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The photos in this post are of some rather unique, if
not ridiculous inventions of yesteryear. Whoever said necessity was the
Mother of invention sure knew what they were talking about. Although.
These inventions did not stand the test of time, they do prove that
someone was thinking.
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Bike Tyre Used As Swimming Aid (Germany, 1925) - A group of youngsters
tied a bike tyre around the body as a swimming aid.
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One Wheel Motorcycle (1931) - One wheel motorcycle (invented by Italian
M. Goventosa de Udine). Maximum speed: 150 kilometers per hour ( 93
Mph).
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Amphibious Bike ‘Cyclomer’ (Paris, 1932) - The Cyclomer, a bicycle on
land and water can ride with a load of 120 pounds.
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All Terrain Car (England, 1936) - All terrain car able to descend slopes
up to 65 degrees.
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Radio Pram (USA, 1921) - Pram provided with a radio, including antenna
and loudspeaker, to keep the baby quiet.
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Radio hat (USA, 1931) - Portable radio in a straw hat, made by an
American inventor.
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Bulletproof Glass (New York, 1931) - Bulletproof glass, demonstration by
the best rifle man of the New York police, 1931.
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Extensible Caravan (France, 1934) - Extensible caravan, built by a
French engineer.
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Piano For The Bedridden (UK, 1935) - Piano especially designed for
people who are confined to bed.
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Glasses For Reading In Bed (England, 1936) - Hamblin glasses. A pair of
spectacles especially designed for reading in bed. |