MINNESOTA INVENTORS CONGRESS:
An Inventory of its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
Manuscripts Collection
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OVERVIEW
| Creator: | Minnesota Inventors Congress, creator. | |
| Title: | Organizational records. | |
| Dates: | 1958-2015 (bulk 1983-1995). | |
| Language: | Materials in English. | |
| Abstract: | Records of an organization of amateur inventors based at Redwood Falls, Minnesota, that met each June to showcase participants' inventions. The heart of the collection is the Annual Expo files, which include information about hundreds of inventions and inventors. | |
| Quantity: | 18.6 cubic feet (18 boxes and 22 folders in 1 partial box). | |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf locations. |
HISTORICAL NOTE
The Minnesota Inventors Congress was a nonprofit organization formed to protect the inventor and assist him or her through the invention process. Its annual Expo was often also referred to as the "Minnesota Inventors Congress." Its Inventors Resource Center offered year-round assistance to inventors.
The organization was established by local businesspeople and farmers at Redwood Falls in 1958. Founders included Bob Starr, who remained active in the organization for many years. Many of the initial inventions centered on farming equipment and devices. The Congress was a 501(c)(3) organization, and was governed by officers and a board of directors. Its only paid employee was the executive director, including Penny Becker and Deb Hess.
The annual Expo provided inventors an opportunity to exhibit their working models or prototypes to the public. The Expo, held the second full weekend in June every year in Redwood Falls, brought together inventors, manufacturers, patent attorneys, and financial backers. Invention categories included sports and recreation; industrial; automotive/transportation; tools/construction; agricultural; household/personal; health care/medical; toys/games; and electronics. Prizes were awarded for the best inventions. The annual Expo was a big event for the community, and included a parade and a Native American powwow (Wacipi).
The organization ceased operations after 2015, when its annual grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development was reduced by half.
ARRANGEMENT
These documents are organized into the following sections:
| Administrative Files | ||
| Grant Files | ||
| Media | ||
| Annual Expo Files | ||
| Subject Files | ||
| Photograph Albums | ||
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access Restrictions:
Most of this collection is located off site in Remote Storage. Advance arrangements are required in order to view its contents. Please consult the reference staff for more information.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota Inventors Congress Organizational Records. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.
Accession Information:
Accession number: 17,927
Processing Information:
Processed by David B. Peterson, September 2024
The illustrative image at the top of this finding aid is taken from the 1989 Annual Expo registration form.
Catalog ID number: 9989866040204294
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
ADMINISTRATIVE FILES
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.1B | 1 | Annual reports, 1986-2002. 21 folders. | |||||||||||
| Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1958-2009. | |||||||||||||
| Assessment of organizational capacity, 2002. | |||||||||||||
| Board of directors list, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Board minutes, 1959-1985. 10 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.2F | 2 | Board minutes, 1986-1995. 8 folders. | |||||||||||
| Board minutes, 1999-2006. 15 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.3B | 3 | Board minutes, 2007-2011. 5 folders. | |||||||||||
| Executive Committee, 1986-1992. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Financial statements, 1995. | |||||||||||||
| History: Starr, Bob, 1993-2012. | |||||||||||||
| History/publicity, 1958-2008. | |||||||||||||
| Historical information, lists of presidents, etc., undated, 1997-2008. | |||||||||||||
| Histories and historical information, 1958-1995. | |||||||||||||
| Legal, 2008. | |||||||||||||
| List of officers and directors, 2003-2004. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota secretary of state C-497, 2010. | |||||||||||||
| Safe deposit box contents list, December 19, 2005. | |||||||||||||
| State of Minnesota Certificate of Good Standing, 1997-2002. | |||||||||||||
| Treasurer's Reports and Tax Returns: | |||||||||||||
| Tax returns: | |||||||||||||
| 1958. | |||||||||||||
| 1976-1993. 10 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1995-2008. 12 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2010-2013. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.4F | 4 | 2014. | |||||||||||
| Form 990, 1986-2010. | |||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous papers, 2004-2013. | |||||||||||||
| Vision statement, undated. | |||||||||||||
GRANT FILES
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.4F | 4 | FY2009-2012. 7 folders. | |||||||||||
| FY2012: Explore Minnesota Tourism. | |||||||||||||
| FY2013. | |||||||||||||
| FY2013: Department of Employment and Economic Development. 4 folders. | |||||||||||||
| FY2014: Department of Employment and Economic Development. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| FY2015: Department of Employment and Economic Development. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
MEDIA
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.4F | 4 | Clippings: | |||||||||||
| undated, 1958-1959. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1967. | |||||||||||||
| 1969-1978. 10 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.5B | 5 | 1979-1984. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| 1989-1990. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1992. | |||||||||||||
| 1994-2009. 17 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2011. | |||||||||||||
| 2013-2014. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Press releases: | |||||||||||||
| 1976. | |||||||||||||
| 1978-1980. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1982-1985. 4 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1985-1986. | |||||||||||||
| Includes 1 videocassette (VHS) | |||||||||||||
| 1986-2011. 7 folders. | |||||||||||||
ANNUAL EXPO FILES
Files typically include registration forms, descriptions of inventions, product literature, snapshot photographs of inventions and Expo participants, newspaper clippings, correspondence with inventors, and similar material.
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.5B | 5 | 1958. | |||||||||||
| 1959. | |||||||||||||
| 1960. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1961. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1963. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1964. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1965. | |||||||||||||
| 1966. | |||||||||||||
| 1967. | |||||||||||||
| 1968. | |||||||||||||
| 1969. | |||||||||||||
| 1970. | |||||||||||||
| 1971. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1972. | |||||||||||||
| 1973. | |||||||||||||
| 1974. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.6F | 6 | 1975. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| 1976. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1977. | |||||||||||||
| 1978. | |||||||||||||
| 1979. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1980. | |||||||||||||
| 1982. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1983: | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Invention descriptions. | |||||||||||||
| Program. | |||||||||||||
| Registrations. | |||||||||||||
| 1984: | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Program. | |||||||||||||
| Registrations. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1985: | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Program. | |||||||||||||
| Program: Placemat advertisements. | |||||||||||||
| Registrations. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1986: | |||||||||||||
| Brochures. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Parade. | |||||||||||||
| Program. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.7B | 7 | Program: Placemat advertisements. | |||||||||||
| Registrants: A-Z. 5 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1987: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Brochures. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: A-Z. 7 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Parade. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Program: Placemat advertisements. | |||||||||||||
| 1988: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Booth displays. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list and award winners listing. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Oren: Reusable plant container. | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Robert D.: Designer jeans for ladies. | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Ronald and Todd: Handicap van. | |||||||||||||
| Athey, Wilbur and Susie Nelson: Curtain and shade bracket. | |||||||||||||
| Austin, Gordy: Baseball bat hanger. | |||||||||||||
| Balling, Terrance: Hydroram pipe pusher and electric power trowel cement finisher. | |||||||||||||
| Baudette, Jerry and Vi: The Gripper line tie device. | |||||||||||||
| Behrens, Walt: Swing back mailbox. | |||||||||||||
| Braaten, Don: Portable RV clothesline. | |||||||||||||
| Bruns, Wesley: Crop hopper. | |||||||||||||
| Brotherton, R. W.: Odor fader for toilets. | |||||||||||||
| Carlson, Warren: Kennel Castle dog cage. | |||||||||||||
| Christensen, Dan: Swinging couch. | |||||||||||||
| Christison, Lester: Long arm "what's it." | |||||||||||||
| Coker, Theodore. | |||||||||||||
| Cook, Marvin: Acromatic arc monitor. | |||||||||||||
| Dale, James T.: Toasty toes. | |||||||||||||
| Danna, Jori L.: Baby bumpers. | |||||||||||||
| Feickert, Larry E.: Wheel bearing packer. | |||||||||||||
| Foley, Jason and Kenneth Kass: Light sensor. | |||||||||||||
| Fox, Darrell: Aluminum can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Fusco, Frank: Vestibule for any stove. | |||||||||||||
| Gallagher, Thomas M.: Sneaky Pete trencher. | |||||||||||||
| Goedderz, Stanley J.: Tota dam. | |||||||||||||
| Green, Thomas A.: Collapsible dolly. | |||||||||||||
| Greenquist, Larry: Shur-Guide device for sharpening lawn mower blades. | |||||||||||||
| Hagberg, Rolf and Paul Hile: Outdoor wood fire ring. | |||||||||||||
| Halton, Bernard: Paint can lip top. | |||||||||||||
| Haman, Gerald A.: Pocket innovator hand held creativity tool. | |||||||||||||
| Hambleton, John D.: Portable camouflage hunting blind. | |||||||||||||
| Hartman, Robert: Minnow bucket. | |||||||||||||
| Hauschild, Ardean D.: Dual-Help for dual tractor tire mounting. | |||||||||||||
| Heider, Merle: Remote control car starter and security system. | |||||||||||||
| Hibben, Bradley M.: Sled stacker. | |||||||||||||
| Hirschey, Dareld: Heat circulating fireplace. | |||||||||||||
| Hlavka, Harold J.: Lawn mowing attachment, garden tiller attachment, dairy breeding calendar. | |||||||||||||
| Hoppe, Gerald: Grain cleaner spreader. | |||||||||||||
| Hughes, Chris: Toilet paper holder. | |||||||||||||
| Ireland, Ralph: Concrete re-rod cutter and bender. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, David A.: Barbecue grill. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, David L.: Boat moving system. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Ev.: Dairy farming board game. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Gordon: Portable security lock. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Walter I.: Multi-purpose heating device for ice fishing. | |||||||||||||
| Jorgenson, Mike: Bean sprayer. | |||||||||||||
| Kampa, Donald: Shoe sole replacement for golf and tennis shoes. | |||||||||||||
| Kidman, Harvey and Dale Ludvigson: Public safety phone. | |||||||||||||
| Krell, Darnell: Lock box jacket. | |||||||||||||
| Kriesel, Tom: Sure Grip pet leashes. | |||||||||||||
| Larson, Dick: Friction jack. | |||||||||||||
| Ludwig, Fred: Backyard kids ride. | |||||||||||||
| Luhrsen, Kathleen and Richard: Toothbrush holder. | |||||||||||||
| McCabe, Chester: Mudjack to raise cement slabs. | |||||||||||||
| Maanum, Vern A.: Electric toilet seat lift. | |||||||||||||
| Mayer, Robert W.: Hitch pin for farm implements. | |||||||||||||
| Meyer, Sue: Raspberry and blueberry toppings. | |||||||||||||
| Monahan, Jim: DeKor-Lok door security system. | |||||||||||||
| Moxness, Kermit W.: Parking space marker. | |||||||||||||
| Oftedal, Einar: Floor sweep for grain. | |||||||||||||
| Olson, Mary Lou: Flosser dispenser. | |||||||||||||
| Paine, Dave: Glider for working under automobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Parks, Carmen: Perm solution catch cup. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.8F | 8 | Passmore, Ron: Floor mop and E-Z equipment loader. | |||||||||||
| Pavnica, Joe: Window and door installation system. | |||||||||||||
| Peterson, Warren J.: Heat seat for hunting and fishing. | |||||||||||||
| Petron, Terry: Foam rubber fishing bobber. | |||||||||||||
| Reese, Ken and Curt: Machine to mark and apply herbicide for tree planting. | |||||||||||||
| Reyne, Darwin: Mini-wick herbicide applicator. | |||||||||||||
| Richards, Lee E.: Strapless knee pads. | |||||||||||||
| Richbark, George and Mark Wezensky: Engine pre-lubricating system. | |||||||||||||
| Robinson, Lesley: Pig play a diversion toy. | |||||||||||||
| Rogers, Richard R.: Sky cycle, air window. | |||||||||||||
| Rottinghaus, Robert: Manual hose end crimper. | |||||||||||||
| Runke, George Jr.: Hydraulic mud scraper. | |||||||||||||
| Sanders, Daniel W.: Flip-out pillow for automobiles and trucks. | |||||||||||||
| Saucedo, Esther and Joseph: Tabletop Christmas tree. | |||||||||||||
| Sawyer, Bob: Stocking cap insert. | |||||||||||||
| Schinzing, Walter: Rack for holding baseball bats. | |||||||||||||
| Schulte, Bernard: Rider support system for ATVs, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Smith, Roger L.: Ice skimmer and gaff hook for ice fishing. | |||||||||||||
| Snow, Herman: Transducer bracket, Winter ice fishing reel. | |||||||||||||
| Stanislawski, Bob: Instant outdoor cook-grill. | |||||||||||||
| Stenstrom, LeRoy: Letter opener name sign. | |||||||||||||
| Stinar, W. A.: Fishing lure un-snagger. | |||||||||||||
| Strang, Virgil: Arc welding filter. | |||||||||||||
| Straus, Steve H.: Battery grabber carrying tool. | |||||||||||||
| Sturm, Daniel: Combine stalk chopper. | |||||||||||||
| Tagtow, Jerald C.: Floating bed for over-the-road tractors and RVs. | |||||||||||||
| Tait. Dennis: Tub liner. | |||||||||||||
| Toso, Victor: Chair back sling. | |||||||||||||
| Ulferts, Calvin: Merry go Round. | |||||||||||||
| Underdahl, DeForest: Panel handle for carrying sheetrock, plywood, paneling. | |||||||||||||
| Van Horn, Clark: Vinyl windows. | |||||||||||||
| Van Winkle, Harold: Sportsman shelter. | |||||||||||||
| Veith, Gerhard: Bottle opener, pet water fountain. | |||||||||||||
| Vicento, Peter: Socket case. | |||||||||||||
| Wee-changer, Inc.: Child support for diaper changing. | |||||||||||||
| Wichman, Tom: Portable deer stand. | |||||||||||||
| Wiese, Harold: Jigging fish snapper. | |||||||||||||
| Willard, Mark L.: Basketball backstop height adjuster. | |||||||||||||
| Winge, Jon: Device for securing aluminum lawn furniture to decks and docks. | |||||||||||||
| Zeno, R. C.: Fishing rig. | |||||||||||||
| Zimmerman, Emil: Interfacing lift hitch. | |||||||||||||
| Zimmermann, Harold: Illuminated level retrofit of carpenter's levels. | |||||||||||||
| Parade. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Program: Placemat advertisements. | |||||||||||||
| 1989: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Booth displays. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list and award winners list. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Akala, Walter: Self-sealing vacuum and dome process for vacuum packaging of food products. | |||||||||||||
| Beaulieu, Burl R.: Multiple bale mover. | |||||||||||||
| Bigalk, Milt: Air purifiers. | |||||||||||||
| Bowers, Wava L.: Drill bit extension. | |||||||||||||
| Christensen, Dan. | |||||||||||||
| Christison, Lester J.: Electric walnut cracker. | |||||||||||||
| Davis, Milton: Putt pool golfing device. | |||||||||||||
| DeMars, George: Plant helper plant assist device. | |||||||||||||
| Deziel, Ed: Roll-up window, roll-up shade. | |||||||||||||
| Durr, Otis: Hand-held power saw. | |||||||||||||
| Forte, Jerry: Computer stand. | |||||||||||||
| Fratze, Harold: Tailgate for pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||
| Glaser, Garry: Contoured shower brush. | |||||||||||||
| Grams, Helen: Anti-glare screen for computer and video monitors. | |||||||||||||
| Green, Donna and Gary: Sander. | |||||||||||||
| Grenzer, L. John and Bernadette M.: Canoe portaging device. | |||||||||||||
| Halton, Bernard R.: Attachable and detachable utility handle. | |||||||||||||
| Henschel, Reed E.: Portable folding stool. | |||||||||||||
| Herskowitz, Alan: Inventors service - manufacturing and marketing facilities. | |||||||||||||
| Hilton, Chester: Cordless engine heater. | |||||||||||||
| Illion, Michael: Three devices and tools for various purposes. | |||||||||||||
| Johanson, Greg N.: Snap-on Field cultivator sweeps. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Andrew B.: Collapsible tow bar. | |||||||||||||
| Kizen, Zigmond: Saddle bar stool. | |||||||||||||
| Klawitter, Ronald: Knee rehabilitation device. | |||||||||||||
| Kramer, Garth: Electric can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Kronemann, Ken: Foot stimulator. | |||||||||||||
| Larsen, Michael G.: Minnow trap and frog box. | |||||||||||||
| Leysen, Norman: Pickup truck box loading ramp. | |||||||||||||
| Little, Mark: ATV 3- to 4-wheel conversion kit. | |||||||||||||
| McNamara, Joseph W.: Large lawn mower. | |||||||||||||
| Macholda, Kenneth: Folding picnic table. | |||||||||||||
| Marolf, Fred: Boat seat. | |||||||||||||
| Matzke, Ervin: Wheel accent safety light; modular deflector for vehicle headlamps. | |||||||||||||
| Mejia, Santiago: Electric storage battery; modular closet. | |||||||||||||
| Moser, William: Flared ends for repair of steel hydraulic tubing. | |||||||||||||
| Nielsen, Jerry L.: Wheel balancer. | |||||||||||||
| Oftedal, Einar: Sweeper on wheels. | |||||||||||||
| Ohnstad, Rudy: Ladder platform. | |||||||||||||
| Olson, Vern: Plastic jar covers. | |||||||||||||
| Palmer, Ed: Attic based heat exchange system. | |||||||||||||
| Parks, Carmen: Perm solution catch cup. | |||||||||||||
| Perusse, James R.: Turkey jerky. | |||||||||||||
| Peterson, Merlin W.: Hammock. | |||||||||||||
| Pieper, Julius: Dripless cup. | |||||||||||||
| Preuss, Donald P.: Root feeder. | |||||||||||||
| Rauch, Bill: Safety blow cleaning system; steering wheel mittens. | |||||||||||||
| Reyne, Darwin: Hydraulic adaptor kit for tractor hitches. | |||||||||||||
| Rodenz, Donald: Games. | |||||||||||||
| Roesler, Gary: Tub shower chair. | |||||||||||||
| Sandahl, Irvin: Pop-up bait server. | |||||||||||||
| Schlangen, Phil: Device for motorized wheelchairs. | |||||||||||||
| Sipola, Michael L.: Behind the seat pick-up speaker. | |||||||||||||
| Sorkilmo, Clayton "Sam": Lock guard deadbolt assist. | |||||||||||||
| Soucy, Steven L.: Outdoor patio drape. | |||||||||||||
| Sparr, Anderss V.: Split clip for plastic tubes; car wash brush; teat-dip cup. | |||||||||||||
| Stavaas, James and Alan Van Tassel: Adjustable wall bracket for leveling walls. | |||||||||||||
| Stinar, W. A., Sr.: Fishing lure unsnagger. | |||||||||||||
| Streetar, W. R.: Standing work light; water minder automatic valve for garden hose spigot. | |||||||||||||
| Syring, Paul G.: Folding tow bar from front of pickup truck. | |||||||||||||
| Taft, Don: Screw hole restorer. | |||||||||||||
| Teslow, Ronald: Portable duck blind. | |||||||||||||
| Van Horn, Clark: Vinyl replacement windows. | |||||||||||||
| Underdahl, DeForest: Panel handle for carrying sheetrock, plywood, paneling. | |||||||||||||
| Walerius, Ann M.: Box for holding bobbins. | |||||||||||||
| Webber, Randy A.: Ice fishing tip-up device. | |||||||||||||
| Wilkening, Don: Fireplace and fireplace door. | |||||||||||||
| Willius, Jeffrey D.: Hanging system for telephone directories. | |||||||||||||
| Wolf, Wayne R.: Bicycle torque converter. | |||||||||||||
| Zurbay, Greg: Patient handling device (rescue unit); Dunbar pulverizer. | |||||||||||||
| Large company exhibits. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Program: Placemat advertisements. | |||||||||||||
| 1990: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Awards lists. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Booth displays. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Ackerman, Curt: Boat holder. | |||||||||||||
| Bakke, Arlan: Flame fighter piercing nozzle for firefighting. | |||||||||||||
| Barker, Grant: Aircraft engine preheater and utility warmer. | |||||||||||||
| Barrette, Robert: Heavy duty utility vehicle. | |||||||||||||
| Behrens, W. R.: Clear vent for home sewer lines. | |||||||||||||
| Bigalk, Milt: Air purification units. | |||||||||||||
| Cameron, Chuck: Self-sealing bottle cap. | |||||||||||||
| Christopherson, Levon "Chris": Muscle stretching, toning, and rehabilitation device. | |||||||||||||
| Converse, William: Air purification system. | |||||||||||||
| DeMars, George: Greenhouse and plant support system. | |||||||||||||
| Denny, Donald: Extend pickup truck bed. | |||||||||||||
| Dimas, Herman: Baby seat designed to fit in front of shopping cart. | |||||||||||||
| Drummond, Clarence E.: Sitz bath. | |||||||||||||
| Egge, William E.: Tractor hitch; hitch-view mirror. | |||||||||||||
| Eiler, William: Spring-loaded door stop holder. | |||||||||||||
| Engh, Terry: Deer hunting board game. | |||||||||||||
| Erickson, Glen: Pickup truck load liner. | |||||||||||||
| Includes 1 videocassette (VHS) entitled Pawnee Industries: the load liner (7:45). | |||||||||||||
| Fratzke, Harold: Ramp gate for pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||
| Garrick, Clayton: Rod and paper dispenser. | |||||||||||||
| Gill, Harold: Smoke house tree for processing boneless hams. | |||||||||||||
| Goblirsch, John: Forklift built onto a truck. | |||||||||||||
| Griffin, Gordon D.: Turbine wind power generator. | |||||||||||||
| Halton, Bernard R.: Attachable handle for paint and adhesive cans. | |||||||||||||
| Hanson, Grant: Front-end loader to attach to pickup trucks; power-assisted drive on adjustable shop crane. | |||||||||||||
| Haugen, Kenneth: Ski control device for cross country and downhill skis. | |||||||||||||
| Heider, Merle: Sensor system for automatic welders; security system for trucks and automobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Hokanson, Harlen: Circle dice board game. | |||||||||||||
| Houle, William: Bow hunters target and carrier; climbing grasshopper toy; Wall Street adult game; barnyard games childhood educational game. | |||||||||||||
| Hunsberger, Terriu: Sturdy totes and purses fashioned after Chinese take-home food containers. | |||||||||||||
| Joachim, Gabriel and Roger Hastings: Magnetic suspension system. | |||||||||||||
| Johnshoy, Edward W.: Nib-slip vehicle differential. | |||||||||||||
| Kahmann, Paul G.: Power chalk line. | |||||||||||||
| Thomas J. Kelly: Necktie holder; hat hanger. | |||||||||||||
| Timothy P. King: Rail system for rolling pickup truck tool box to rear of truck bed for easier accessibility. | |||||||||||||
| Klein, Kathy: Dinosaurs design project. | |||||||||||||
| Knaffla, Gary D.: Personal household warning sign. | |||||||||||||
| Kosbab, Delbert: Rain water clearing system for truck mirrors. | |||||||||||||
| Lansing, Jim: Air filter machine; automatic frying machine. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.9B | 9 | Larson, Tom: Device for suspending potted plants from ceiling. | |||||||||||
| Levang, Norman: Car-side carrying brackets. | |||||||||||||
| Lombardo, Leo: Stove aquarium/terrarium. | |||||||||||||
| Ludwig, Fred: Baseball pitching practice system. | |||||||||||||
| Marquardt, Steve: Aluminum can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Micek, Adolph: Drill chuck. | |||||||||||||
| Moe, Gil: Pickup truck topper lifter. | |||||||||||||
| Monson, Gene: Seed sprouter. | |||||||||||||
| Moses, Darcy: Air classifying device for industry. | |||||||||||||
| Nelson, Richard S.: Handle grip for lawn and garden tools. | |||||||||||||
| Neufeld, Karl M. and James Tervort: Three-wheeled tricycle Moped; two-wheeled scooter. | |||||||||||||
| Nesche, Dean: Miniature basketball game. | |||||||||||||
| O'Brien, Daniel K.: Lag system for mounting stairway newel posts. | |||||||||||||
| Oftedal, Einar: Three-wheel bean rider; sweeper to move corn waste from grain bins. | |||||||||||||
| Parker, Frank I.: Lock for garden hose. | |||||||||||||
| Rader, DuWayne: Round bale rack and feeder. | |||||||||||||
| Recker, Florian B.: Bale ventilator. | |||||||||||||
| Rice, Tom: Math game. | |||||||||||||
| Roberts, Fred: Motivational potty training chair. | |||||||||||||
| Russell, Louis A.: Hummingbird garden ornament; venus mouse trap; portable carrier. | |||||||||||||
| Sailer, Jim: Hydraulically-operated snow scoop for pickup truck. | |||||||||||||
| Schonert, Robert: Tractor-mounted tree cleaning machine for tree farmers. | |||||||||||||
| Schultz, Michael Jackson: Seven fishing-related devices and accessories. | |||||||||||||
| Shinler, LeRoy and Cecilia: Roll-up campfire grill. | |||||||||||||
| Sickmann, Eldred: Brake alert system for motor vehicles. | |||||||||||||
| Skogrand, Wayne V.: 12-volt ice fishing jig. | |||||||||||||
| Snickers, Gordon E.: Lift tool for servicing riding lawn mowers. | |||||||||||||
| Sorkilmo, Clayton: Lock guard. | |||||||||||||
| Stufflebeam, Frank: Belt for carrying hunting and fishing items and canned beverages. | |||||||||||||
| Then, LeRoy: Toilet paper hanger; siding hanger; car seat cover. | |||||||||||||
| Tholkes, Alan: Standing frame; commode/shower chair. | |||||||||||||
| Vorwerk, James R.: Revolving table lamp with lamp shade displaying color slides. | |||||||||||||
| Wilkerson, Bill: Device to clamp a professional massager to a doorway. | |||||||||||||
| Williamson, Alma: Individual beverage wrapper. | |||||||||||||
| Wilz, Charles F.: Water pack sausage stuffer. | |||||||||||||
| Wittig, Alfred T.: Eave trough system to collect and dump leaves. | |||||||||||||
| Wittke, Rudolph H.: Hydra quad tractor. | |||||||||||||
| Ylitalo, Howard: Bedwetting prevention system. | |||||||||||||
| Large company exhibits. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1991: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Awards list. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Booth displays. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Keith B.: Game based on baseball and softball. | |||||||||||||
| Athey, Wilbur and Susie Nelson: Hang bracket. | |||||||||||||
| Bakke, Arlan: Flame fighter piercing nozzle for firefighting. | |||||||||||||
| Bengtson, Lyle: Sickle remover and installer. | |||||||||||||
| Borntrager, Harvey S.: Tool for setting lead anchors in concrete. | |||||||||||||
| Bot, Fred A.: Sickle section changer. | |||||||||||||
| Brom, Henry C.: Bi-directional modular vice. | |||||||||||||
| Carbert-Olson, C. R.: Laundry rod. | |||||||||||||
| Caswell, Ty and Jim Niemantsverdriet: Device to convert television to use tokens to turn it on for parental control. | |||||||||||||
| Christensen, Everett B.: Tangle-free fishing lure stringer. | |||||||||||||
| Colon, Ernesto: Hot water jump valve system for heating gasoline and diesel engines in cold weather. | |||||||||||||
| Determan, Jerry: Aluminum can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Drummond, Charles E.: Sitz-bath. | |||||||||||||
| Eidem, John C.: Intravenous (I.V.) equipment cart. | |||||||||||||
| Enninga, Floyd: Pickup truck topper elevator. | |||||||||||||
| Farner, Pete: Neon signs. | |||||||||||||
| Femrite, Loren: Joint designed for prefinished pressed wood sheet stock. | |||||||||||||
| Fischer, Jack: Barbecue grill. | |||||||||||||
| Flynn, Michelle: Aluminum can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Frendin, Steve: String opening envelope. | |||||||||||||
| George, Peter D.: Ten Commandment clock. | |||||||||||||
| Glover, Alvin: Garage with concrete floor. | |||||||||||||
| Goedtke, Raymond R.: Transportable shuttle for recyclable products. | |||||||||||||
| Gould, Richard D.: Swing-away mail box post and fire escape. | |||||||||||||
| Haugen, Kenneth N.: Workout board; ski control. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Greg R.: Tool for setting a more accurate angle on head of a vertical mill. | |||||||||||||
| Kinzel, George and James Warren: Quick clip mantles for Coleman lanterns. | |||||||||||||
| Klopsten, Daniel L.: Plant support stick. | |||||||||||||
| Kunkel, Vincent J.: Tool that shuts like a hand for protection from attacking animals or humans. | |||||||||||||
| LaBrosse, Jerry: High torque log wrench. | |||||||||||||
| Landes, Mark: Cast dryer system; computer-aided study system. | |||||||||||||
| Lansing, Jim: Semi-automatic fry machine. | |||||||||||||
| Leysen, Norman: Ramp for pickup truck. | |||||||||||||
| Loftus, Dan and David Shelley: Wireless, hands-free communicator for firefighters. | |||||||||||||
| Lynch, Edward M.: Chair to rock a small child. | |||||||||||||
| Moe, Calvin A.: Aid in using plastic bags to pick up trash. | |||||||||||||
| Monson, Ronald: Tool or rack to remove dual wheels from trucks and tractors. | |||||||||||||
| Morgan, Warren: Ground rod driver; wire wheel. | |||||||||||||
| Neururer, Robert and Ken Jondahl: Boot pull and tray. | |||||||||||||
| Nowlan, Bud C.: Ladder step support. | |||||||||||||
| Osmonson, Mary: Data holder; manual holder; message holster (computer supplies). | |||||||||||||
| Paddock, Donald: Peg puzzles. | |||||||||||||
| Parker, Frank I.: Lock for garden hose. | |||||||||||||
| Pecor, Raymond J.: Offset bracket for hanging plants and light fixtures. | |||||||||||||
| Pribnow, Roger: Diving board basketball game. | |||||||||||||
| Rauenhorst, Ted: Hydrophonic flag pole. | |||||||||||||
| Reopelle, Lawrence E.: Therapeutic exercise machine. | |||||||||||||
| Richert, Roland: Container to catch oil for recycling purposes. | |||||||||||||
| Ronning, Ronda R.: Hanging clothespins. | |||||||||||||
| Rush, Vernn L.: Device for connecting trailer to towing vehicle. | |||||||||||||
| Rutten, Raymond: Adjustable basketball hoop. | |||||||||||||
| Sample, Donald: Portable electric wringer for use in gas stations, car washes, garages. | |||||||||||||
| Sandahl, Irvin V.: Bait bucket. | |||||||||||||
| Sanders, Daniel W.: Arm rest for use in vehicles, wheelchairs, furniture, bicycles. | |||||||||||||
| Schefers, Cletus: Sliding door lock. | |||||||||||||
| Schrupp, Earl H.: System for dispensing toxic chemicals. | |||||||||||||
| Seemann, LaVonne A.: Personal safety light and alarm. | |||||||||||||
| Sime, Sylvan H.: Grain dryer. | |||||||||||||
| Sobczak, Michael L.: Fire escape. | |||||||||||||
| Sorkilmo, Clayton: Deadbolt lock added protection. | |||||||||||||
| Stoks, Michael R.: Several food-related inventions. | |||||||||||||
| Then, Ron: Bathroom toilet tissue box; car seat cover for small children. | |||||||||||||
| Trullinger, Lloyd: Switch for wet holding bin to tell when it is full. | |||||||||||||
| Ulmen, Michael: Gauge for measuring wear in engine valve guides. | |||||||||||||
| Vaught, Wallace: Housing for automobile license plate with anti-theft features. | |||||||||||||
| Wageman, Jerry: Cardboard air vapor barrier for rim joist area of a house. | |||||||||||||
| Weston, Norman A.: Shrouded boat propeller to prevent injuries to swimmers. | |||||||||||||
| Wilz, Charles F.: Sausage stuffer and sausage casings. | |||||||||||||
| Zaccone, Samuel: Picture hanger bracket; under-the-sink-cabinet shelves. | |||||||||||||
| Zemke, William L., Jr.: Chest and lap food stain protector. | |||||||||||||
| Zimmerman, Emil: Interfacing lift hitch. | |||||||||||||
| Zimmermann, Richard: Nail starter. | |||||||||||||
| Large company exhibits. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1992: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Awards list. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor list. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Albrecht, Jim: Radial arm, table saw, miter cuts. | |||||||||||||
| Allard, David and Gene: Self-locking device controlled from another point. | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Kenneth D.: Device positions fishing bait in moving water. | |||||||||||||
| Barger, Lloyd D. and Brad: Wind generator; grain bin cone; coolant analyzer. | |||||||||||||
| Bauer, Martin B.: Unsinkable portable personal boat; BB gun loader. | |||||||||||||
| Berger, James: Road barricade; tray for the application of stain, sealer, paint to wood trim. | |||||||||||||
| Benjamin, Julie and John Pruitt: Compact disc storage rack. | |||||||||||||
| Blake, Dayle: Miniature mirror for checking nose, teeth, or eyes, for ticks, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Boeck, Leon: Folding tow bar. | |||||||||||||
| Braid, Thomas W.: Retractable car or boat cover; tool and small parts tray system. | |||||||||||||
| Bryngelson, Gaylord: Retractable sun screen for vehicle windshield. | |||||||||||||
| Caba, Dorothy A.: Educational toy blocks. | |||||||||||||
| Chandler, Donald O.: Flexible rain butter; dataing system for canned food products; beer bottle dice. | |||||||||||||
| Charash, Ruth: Stand to support the body in a standing position. | |||||||||||||
| Clement, Bob: Pedal powered paddle wheel canoe. | |||||||||||||
| Colby, Jeff and Barb: Double satchel system for mail carriers and photo journalists. | |||||||||||||
| Cox, Carolee: Device to prevent the loss of golf club head covers during play. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.2.10F | 10 | Eller, Alan D.: T-shirts that pay out prizes, like pull tabs. | |||||||||||
| Fontana, Eldon: Aluminum struts used to build sleds using downhill skis. | |||||||||||||
| Franzman, Marshall: All-terrain riding toy. | |||||||||||||
| French, Renee: Aid for putting on socks. | |||||||||||||
| Goeden, Mark and Linda: Net to secure luggage in rear cargo area of mini-vans. | |||||||||||||
| Graef, John: Device to protect necktie from stains and to keep necktie in place. | |||||||||||||
| Green, Donna: Sander. | |||||||||||||
| Grindley, John W.: Peg board hook. | |||||||||||||
| Gunderson, Kenneth: Power lift scaffold; round bale mover. | |||||||||||||
| Hanson, Grant: Shop crane. | |||||||||||||
| Harlen, Jack: Non-rotating hub caps. | |||||||||||||
| Hendrick, David G.: Quick change router table. | |||||||||||||
| Heider, Merle: Personal security system; weight scale; small boat hitch; key chain. | |||||||||||||
| Heinzen, Bob: Seal with sensor embedded in the rubber monitoring seal failure. | |||||||||||||
| Hendrickson, Dean: Ambulance and travel sled. | |||||||||||||
| Hultman, Dave and Julie: 3-wheel commuter vehicle. | |||||||||||||
| Jensen, Jay Alan: Small electric motor that attaches to fishing pole and reel. | |||||||||||||
| Jeranson, Richard: Conical pulleys using v-belt to attain variable speed. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, John H.: Revolving flag that will not wrap. | |||||||||||||
| Ju, Chang: Golf shoe. | |||||||||||||
| Kittleson, Bryon: Wireless remote safety switch for dangerous equipment. | |||||||||||||
| Knuth, Everett F.: Electrician's hand tool for stripping cable sheath. | |||||||||||||
| Kruta, Lester: Walker for children designed to prevent accidents. | |||||||||||||
| Land, Larry D.: Portable orthopedic keyboard wrist saver. | |||||||||||||
| Limo, Nick: Dual liquid dispenser. | |||||||||||||
| Maes, Daniel T.: Adjustable portable table. | |||||||||||||
| March, Dean: Sports medicine exerciser. | |||||||||||||
| McLaughlin, Eugene: Over-the-counter remedies. | |||||||||||||
| Miller, Richard: Trash container with vents; window seal. | |||||||||||||
| Moder, Bob: Bag caddy. | |||||||||||||
| Moerke, Duane C.: Keyboard and mouse pad area in the same drawer. | |||||||||||||
| Moseman, Roger E.: One step foot bath. | |||||||||||||
| Mowli, John C.: Two stage pump. | |||||||||||||
| Nelson, Bob: Waterproof storage device for cargo carried in pickup truck boxes. | |||||||||||||
| Neumann, Thomas P.: Retail detail tape portable auditor. | |||||||||||||
| Nolan, John T.: Seeder for planting. | |||||||||||||
| Oftedal, Einar: Combine header dust eliminator; pallet carrier and conveyor. | |||||||||||||
| Potter, R. J.: Vibrating bucket screener for Bobcat-type machines. | |||||||||||||
| Recker, Florian B.: Bale ventilator. | |||||||||||||
| Rohling, Richard R.: Table top pool game. | |||||||||||||
| Rusco, Harvey and Don Stealy: Insect catcher that looks like flower pot with flowers. | |||||||||||||
| Schlaegel, Gene: Fishing lures. | |||||||||||||
| Schultz, Lester W.: Hitch featuring spring loaded pin and trigger arm. | |||||||||||||
| Seiford, Donald S., Sr.: Paddle wheel with rotating paddles. | |||||||||||||
| Simon, Daryl: Pierced earring box. | |||||||||||||
| Skorczewski, Marce: Automatic step for tractors; gate, pen, and corral fastener. | |||||||||||||
| Splittstoesser, Harold: Overhead utility carrier for ATVs. | |||||||||||||
| Stolzel, Peter: System for storing cans, tapes, CDs, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Swanson, Neubert W.: Device to rapidly divide spaces in layout work. | |||||||||||||
| Thorp, Chris: Device turns off burner when pan is lifted or timer goes off. | |||||||||||||
| Turner, Maurice O.: Text scanner. | |||||||||||||
| Van Wyhe, Steven: Farm wagon fenders. | |||||||||||||
| VanDerLinden, John and James: R.V. camper and utility trailer. | |||||||||||||
| Wedin, Donald S.: Three point hitch accessory carried on tractor's front axle. | |||||||||||||
| Willey, Donald and Leone: Device to recline wheelchair and shampoo patient's hair. | |||||||||||||
| Ylitalo, Howard: Manipulative for learning basic concepts of arithmatic. | |||||||||||||
| Ystenes, Lloyd: Bat-a-Ball and Catch amusement device. | |||||||||||||
| Ziegenbein, Keith: Automatic door opener for waste bins. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1993: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Awards lists. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor lists. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Arens, Al: Window stop. | |||||||||||||
| Azad, Lila Peggy: Borer deterrent. | |||||||||||||
| Barker, Henry E.: Skate trainer device for supporting a skater. | |||||||||||||
| Behrens, Harry: Hydraulic lift for machinery. | |||||||||||||
| Behrens, Walt: Clear vent. | |||||||||||||
| Birt, Robert M.: Window ventilator designed for semi tractors. | |||||||||||||
| Birum, Don: Cap accessory mounting and positioning system. | |||||||||||||
| Bode, Dorothy: Cloth safety device for high chairs so baby cannot fall out. | |||||||||||||
| Brady, Brian: Snow melting machine for parking ramps and airports. | |||||||||||||
| Carlson, Mary M.: Game puzzle. | |||||||||||||
| Collins, Christopher: Ten Australian inventions. | |||||||||||||
| Crippen, Richard P.: Improved lawn rake. | |||||||||||||
| Dhaemers, Greg: Amoire. | |||||||||||||
| Drazkowski, James J.: Glass recycling machine; glass cutter; planer blade sharpener; | |||||||||||||
| Eakin, Gary N.: Computer activated reward dispensing machine for teachers and parents. | |||||||||||||
| Ekhardt, Kimberly: TV - safe. | |||||||||||||
| Ekegren, Robert D.: Recycling receptacle. | |||||||||||||
| Ekern, Mark E.: Handy swab; needle remover; tag-a-long caddy. | |||||||||||||
| Fowler, Eugene C.: Perpetual calendar. | |||||||||||||
| Fox, Bryce J.: Reduced engine emissions; auto coolants cap; etc. | |||||||||||||
| Giernet, Shon: Pickup topper that turns into a camper. | |||||||||||||
| Gilbery, Kenneth L.: Medical alert card. | |||||||||||||
| Godfrey, Vern L.: Self-loading bale transport. | |||||||||||||
| Greenman, Loren: Coffee filter dispenser. | |||||||||||||
| Harter, Robert J.: Dental articulator. | |||||||||||||
| Heintzman, Michael: Tenon making machine for use in wood joinery. | |||||||||||||
| Heintzman, Rick: No-till hoe kit with knife. | |||||||||||||
| Hervig, Dana: Beverage can cooler mounting device. | |||||||||||||
| Ingles, Jack: Ladder guard; recreational vehicle lift and haul. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Arnold W.: Back washing brush. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, John and Roxanne: Cozy Critters night light; finder feet glow in the dark product. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Lenard and Thomas: Bin level indicator. | |||||||||||||
| Karlson, Rick: Isometric exerciser. | |||||||||||||
| Keller, Gregory A.: Reusable bird house mount. | |||||||||||||
| Lee, Bradley: Bungee fishing leader. | |||||||||||||
| Lindberg, James H.: Portable camp lantern pole; outdoor open fire adjustable cooking kit. | |||||||||||||
| Lohmann, Judd K.: Noise reduction stereo headphones. | |||||||||||||
| Lopez, Fabio and John Lundrigan: Portable inflatable lumbar support cushion/belt. | |||||||||||||
| Lyon, Mark and Charlie Girsch: Food and storage device. | |||||||||||||
| Meyer, Willard: Fifth wheel coupling. | |||||||||||||
| Milligan, Theresa: Adaptive bicycle for the physically challenged. | |||||||||||||
| Mroczenski, Ervin L.: Lighted Valentine heart. | |||||||||||||
| Mulcahy, Tim: High-rise fire emergency breathing device. | |||||||||||||
| Mullenbach, Matt and Tony Leif: Cabinet easily accessible to handicapped, short, and elderly. | |||||||||||||
| Nordent, Lee: Electric can compactor; sawhorse bracket. | |||||||||||||
| Olson, Olof H.: Controlled toilet flushing system. | |||||||||||||
| Oster, Douglas: Easy open battery clamp. | |||||||||||||
| Ozols, Ilmars: Adjustable folding table for automobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Payne, Derek A.: Hands-free adjustable hair dryer holder. | |||||||||||||
| Pederson, Wayne N.: Cow and newborn calf catcher and hauler. | |||||||||||||
| Reynolds, Gary E.: Bowhunter's ground bow holder. | |||||||||||||
| Schroeder, Robert: Trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||
| Sevits, Terry: Bulk bag caddy. | |||||||||||||
| Slaback, Terry and Gary: Fishing rod and reel holder. | |||||||||||||
| Smith, Peter J.: Wheel that is launched rolled, guided by a controller outdoor game. | |||||||||||||
| Speck, Thompson Wesley: Tandem wheeled passenger and freight vehicle. | |||||||||||||
| Stafne, Daniel E.: Device to prevent electrical cords from being plugged in. | |||||||||||||
| Stoen, Ron: Chemical spill containment diking. | |||||||||||||
| Tjelle, Leo F.: Bridge deck forms. | |||||||||||||
| Tobis, Mark A.: Lawn mower attachments. | |||||||||||||
| Wenz, Otto D.: Drill chuck saver device. | |||||||||||||
| Werner, Thomas: Light switch for Christmas tree lights; separator/carrier for household recycling. | |||||||||||||
| Wilkerson, William: Car snowplow. | |||||||||||||
| Zhuang, Min: Hand exerciser in mushroom shape. | |||||||||||||
| Inventor updates. | |||||||||||||
| Program. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1994: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Awards lists. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor lists. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Anderson, Robert: Security sport cable. | |||||||||||||
| Axne, Glenn O.: Golf tee placer. | |||||||||||||
| Barginear, Larry: Fishing line spool holder. | |||||||||||||
| Beadles, Donald T.: Portable bug zapper. | |||||||||||||
| Beck, John D.: Mulching material made from recycled newspaper. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.1B | 11 | Benson, Dave A.: Sliding screen door closer. | |||||||||||
| Bicksler, William B.: Magnetic roster board for coaching various sports. | |||||||||||||
| Blank, Wilbur: Orange peeler. | |||||||||||||
| Boelling, Jim: Woodworking tools. | |||||||||||||
| Branson, Todd L.: Liquid-filled amusement device. | |||||||||||||
| Cameron, Jeff: Systemic weapon alignment tool. | |||||||||||||
| Capizzo, Peter: Automatic door light. | |||||||||||||
| Carlson, Bert W.: Clamp. | |||||||||||||
| Carlson, Mylo: Device to measure vertical jump of an athlete. | |||||||||||||
| Cline, Jennifer: Lash lengthening system. | |||||||||||||
| Cooper, Hal W.: Nine-hole golf-type game. | |||||||||||||
| Cronkhite, Carol and Jeff Trupe: Multi-directional fencing component. | |||||||||||||
| Davis, Allen N.: Ladder safety base plate. | |||||||||||||
| Dolan, Robert W.: Pen with concave finger rests. | |||||||||||||
| Esch, Bob and Dave Haskvitz: Water-activated lighted bobber; water-activated buoy. | |||||||||||||
| Estrem, George: Portable miter saw holder. | |||||||||||||
| Flynn, William E.: Fly catcher. | |||||||||||||
| Foster, Betty: Portable exercise apparatus for the legs and feet. | |||||||||||||
| Graham, James A.: Blink dink tee placer, et al. | |||||||||||||
| Gramm, Merline: Paint for roofs, siding, and interiors, and a stucco product with paint base. | |||||||||||||
| Grant, Nathan B.: Container for flower and plant arrangements. | |||||||||||||
| Grinnen, Jim: Christmas tree stand that grips around the trunk. | |||||||||||||
| Hallberg, Leon: Tie down clamp and Blinky Dink. | |||||||||||||
| Handsaker, Jerry: Stern navigation light for boats. | |||||||||||||
| Hanson, Don: Non-invasive blood flow monitor. | |||||||||||||
| Hanson, Richard M.: Barbed wire easy unroller. | |||||||||||||
| Hastings, Ralph: Unisex self-draining urinal and collection bag. | |||||||||||||
| Heger, Terry T. R.: Board game. | |||||||||||||
| Hegg, Harold: Holiday tree glider. | |||||||||||||
| Hubbard, Dennis: Kit for paper airplane making machine. | |||||||||||||
| Hubbs, Gordon: Automatic oil filter crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Douglas: Tandem riding belt with handles. | |||||||||||||
| Johnson, Walter I.: Spring action device for wind driven decoys. | |||||||||||||
| Judd, Jeffrey: Battery powered, hand-held unit with interchangeable modules containing instructions for various emergency situations. | |||||||||||||
| Klein, Don and Kathy: Children's book and stickers. | |||||||||||||
| Koberg, Leslie R.: Device for draining remaining oil from quart containers. | |||||||||||||
| Kraemer, Milton and Patricia: Small cart on wheels for pulling recyclables to curb. | |||||||||||||
| Kulow, Norman: Device to retain and support 3-point arm of farm tractors. | |||||||||||||
| Kurdziel, Mark: Bicycle trailer. | |||||||||||||
| Larsen, Otis M.: Folding tray and frame for hanging shirts, dresses, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Larson, Dale H.: Hand-held device to demonstrate the physical/spiritual dimension. | |||||||||||||
| Larson, Ken: Lever-operated lifting mechanism for snowmobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Levad, James: Trailer to haul canoes, kayaks, surf boards behind a bicycle. | |||||||||||||
| Loken, Selmer: Levered bird feeder to avoid feeding certain birds. | |||||||||||||
| Includes several snapshot photographs. | |||||||||||||
| Ludovissie, Anthony: Jar with handle for dispensing any granular product. | |||||||||||||
| McAllister, Jack: Base-running team sport played with double-ended paddle bat. | |||||||||||||
| McCartney, Clyde B.: Frame-brake-differential etc. to convert 3-wheel Moped to three wheeler. | |||||||||||||
| McClung, Lennis W.: Paint scraper/hammer. | |||||||||||||
| McGraw, Raymond V.: Paint can holder for ladders. | |||||||||||||
| Mages, Larry; Joe Gall and Rick Schwerzler: Device to extend pickup box. | |||||||||||||
| Magnuson, Don: Ice fishing seat. | |||||||||||||
| Mally, Fred: Device to hold drop cords ends together. | |||||||||||||
| Marshall, Lorry: Hydraulic tree saw that fits on tractor. | |||||||||||||
| Martin, Rick: Snow shovel handle; water saver; RV picture/hanger; horse feeder. | |||||||||||||
| Mize, Pete: Mechanical variable speed transmission. | |||||||||||||
| Mollico, Roxie: Device to locate center on round stock. | |||||||||||||
| Monroe, James: Football party game. | |||||||||||||
| Neidviecky, Don and Glenn Hofmann: Audio reader. | |||||||||||||
| Olson, Harlan: Grain temperature monitor; grain screener. | |||||||||||||
| Ostor, Pierre A. G.: Grenade launcher; pet carrier. | |||||||||||||
| Paulson, James and Gary Schuler: Shower curtain displacement device. | |||||||||||||
| Petersen, Florence and Freddie: Women’s half-slacks. | |||||||||||||
| Poss, Willie: Hand sander using electric sanding belts. | |||||||||||||
| Prior, Robert E.: Printed signs for communicating between cars. | |||||||||||||
| Raney, Daniel: Beverage pallet. | |||||||||||||
| Rasmussen, Steve: Box for coffee filters which separates each filter when door is opened. | |||||||||||||
| Redding, Rachelle: Disposable (recyclable) I.V. pole. | |||||||||||||
| Reichow, Jim R.: Device for bait casting. | |||||||||||||
| Revis, Art and Angela: Blinky-Dink flashing note holder. | |||||||||||||
| Riis, Don and Bonnie: Magnetic tool box labels. | |||||||||||||
| Rolling, Tom: Gas Gauge. | |||||||||||||
| Ruscitti, Ray and Wilma Rohan: Stress bracelet; mixing machine. | |||||||||||||
| Salazar, Gene: No trim lawn edging. | |||||||||||||
| Schaben, Bernie: Tool for removing wood and asphalt shingles. | |||||||||||||
| Stastny, James H.: Circular spline joinery system. | |||||||||||||
| Stetson, Robert L.: Gutter rake. | |||||||||||||
| Stigen, Charles L.: Handle assembly that attaches to a screed for pouring concrete. | |||||||||||||
| Stockert, Henry: Device for dispensing grain and feed. | |||||||||||||
| Thomas, Robert E.: Drill bits with spurs. | |||||||||||||
| Tobish, John J.: Life-saving device to call 911 when you can't see. | |||||||||||||
| Tordsen, Robert H.: Four-sided drop leaf table. | |||||||||||||
| Van Dam, Ivan: 3-dimensional, 2-player board game. | |||||||||||||
| Van Gorp, Warren: Floating valve tile inlet. | |||||||||||||
| Weber, Daniel and Marlene Duhn: Stationary attachment to an existing toilet that raises it three inches for easier access. | |||||||||||||
| Weddel, Ruth: Seat belt restraint system for women and children. | |||||||||||||
| Includes some product samples. | |||||||||||||
| Werner, James: Tree wrap; knee protectors. | |||||||||||||
| Whitman, Jeff: Aircraft securing device. | |||||||||||||
| Wichman, Thomas G.: Carpenter's square having a series of beveled holes. | |||||||||||||
| Wold, Lee: Collapsible folding treble hook assembly; soft expandable tackle box. | |||||||||||||
| Workman, Clayton: Tire attire for use in changing tires. | |||||||||||||
| 1995: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Award winners lists. | |||||||||||||
| Cancellations and no-shows. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors: | |||||||||||||
| Albertson, David V.: Coffee maker water filter. | |||||||||||||
| Armstrong, Donald: Automated wall building table. | |||||||||||||
| Appleby, James: Hammock-style outdoor toilet seat. | |||||||||||||
| Balfany, Timothy: Add-on bracket/lifting arm for two-wheeled hand truck for lifting computer monitors off desks. | |||||||||||||
| Bell, Franklin: Rotary storage unit for storing tools. | |||||||||||||
| Belrose, Frank and Carter: Hands-free telephone device. | |||||||||||||
| Bergman, Ron: Gas engine-driven power broom. | |||||||||||||
| Berndt, Darrell: High pressure light igniter. | |||||||||||||
| Binderup, Darrell: Step-up toilet seat lift. | |||||||||||||
| Bird, Colin: Handle for hand grinder; oil filter remover; two-wheel hand truck for removing nursery stock. | |||||||||||||
| Birkeland, Marc: Multi-tool with wrench, hammers, nail puller, lug wrench, allen wrench, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Bond, Jerry: Double pivot circle cutter; rod diameter gauge. | |||||||||||||
| Booker, Neil H.: Safety nailer; stomach exerciser; secure chain latches; drain filtration system. | |||||||||||||
| Britton, Dwight: Trash can air port. | |||||||||||||
| Brockberg, James: Light bulb changing tool. | |||||||||||||
| Broos, John and Carol: Bleeding tool for hydraulic brakes and clutches. | |||||||||||||
| Dahlseid, Griff: Remote touch lamp control. | |||||||||||||
| Edwards, Vonnie: Bedridden patients bath system. | |||||||||||||
| Eibner, Jeff: Remotely-controlled electric lawn mower. | |||||||||||||
| Ekern, Mark: Device for bringing forward and down the upper kitchen cabinets. | |||||||||||||
| Elmore, Ted: Ice tube to prevent ice dam build-up on roofs. | |||||||||||||
| Engh, Terry: Deer hunting board game. | |||||||||||||
| Fahrner, Don: Enhanced traction system for economy and effectiveness in mud, snow, ice, and water. | |||||||||||||
| Fay, Clinton: Artist's easel. | |||||||||||||
| Fetty, Lowell L.: Device to hold lids from pans at the stove. | |||||||||||||
| Fisher, Dennis: Compact belt-worn wrench set. | |||||||||||||
| Fordahl, Reuben: Louver providing easy access to attic. | |||||||||||||
| Foslien, Mike: Telescoping broom handle. | |||||||||||||
| Freiberg, Gary: Molded rubber sleeve fitting around hockey stick blade. | |||||||||||||
| Friess, Harvey: Freedom bell chime; airport back rest; trailer parking pads; seat belt cutter. | |||||||||||||
| Frye, Bruce: Grip sign holder; foam picture hanger. | |||||||||||||
| Giuliani, Angelo: Baseball pepper game with strike zone. | |||||||||||||
| Greene, Pat and Janie McKittrick: Lawn chair; ergonomic garden tools; adjustable crate/kennel for animals. | |||||||||||||
| Hansen, James: Ignition system for fuel. | |||||||||||||
| Hauk, Roger: Caddy for extension cords and utility cords. | |||||||||||||
| Henschel, Reed E. and Donna: Method for organizing goods in kitchen cabinet. | |||||||||||||
| Ibinger, Paul: Baby bottle holder for use in automobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Ireland, Ralph: Boat anchor; concrete re-rod cutter and bender. | |||||||||||||
| Jackson, Richard: Process for removing wallpaper. | |||||||||||||
| Jenson, Robert: Moving, oscillating chair to reduce stress in spine and associated soft tissue; chiropractic chair. | |||||||||||||
| Kasparbauer, Paul: Decorative cockleshell. | |||||||||||||
| Keller, Edward: Bait caddy. | |||||||||||||
| Keller, Richard: Hands-free umbrella holder. | |||||||||||||
| Klassen, Larry: Fold-up sawhorse. | |||||||||||||
| Knutson, Kenneth: Anti-theft, warm-up stand; hitch and seasonal storage for snowmobiles. | |||||||||||||
| Knutson, Kenneth: Side-tilting conversion system for skid loader attachments; compact load binder. | |||||||||||||
| Komonko, James: Clamp-on magnet for work lights and flashlights. | |||||||||||||
| Kopas, Ronald: Portable pockets worn on a belt. | |||||||||||||
| Kraemer, John: Outdoors camp pillow. | |||||||||||||
| Kramme, Neil: Adjustable gate hinge to keep gates from dragging. | |||||||||||||
| Kurtz, Bill: Doll mascot; hydraulic safety brake for trailers or implements. | |||||||||||||
| Larson, Donna: Refilable product bottle with liner insert. | |||||||||||||
| Leitzke, Michael: Bicucle wheel reflector. | |||||||||||||
| Lobitz, Lloyd: Earring caddy. | |||||||||||||
| Low, Jeanie and Elizabeth: Foldable stool that attaches to cabinets; fun paperweight. | |||||||||||||
| McMahan, David: Spark ignition system for vehicles. | |||||||||||||
| McManas, Eugene: Adjustable cap with safety liner. | |||||||||||||
| Malwitz, Lonnie: Batting practice training devices. | |||||||||||||
| Mamer-Boellstorff, Leslie: Pet bed. | |||||||||||||
| Mankowski, Ken: Toilet paper holder. | |||||||||||||
| Marthaler, Ronald and Benny Phares: Towing hitch device. | |||||||||||||
| Matzke, Ervin: Car dolly; cycle and utility trailer. | |||||||||||||
| Meyer, Steve: Adhesive finger pads to for use with Sega and Nintendo gaming. | |||||||||||||
| Mick, Eugene: Auto-loading can crusher. | |||||||||||||
| Moore, Erwin: Board game. | |||||||||||||
| Morris, John: Attic vent; raised nail and staple setting tool. | |||||||||||||
| Mosman, Loren: Addition to steel tape for small measuring. | |||||||||||||
| Nelson, Richard S.: Auxiliary handle attaching to tool handles for more leverage. | |||||||||||||
| Overby, Nathan: Pumping propulsion system. | |||||||||||||
| Patterson, Todd: Board game that hangs on the wall when not in use. | |||||||||||||
| Pearson, Willard: Center bin ladder; corn shields. | |||||||||||||
| Peterson, Lawrence: Toilet seat attachable to tractor frames, pickup truck bumpers, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Potas, Roy: Telescopic fishing pole. | |||||||||||||
| Rasmussen, Mike: Snowmobile trailer. | |||||||||||||
| Salazar, Gene: Pickup truck weight for added traction. | |||||||||||||
| Schafer-Rand, Lorene and Floyd Rand: Angle stop valve wrench. | |||||||||||||
| Schmidt, Kathryn: Two-piece dress featuring multiple, interchangeable sleeves, etc. | |||||||||||||
| Starry, William: Golf bag holder apparatus. | |||||||||||||
| Stoick, Michael: Child restraint cap; finger protector for carpet stretcher pipe. | |||||||||||||
| Straub, Robert: Telescoping, swiveling pole for a variety of uses. | |||||||||||||
| Teigen, David and Edie Lannan: System for protecting fishing rods, reels, and guns. | |||||||||||||
| Tillstrom, Carl: Spring-assisted eyeglasses cord. | |||||||||||||
| Tjeerdsma, Wayne: Storage rack and dispenser for five-gallon containers of liquid. | |||||||||||||
| Tomsick, Bill: Foot scrubber. | |||||||||||||
| Toso, Victor: Collapsible back rest for wheelchair. | |||||||||||||
| VanBuskirk, Harry: Truck tire changing system. | |||||||||||||
| Weller, Harvey: Illuminated scenic glass. | |||||||||||||
| Wicnienski, Michael: Multi-state logical engine. | |||||||||||||
| Zunker, Donald: Device to deter theft of property stored in garages; tool to assist potential auto buyers. | |||||||||||||
| 1996: | |||||||||||||
| General file. | |||||||||||||
| Booth assignments/maps. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor packet. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.2F | 12 | 1997-2013. 19 folders. | |||||||||||
| 2015. | |||||||||||||
SUBJECT FILES
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.2F | 12 | Brochures, undated, 1974-2000. | |||||||||||
| Davinci Inventor Showcase, October 13, 2012. | |||||||||||||
| Effective display ideas, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Evaluation questions for pass-through grantee, 1999. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitor ribbons, undated, 1995. | |||||||||||||
| Exhibitors, undated, 2011-2012. | |||||||||||||
| EXPO 2003, 2003. | |||||||||||||
| Farm Show, 1981. | |||||||||||||
| Farmer inventors: National congress and contest (Des Moines), December 12, 1992. | |||||||||||||
| Fund-raising and grant writing, undated, 2003. | |||||||||||||
| Gordon, Sharon: Letters, 1979. | |||||||||||||
| Ideas for inventions, 2002. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors and innovators: Factors in economic development, 1977. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors Awareness Group, Inc., 1996-1997. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors packets, 2002, 2004. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors Resource Center: | |||||||||||||
| undated, 1985-1986. | |||||||||||||
| Annual and quarterly reports, 1986-1989. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Marketing plan (FY2000), May 3, 1999. | |||||||||||||
| Treasurer's reports, 1987-1992. 5 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Inventor's resource guide, Fall 1995. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors resource manual, 1997. | |||||||||||||
| Inventors tool kit, 2009. | |||||||||||||
| List of Minnesota inventors and inventions (1995-2001), undated. | |||||||||||||
| Logos, undated, 1992-2000. | |||||||||||||
| Midwest invention and creativity workshop, 1991. | |||||||||||||
| List of past exhibitors (1958-1995): A-G. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.3B | 13 | List of past exhibitors (1958-1995): H-Z. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Midwest inventors and innovation workshop, 1981-1984. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame, undated, 1992-1998. | |||||||||||||
| MIC slideshow script, May 1994. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Student Inventors Congress, undated, 1992-1996. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Women's Fund, 1987-1991. | |||||||||||||
| Newsletters: | |||||||||||||
| MIC Memo: | |||||||||||||
| 1983-1999. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2001-2003. | |||||||||||||
| MIC Newsletter, 1995. | |||||||||||||
| MIC Newsletter mailing lists, undated, 1983-1985. | |||||||||||||
| Resource Review, 1998-1999. | |||||||||||||
| North American Farm & Power Show, 1989-1991. 6 folders. | |||||||||||||
| North Dakota Inventors Congress, 1958. | |||||||||||||
| Northeast Wisconsin Inventor Night, October 17, 2011. | |||||||||||||
| Northern Farm Shows, 1988. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Patent attorneys, 1979-1991. | |||||||||||||
| Patent law, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Patents and trademarks, 1998-2001. | |||||||||||||
| Previous exhibitors literature, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Publicity, undated, 1979-2012. 5 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.4F | 14 | Publicity, undated, 1979-2012. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Select successful inventions list, 1993. | |||||||||||||
| Souvenir information, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Stevermer, Lyle, 2001. | |||||||||||||
| Success stories, 1994-2001. | |||||||||||||
| Testimonials, 2003-2009. | |||||||||||||
| U.S. Inventors review news magazine, 1981. | |||||||||||||
| Volunteer recognition, 1998, 2003. | |||||||||||||
| Wisconsin Innovation Service Center, undated, 1980. | |||||||||||||
| Miscellany, undated, 1958-2010. | |||||||||||||
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snapshot photographs and disassembled photograph albums, documenting the annual inventors congresses, individual inventions, and individual inventors. This series also includes two motion pictures and two DVDs.
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.4F | 14 | Photograph files: | |||||||||||
| 1960. | |||||||||||||
| 1967. | |||||||||||||
| 1969. | |||||||||||||
| 1971-1975. 5 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1977-1978. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1981-1983. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Redwood County fairgrounds, undated. | |||||||||||||
| Photographs albums (disassembled): | |||||||||||||
| 1958-1962. 6 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 142.K.15.1B | 15 | 1963-1965. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| 1968. | |||||||||||||
| 1975-1988. 18 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.5B | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 1989-1996. 17 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.6F | 17 | 1997-1998. 7 folders. | |||||||||||
| Indoor exhibits and inventors, 1999. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Indoor and outdoor marketplace, 1999. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Student inventors and parade, 1999. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2000. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.7B | 18 | 2000. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| 2005? | |||||||||||||
| Expo photograph albums: | |||||||||||||
| Labeled "Expo" by the creator but there is little discernible difference from the preceding albums. Perhaps the Expo albums were kept by another individual. | |||||||||||||
| 1996. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 1998-2000. 7 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2002. 3 folders. | |||||||||||||
| 2006-2007. 2 folders. | |||||||||||||
| Untitled photograph album, 1986-1993. | |||||||||||||
| Box | |||||||||||||
| 310.L.3.8F | 19 | Oversize photograph albums, 1962-1966. 5 volumes. | |||||||||||
| DVDs: | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota at 150: real and imagined: 104 innovation, October 4, 2008. 1 DVD. | |||||||||||||
| Produced by TPT MN Channel. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Inventors Congress invention and ideas show, June 13-13, 2009. 1 DVD. | |||||||||||||
| Produced by Farm industry news. | |||||||||||||
| Motion Pictures: | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Inventors Congress film, undated. 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm. | |||||||||||||
| In gray canister. | |||||||||||||
| Minnesota Inventors Congress, Redwood Falls, Minn., May 4 [no year given]. 1 film reel : col. ; 16mm. | |||||||||||||
| In brown canister. | |||||||||||||
CATALOG HEADINGS
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
- Topics:
- Children as inventors.
- Congresses and conventions -- Minnesota.
- Grantmaking -- Minnesota.
- Inventions -- Minnesota.
- Inventors -- Minnesota.
- Nonprofit organizations -- Minnesota.
- Patents.
- Parades -- Redwood Falls.
- Powwows -- Minnesota.
- Persons:
- Becker, Penny, author.
- Hess, Deb., author.
- Starr, F. Robert, 1919-2012, author.
- Organizations:
- Inventors Resource Center (Redwood Falls, Minn.), author.
- Minnesota. Department of Employment and Economic Development, author.
- Places:
- Redwood Falls (Minn.)
- Document Types:
- DVDs.
- Motion pictures (visual works) .
- Photographs.
- Videocassettes.
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