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Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3
Season 1 · Episode 1552

Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3

On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket…

Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media

June 3, 20251m 0s

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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.