Curt is a former Assistant Editor at American Heritage. He is now a Senior Information Specialist at the University of Missouri. Previously, he was an instructor at the Missouri School of Journalism. Articles by this Contributor Summer 2007The Windshield Wiper Nonstop ones made drivers crazy. Inventing a solution did the same to Robert Kearns. Read >> Winter 2007Fake Fir Artificial Christmas trees have been around for centuries Read >> Spring 2007The FlashlightAt first it drank up so much power that flashes were all it was used for Read >> Winter 2006The Mattress For those seeking a good night’s sleep, hope springs eternal Read >> Spring 2006The Vacuum Cleaner Nobody knew how clean a carpet could be until it came along Read >> Fall 2006Child Car Seats They’ve been around since the Model T, but only recently have they become safety devices Read >> Summer 2005The Band-aid It’s not just a quick cosmetic fix Read >> Winter 2005Frozen Pizza At last it’s being chosen because of appetite rather than apathy Read >> Fall 2005The Toaster Inventors burn the midnight oil so you won’t burn your morning bread Read >> Summer 2004The Shopping Cart The invention that made “Giant Economy Size” possible Read >> Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page Next › Last page Last »
