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A new twist

For over 600 years, papers were clipped together by ribbon through parallel Incisions in theupper left hand corner of the pages. Finally, in 1835, the straight Pin invented by Howeprovided an alternative.

But it was Johan Valeer who created The paper clip in 1901 and gave a much needed twist

to the loose papers saga.

A simple piece of wire bent at the ends, that holds sheets perfectly.Simple but Effective! Isnt it?

Think practical!

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Make your mark

Back in 1770, breadcrumbs were the preferred means to erase pencil marks. UntilEdward Naime developed the eraser. Once while working he accidentally Picked up a pieceof rubber instead of the lump of bread and put it to good use.

Naime rubbed his way into the history by helping us erase our mistakes easily.

Have you made your mark yet?

Think again!

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A true visionary

Meet Salvino DArmante, the man credited with the invention of thefirst wearable Eyeglasses.

The man who gave future generations a clear vision.

How clear is your vision?

Think clear!

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Punched. Filed. Found

Even the simplest of inventions can be filed as a total success. Benjamin Smith In 1885 andlater Charles Brooks improvised the hole punch to make what we know todayas the paper punch.

And ensured that we never misplace a single Paper.

Think convenience!

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Dip, dip, dip

A hot cup of water and a hand-sewn silk bag with just the right amount of leavesand the perfect flavour. Your favourite cuppa is ready, wherever you may be.Around 1908, Thomas Sullivan successfully marketed tea bags and introducedthe world to a new world of convenience and luxury.

So sit back, take a sip and get refreshed for your next big idea.

Dip by dip!

Think fresh!

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Point taken

In 1938, Hungarian journalist Laszio Biro pondered about the fact thatnewspaper ink dried quickly, leaving the paper dry and smudge-free.Biro went a Step further and devised a new point with a tiny ballbearing that would rotate and help the ink flow smoother.

Till date this tiny ball adorns the pockets of billions around the world asthe ubiquitous ball point pen.

A tiny innovation or a big Revolutionits up to you!

Think smart!

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Pinning it up

Wondering how to pay a fifteen-dollar bet, Walter Hunt unconsciouslytwisted a piece of wire into one of the greatest inventions of all time the safety pin.

Truly the brightest of ideas come at the most unexpected times.

Dont they?

Think simple!

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Zip this

Automatic Continuous Clothing Closure or the humble zipper was invented by EliasHowe in 1851. Nearly 44 years later, Judson Whitcomb marketed as the Clasp Locker.Today, he is recognised as the inventor of the zipper.

A big idea Isnt any good till you put it at work, is it?

Think practical!

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Cover that ouch

Cotton buyer Earle Dickson invented the modern-day band-aid to protecthis wife, Josephines active fingers. This small strip continuous to provide thehealing touch to millions of people around the world.

Especially children.

Think healing!

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In a sticky situation

Engineer Richard Drew saw two auto body painters struggle to make aclean dividing line on two color paint jobs. Drews ingenious solutionfor the painters dilemma was the worlds first masking tape.The Scotch Cellulose Tape (as we know It today) finds a place in everyself-respecting home and office in the world.

So the next time you are in a sticky situation,dont look for an easy way out.

Look for a solution!

Think solutions!

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Got a match

In 1855, John Edward Lundstrom lit up the world with his humble invention.Lundstrom solved the problem of phussy jaw and created the worlds first safety match.

A simple stick of fire or a bold beacon of light?

You decide.

Think safety!

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Key this in

A printers strike is what spurred on Christopher Sholes to invent the typewriter.In 1867, after several unsuccessful attempts, Sholes along with his partnersSoule and Gidden developed a basic prototype with a key for each letter thatstruck upward onto a flat plate. This produced a carbon impression of each letter.

With this grit, Sholes proved that behind every stubborn situation is a latent

Opportunity, waiting to be exposed. Have you looked for it?

Think ahead!