Random Fact - Wednesday 3rd September 2008

[WillRiker]

In 1902, the coat hanger was invented Albert Parkhouse who was frustrated at the lack of hooks available to hang up his coat at work. His company thought it was a good idea and patented the invention and, unfortunately, Parkhouse never received any money for his idea.

[Purple Dragon]

why did he get no money did he die or did they nick his idea ..???

[WillRiker]

Because he just went ahead and did it, but they thought..."Hey, that's a good idea!", and so they took out the patent and not him which meant that they made the cash from the invention and not him.

[smilin heinz]

What a crock of shit! Poor fella