Robertson Screw - Revision history

Eric: Added some more links under the "External Links" section

2021-05-23T20:55:31Z

Added some more links under the "External Links" section

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	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson The Wikipedia Page on the Robertson Screw]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson The Wikipedia Page on the Robertson Screw]
	*[https://www.popularwoodworking.com/questions-and-answers/q-a-square-drive-vs-phillips-head-screws/ An Article by "Popular Woodworking" Titled "Q & A: Square Drive vs. Phillips-Head Screws" ]		*[https://www.popularwoodworking.com/questions-and-answers/q-a-square-drive-vs-phillips-head-screws/ An Article by "Popular Woodworking" Titled "Q & A: Square Drive vs. Phillips-Head Screws" ]
			*[https://www.instructables.com/When-a-Phillips-is-not-a-Phillips/ An Article on "Instructables" Titled "When a Phillips Is Not a Phillips!" ]
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]
	* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]		* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]

Eric: Added some more links under the "External Links" section

2021-05-23T20:54:40Z

Added some more links under the "External Links" section

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	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson The Wikipedia Page on the Robertson Screw]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson The Wikipedia Page on the Robertson Screw]
			*[https://www.popularwoodworking.com/questions-and-answers/q-a-square-drive-vs-phillips-head-screws/ An Article by "Popular Woodworking" Titled "Q & A: Square Drive vs. Phillips-Head Screws" ]
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]
	* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]		* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]

Eric: Moved some stuff around

2021-05-23T20:53:56Z

Moved some stuff around

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	{{Breadcrumb\|Housing and construction}}		{{Breadcrumb\|Housing and construction}}
	[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]		[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]
			=Basics=
	In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.		In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.

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	Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else.		Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else.

	==Links==		=Internal Links=
			*

			=External Links=
			*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson The Wikipedia Page on the Robertson Screw]
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]
	* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]		* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]

Elifarley: Now uses template Template:Breadcrumb|

2011-04-07T13:11:09Z

Now uses template Template:Breadcrumb

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	{{~~Category=~~Housing and construction}}		{{Breadcrumb\|Housing and construction}}
	[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]		[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]
	In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.		In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.

Rasmus: inserted patent link

2011-02-12T15:55:10Z

inserted patent link

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	''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.		''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.

	Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. ~~'''This means the patent should be in the public domain. Anyone know the patent number?'''~~ The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else.		Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else.

	==Links==		==Links==
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	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]
			* Google patents: [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=CAJHAAAAEBAJ&dq=lymburner+robertson+screw original patent]

Conor at 15:21, 12 February 2011

2011-02-12T15:21:03Z

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			{{Category=Housing and construction}}
	[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]		[[File:329px-Robertson screw.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Robertson screw: a revolutionary change in the fastener industry]]
	In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.		In 1908, a travelling salesman, Peter L. Robertson of Milton, Ontario, Canada, invented a revolutionary screw and screwdriver with a socket head. The '''Robertson socket head screw''' became instantly very popular with craftsmen because it was self-centering and could be driven with one hand.
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	''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.		''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.

	Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else. ~~What if Robertson had decided to '''open source''' his invention ???~~		Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. '''This means the patent should be in the public domain. Anyone know the patent number?''' The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else.

	==Links==		==Links==
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]

	~~[[Category:Materials]]~~
	~~[[Category:Housing and construction]~~]

Rasmus at 17:58, 25 January 2011

2011-01-25T17:58:52Z

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	==Links==		==Links==
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] ("If you can't open it, you don't own it" comes to mind).		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] (''"If you can't open it, you don't own it"'' comes to mind).
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]

Rasmus: small insert

2011-01-25T17:58:30Z

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	==Links==		==Links==
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair]		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair] ("If you can't open it, you don't own it" comes to mind).
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]

Rasmus at 18:57, 22 January 2011

2011-01-22T18:57:16Z

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	''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.		''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.

	Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly ~~used~~ anywhere else. What if Robertson had decided to '''open source''' his invention ???		Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly known anywhere else. What if Robertson had decided to '''open source''' his invention ???

	==Links==		==Links==

Rasmus: removed superfluous stuff

2011-01-22T18:06:28Z

removed superfluous stuff

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	''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.		''"This is considered by many as the biggest little invention of the twentieth century so far,"'' Robertson said.

	Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964~~. For his invention, P.L. Robertson screws and screwdrivers carry his name to this day~~. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly used ~~elsewhere~~. What if Robertson had decided to '''open source''' his invention ???		Robertson was even in negotiations with Henry Ford, who recognized the time-saving potential of the screw in auto manufacturing. Ford estimated that this invention could save upwards of 2 hours of assembly time per vehicle. Unfortunately, Ford and Robertson could not reach a licensing agreement. Because of such licensing and patent issues, the breakthrough of the socket head screw was never realized. The first patent was issued in 1909 and the last patent expired in 1964. The screw remains very popular in Canada today but is hardly used anywhere else. What if Robertson had decided to '''open source''' his invention ???

	==Links==		==Links==
	* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair]		* Treehugger article: [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/pentalobe-screw-apple-war.php The Pentalobe Screw, And Apple's War Against Self-Repair]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw#Robertson Robertson Screw]
	* ~~company~~: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson ~~Screw~~]		* Company: [http://www.robertsonscrew.com/ Robertson Inc.]

	[[Category:Materials]]		[[Category:Materials]]
	[[Category:Housing and construction]]		[[Category:Housing and construction]]