Bird, test his latest invention
Inventor at work: Carl Smith and his cockatiel, Pretty Bird, test his latest invention
Russell, Jim
4/25/1983
Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.
Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
10/5/1979
Dollar dispenser: Morley Hall's invention works like this: Put in 8 new dollar coins ù easily identified by the loon ù and then flick them out with your thumb
Dollar dispenser: Morley Hall's invention works like this: Put in 8 new dollar coins ù easily identified by the loon ù and then flick them out with your thumb
Brennan, Pat
10/7/1987
A hill of beans: Donald Prazmowski displays a model of his soy bean oil extracting invention.
A hill of beans: Donald Prazmowski displays a model of his soy bean oil extracting invention.
Cooper, David
1/6/1983
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
Dunlop, Alan
3/13/1984
Catching on: Jamie troke shows off his invention, plastic hooks that attach to a computer to hang the keyboard on when it is not in use.
Catching on: Jamie troke shows off his invention, plastic hooks that attach to a computer to hang the keyboard on when it is not in use.
Madonik, Rick
2/18/1991
Louis Romberg: Getting rich from a simple invention.
Louis Romberg: Getting rich from a simple invention.
Bezant, Graham
10/24/1980
Family Law: Judge Dave Humphrey and son David, a lawyer, congratulate the family's latest addition to the legal profession, daughter Mary
Family Law: Judge Dave Humphrey and son David, a lawyer, congratulate the family's latest addition to the legal profession, daughter Mary
Bull, Ron
3/31/1989
Mark Terry, right, interviews Sara Borsford and Mark Humphrey on the set of CTV's drama series, E
Mark Terry, right, interviews Sara Borsford and Mark Humphrey on the set of CTV's drama series, E
Brennan, Pat
12/20/1989
A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils
A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils
Geo, Mario
9/25/1970
Painful recovery: Michael McGauley of Etobicoke, whose legs were crushed below the knee when a drunk driver ran into him in 1989, faces more operations
Painful recovery: Michael McGauley of Etobicoke, whose legs were crushed below the knee when a drunk driver ran into him in 1989, faces more operations
Loek, Dick
12/6/1991