A Book of Some Norwegian Inventions

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A Book of Some Norwegian Inventions
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Paper Clip
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Paper Clip

• It was invented by Johan Vaaler in 1866
• patented in 1899 and 1901
• Johan Vaaler is the brain behind the modern
  paper clip
• The modern version of paper clip is owned and
  patented by Gem Manufact. C.

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Paper Clip(from history)

• During World War II and the German occupation of
  Norway, Norwegians were prohibited from wearing
  buttons imprinted with their king's initials.
  Thus, Norwegians wore paper clips to show
  patriotism. They were a fitting symbol for subtle
  opposition against the Germans- a Norwegian
  invention intended to BIND TOGETHER. The paper
  clip represented solidarity as the Norwegians
  were bound together protecting their country!
• www.library.thinkquest.org

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Cheese Slicer
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Cheese Slicer

• It was invented by Thor Bjørklund in 1925
• It has been produced since 1927
• It makes it easier to slice cheese, makes extra
  thin slices
• Can also be used to slice cucumbers and other
  vegetables

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AutoSock
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AutoSock

• It was invented by Bård Løtveit in 1998
• The idea was stolen from Henry Fords wife who
  was the first to have got this idea
• You can use autosocks in winter instead of tyre
  chains when your car is stuck in snow and ice
• Autosocks are getting more and more popular all
  over the world

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Ultimat
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Ultimat

• Isolation mat made of old clothes
• It was invented by Fridtjov Johansen
• He had developed his idea in 20 years
• They started producing it in 2006
• They reuse old clothes which can be used as
  clothing no longer
• Old clothes are delivered by Fretex (the
  Salvation Armys stores)

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Aerosol spray
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Aerosol spray

• The first aerosol spray can was invented in Oslo
  in 1926 by Erik Rotheim, a Norwegian chemical
  engineer.
• The patent was sold to a US company
• The idea of making aerosol goes as far back as
  1790

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Gas Turbine

• The first gas turbine was built by Ægidius Elling
  in 1903
• His work was used by Sir Frank Whittle in 1936

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Cross-country Skiing
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Cross-country Skiing

• Cross-country skiing as a sport originated in
  Norway
• Cross-country skiing also includes ski jumping,
  and a combination sport of cross-country skiing
  and ski jumping is called Nordic Combined

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Outboard motor
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Outboard motor

• The first outboard motor for a boat was invented
  by Norwegian-American inventor Ole Evinrude in
  1909.

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Keycard Lock
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Keycard Lock

• It was invented by Tor Sørnes in 1975
• Tor Sørnes is an engineer and inventor
• His keycard lock is called the VingCard
• He has also developed and patented the
  electronic keycard lock (magnetic stripe key)
• Keycard lock has become a worldwide success

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Rat Trap Ski Binding
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"Rat Trap" Ski Binding

• Was invented by Bror With in 1927
• Bror With was an engineer and inventor

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Tripp-trapp

• A baby chair which is designed by Peter Opsvik in
  1972

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Brunost (brown cheese)
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Brunost

• Sweet brown cheese made of goats milk
• It was developed by Anne Haav from Gudbrandsdalen
  in 1880-s
• She added cream and sour cream while producing
  cheese. Later goats milk was also added.

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Sources

• www.google.no
• www.wikipedia.org
• www.lawzone.com
• www.inventors.about.com
• www.bbc.co.uk
• www.library.thinkquest.org
• www.thealthing.com
• www.autosock.no
• www.ultimat.no