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Radio 4 Today Listen Again Latest Reports Interview of the Week About Today Britain at 6am Have your Say Contact Today PM The World Tonight The World at One Broadcasting House BBC News Eureka This year is the 150th anniversary of The Patent Office. Here are some of your suggestions for the best and worst inventions of recent times: Favourite Least Favourite Steam train Pencil TIVO Paper-clip Elastic Washing Machine Fountain Pen Bicycle Batteries Computer Radio Goblin Teasmaid Toilet Condom Internet Dishwasher Fridge Duvet Cover Coat-hanger Speed Camera Microsoft Windows Playstation TV Mobile Phone Car Extending dog lead Human Gene patents Electronic organisers Remote Controls Telephone 'Dust-Buster' hoovers Electric hand driers Zips Personal Stereo Tupperware Lawnmower Back to the main inventions page See some inventors' suggestions LINKS See the latest invention from Britain's leading inventor - EXCLUSIVE! The UK Patent Office The European Patent Office The US Patent Office Please Note: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. Listen - Sanchia Berg has been looking at the history of inventions. (14/10/02) Listen - The Patent Office's Director of Copyright explains the organisation's role. (14/10/02) Listen - Britain's most eccentric inventor chooses his best and worst inventions.(15/10/02) Listen - Trevor Bayliss gives us his favourites. (17/10/02) Listen - the most significant inventions aren't necessarily hi-tech. (19/10/02) John Logie Baird Trevor Bayliss

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