Inventors push ideas from garages to patents and markets
A roaming chorus of creators from garages to Alameda describes how patents turn quirky notions into products. Browning, Cypher, Teixeira, and others recount sealing jars, shoe inventions, and novelty gadgets, noting stubborn hurdles, advice from patent lawyers, and the surge of female and male inventors shaping modern gear.
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Ey Sher
Jean
Alameda
Dubb
Avith
Jnamy Sunny
Finn
Copley
America
Flibkerersy
Plato
Henfre
Ford UAW fight on drugs and alcohol abuse
Ford and the United Auto Workers opened a joint program at Ford to help employees overcome drug and alcohol problems. A similar initiative already underway at General Motors, with Ford the first automaker to adopt a lighter approach. The letter from Ford's Tabor Director Sidney McKenna notes limited knowledge of drug abuse but emphasizes vigilance and preparedness. The plan includes disciplining sellers, facilitating referrals, and training medical staff to handle employee issues.
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Detroit
UPI
United Ave Workers
Korg Motor Co
Ford
General Motors Corp
Ken Bannon
UAW
Ford Department
Bannan
Leltey
Ford Tabor
Sidney PF
MicKenna
Tard
Jetter
Soman
Planta
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Venlors
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Ria
W. Teixeira
Teixeira
Cypher
Goldey Gate Fields
Albany
Teixaira
Veixeira
Ami Fowler
TNR
Fallle
Lake
San Leandro
Nancy Baker
Beal
San
Jdse Patant
Hubert Dub
Jemens
Wattrdoy
Dubh
Ann Fowler
Biba
Vosrtias
Father Gray
Oyd. Voluesimal Furs
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Wostable
Hayward Correr
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