# Pocket Protectors & Practical Invention | June 3

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-06-03T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-03/pocket-protectors-practical-invention-june-3
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## Resource

On this day in 1943, Michigan’s Hurley Smith patented the pocket protector—creating a simple, smart fix for ink stains and worn-out shirts.

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