“A boy of five is thought to be the UK’s youngest person to patent an invention after coming up with a labor-saving broom to help his father sweep leaves.” (BBC News)
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Wouldn’t it be fantastic to encourage more kids to invent things? I’ll bet they’d come up with tons of fresh ideas and real solutions. Very nice story!
Hey this is weird. Re-reading the story I discovered I met his Dad once. I got thinking hang on a minute I knew I patent agent in Derbyshire who helped me with an invention once. And checking my mail – yes ! His name was Houghton. How cool is that lol. I have met the guy who was inn the story I posted! Think I’ll contact him and send my congrats.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic to encourage more kids to invent things? I’ll bet they’d come up with tons of fresh ideas and real solutions. Very nice story!
That is so cool, i couldn’t help but smile =]
Hey this is weird. Re-reading the story I discovered I met his Dad once. I got thinking hang on a minute I knew I patent agent in Derbyshire who helped me with an invention once. And checking my mail – yes ! His name was Houghton. How cool is that lol. I have met the guy who was inn the story I posted! Think I’ll contact him and send my congrats.
Oh yes, Andrew… you must!
How cool is that! That’s why I keep old emails!