• Boy And His Broom An Inspiration To Invention
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[url=http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100906/tuk-boy-and-his-broom-an-inspiration-to-45dbed5.html]Source[/url] [quote]A "Double Broom" created by a five-year-old boy is one of the most ingenious inventions of the last decade, according to the British Library. Sam Houghton came up with the idea at the age of three while watching his father struggling to sweep up garden leaves. Inspired by his heroes Wallace & Gromit, he decided to tie two brooms together using a rubber band, creating what he called the "Improved Broom". Sam has since been granted an official patent for his creation. The Double Broom is designed to collect large debris and fine dust simultaneously. Experts have now termed the product one of the "most inspiring" inventions of the last 10 years. It forms part of an exhibition called Inventing the 21st Century which opens Monday at The British Library. Steve Van Dulken, British Library's patent expert, said: "Sam is an inspiration to all of us so I was adamant throughout the selection of inventions that we include him and his broom. "We need to encourage more children to get excited about inventing, and provide more emphasis on engineering and invention in our schools." Other inventions which will be featured at the exhibition are Dyson's Bladeless Fan, the Road Refresher Dog Bowl and the All Terrain Trendy Trekinetic Wheelchair.[/quote] [img]http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/ne/skynews/20100906/16/4266124331-boy-broom-inspiration-invention.jpg[/img] [img]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/04/24/broom192.jpg[/img]
Smart kid.
Daaaaaaw
So he taped two brooms together and got a patent?
[QUOTE=Kyle902;24644744]So he taped two brooms together and got a patent?[/QUOTE] That is what I said, but I think he deserves it, since no other person thought of doing it.
Thats awesome, this world needs more inventors. Also any pics of the whole device?
[QUOTE]"We need to encourage more children to get excited about inventing, and provide more emphasis on engineering and invention in our schools."[/QUOTE] This. This. [U][I][B]This.[/B][/I][/U]
Double brooms all the way :byodood:
[QUOTE=Occlusion;24644795]Thats awesome, this world needs more inventors. Also any pics of the whole device?[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/04/24/broom192.jpg[/IMG] This is fucking awesome.
[QUOTE=Billiam;24644814][IMG]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/04/24/broom192.jpg[/IMG] This is fucking awesome.[/QUOTE] Thanks, I'll add that to the OP.
Extended brooms exist for that very reason
[QUOTE=Billiam;24644814][IMG]http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/04/24/broom192.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Thanks. You would think they would have a picture of the damn thing in the article. [b]Edit:[/b] I was just about to suggest you add it to your post.
[QUOTE=Renderman;24644772]That is what I said, but I think he deserves it, since no other person thought of doing it.[/QUOTE] Um, yes. My dad for example last friday.
OR you could simply make the broom head thicker... But he's 5 and I find that very impressive.
:iia: he ii2 a geniiou2.
[quote]one of the most ingenious inventions of the last decade, according to the British Library. [/quote] I'm trying to understand if the article is serious or if it's making fun of this whole thing.
awesome....nice job kid :bravo:
I guess it's kind of cool that he invented something at 3 years old, but I really don't see how it's a new or impressive idea, it's a broom, with another broom slightly ahead of it, it just doesn't look like it would accomplish much.
[quote]one of the most ingenious inventions of the last decade, according to the British Library.[/quote] holy fuck England must be boring
What the flying fuck? I made the exact same thing when I was six :frog: I did not know this shit could make people go "WHAT? FUKKIN' MIRACLES!"
[QUOTE=Sinistersmog;24646320]I guess it's kind of cool that he invented something at 3 years old, but I really don't see how it's a new or impressive idea, it's a broom, with another broom slightly ahead of it, it just doesn't look like it would accomplish much.[/QUOTE] Same, I just don't get the hype
Don't want to brag here, but I made my own nuclear powered space ship plans when I was 5 and planned to make a metal barrel rocket (and drew the concept).
He should be given a golden broom.
really...?
So remember, if you tie your brooms together, they'll sue your ass off
[QUOTE=Black-Ice;24646731]What the flying fuck? I made the exact same thing when I was six :frog: I did not know this shit could make people go "WHAT? FUKKIN' MIRACLES!"[/QUOTE] Well next time you're six and invent something like this take it to the press.
[QUOTE=FreeThinker;24646944]Don't want to brag here, but I made my own nuclear powered space ship plans when I was 5 and planned to make a metal barrel rocket (and drew the concept).[/QUOTE] I don't want to brag, but when I was 2 I invented gravity and sold the plans to Bill Gates for $5 billion dollars. Not bragging guys.
[QUOTE=Blobicus;24649580]I don't want to brag, but when I was 2 I invented gravity and sold the plans to Bill Gates for $5 billion dollars. Not bragging guys.[/QUOTE] Why would Gates need plans for gravity?
I'll make a triple broom, and I will become rich hahaha!
I once had to clean spider webs in the dorms on the military base I live on. I took the broom handle off one and lined it up partially with the other and tied it with socks. That way I could reach the webs out there. Honestly though I wish I could think of something for the military. Not something super awesome or big but at least in the Air Force if you find a way to save money (Such as switching the chocks for the planes from wood to plastic so they don't splinter). I keep my eyes open but I just can't get anywhere with it. I need to be presented with a problem first ya know? Hope this kid becomes a great inventor though. We really do need more engineers.
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