- Computer mouse – Douglas Engelbart
- Email – Ray Tomlinson
- Post-it® Notes – Art Fry
- Pop up toaster – Charles Strite
- Re-sealable plastic containers for food – Earl Tupper
- Tetra Pak® packaging for liquid – Erik Wallenberg, Ruben Rausing
- Solar evaporation fridge – Emily Cummin
- Wind-up radio – Trevor Baylis
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