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Cassidy Goldstein: Crayon holder made from a florist's water tube

Crayon holder made from a florist's water tube.

WhereUSA
Whenc. 2000
Age at the work11
IP outcomeGranted patent (personal)

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Crayon holder made from a florist's water tube.

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IP note

US 6,402,407 B1, granted 2002, sole inventor; licensed to Rand International at ~5% royalty.

Recognition

IPO Education Foundation Youth Inventor of the Year 2006.

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