Practically Classics Forum

Afraid not Rich.

Not Ssignois or Squant then

If you are not an inventive type, it suggests something fairly simple like an item of clothing or some kind of accessory; nothing too technical.

Were you involved in the pharmaceutical industry during the 1980s?

None of those, but yes, something very simple, still in use today in their millions.

(Martin, I was inventive, but am really only known for one product)

Gideon Sundback

Nope,

want a clue?

The kind of item might assist.......I thought I had cracked it with the inventor of the zip

My invention is invaluble for driving in the dark and really took off during the second world war when approved for use in blackouts.

Percy Shaw

That'll be another victory to the Welsh then. Subject to confirmation by Mister Eye of course.


Some say that if Percy Shaw had seen that cat walking away from rather than approaching him, he'd have invented the pencil sharpener.