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1937 Press Photo Carleton Ellis, inventor, works in his Montclair laboratory.

This is an original press photo. Nations No. 1 Gadgeteer-Montclair, NJ: Pictured at work in his laboratory in Montclair is 59-year-old Carleton Ellis, one of the most inventive men of the nation, who has just received his 700th patent today. Ellis' latest stroke of genius is a new lacquer of "ureacecin type" said to be a long step toward the "perfect paint." His inventions cover a varied field, from a type of dog biscuit to a substance used in making American fighting planes fireproof against incendiary bullets.Photo measures 8.5 x 6.5inches. Photo is dated 12-15-1937.

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