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June 03, 2025Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 31 minutePlayOn this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts....moreShareView all episodesBy WKAR Public Media522 ratingsJune 03, 2025Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 31 minutePlayOn this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts....moreMore shows like Michigan MinuteView allOn Hand153 ListenersUp First from NPR56,944 ListenersThe Indicator from Planet Money9,556 ListenersThe Economics of Everyday Things1,643 Listeners
On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.
June 03, 2025Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 31 minutePlayOn this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts....more
On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.