TIMES NOW - Catherine got a patent for her invention in 1997 but it expired in 2005. Unfortunately for her, she was unable to afford the $400 (£330) renewal fee to hold
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TIL The Woman that invented 'Fidget Spinners' hasn't made a single penny from the current craze as she couldn't afford the £310 Patent : r/Wellthatsucks
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