Inventors and Inventions Case

Unit one

Comprehension 1

Inventors and inventions

How well did you understand?

The man who almost invented the Vacuum Cleaner:

Q.1 what is the meaning of "officially credited"?

The meaning of officially credited is, "officially recognized or meeting the defined standards"

Q.2 what was the wrong with American inventor's scheme for removing dust from the carpets?

The machine blew the dust instead of sucking it and made everyone in the front six rows sneeze.

Q.3 how did booth provide the proof that his method was the right one?

Booth proved that sucking the dust is possible by simply expedient of kneeling down, pressing his lips and sucking back of an armchair.

Q.4 what comments would you make about the character of American inventor?

The character of American inventor was infuriated.

The most unsuccessful inventor

¬¬Q.5 what evidence can you find to show that Mr. Arthur Paul Pedrick was a very hard-working inventor?

Mr. Arthur Paul Pedrick patented 162 inventions, none of which were taken up commercially.

Q.6 what do you think a bicycle "with amphibious capacity" could do?

The bicycle with amphibious capacity, spectacles could improve the vision in the poor visibility and can also provide an arrangement whereby a car may be driven by a back seat.

Q.7 why was Mr. Pedrick a failure as an inventor?

Mr. Pedrick a failure as an inventor was due to the lack of practical applicability of his applications.

Q.8 What comments would you make about Mr. Pedrick's Character?

Mr. Pedrick was a hardworking but lunatic inventor.

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