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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

Inventor at work: Carl Smith and his cockatiel, Pretty Bird, test his latest invention

Date4/25/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133974F
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.
11/10/1970
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
What's up? A newly hatched cockatiel takes a look at the world as he stands on the hand of John Bennett, the birdman of Durham. The Uxbridge resident imports and breeds exotic birds and has a stock of 400 feathered friends ranging from finches to toucans.
6/15/1982
The inventor of powdered wine, 47-year-old Donald Pilla of Burlington, tests new products in his basement
The inventor of powdered wine, 47-year-old Donald Pilla of Burlington, tests new products in his basement
3/20/1978
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
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
Unilens inventor: Toronto optometrist Carl Evans, shown in 1982, began developing the Unilens 24 years ago.
Unilens inventor: Toronto optometrist Carl Evans, shown in 1982, began developing the Unilens 24 years ago.
3/12/1982
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.
10/5/1979
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.
1/6/1983
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.
2/18/1991
Rising to the occasion: Inventor Mark Chambers tests a fresh batch of edible bread bowls baked by Dino Iaizzo at the Golden Loaf Bakery.
Rising to the occasion: Inventor Mark Chambers tests a fresh batch of edible bread bowls baked by Dino Iaizzo at the Golden Loaf Bakery.
1/10/1995
Erno Rubik: Inventor of Rubik's Cube waited six years for his puzzle to catch on and sell 150 million copies.
Erno Rubik: Inventor of Rubik's Cube waited six years for his puzzle to catch on and sell 150 million copies.
5/23/1988
Wondrous claims disputed: David Graham, inventor of the Graham Potentializer, claims his rotating bed improves creativity in healthy people and is useful for treating brain-damaged children
Wondrous claims disputed: David Graham, inventor of the Graham Potentializer, claims his rotating bed improves creativity in healthy people and is useful for treating brain-damaged children
2/12/1980