CROATIAN INNOVATORS WIN 1 GOLD, 3 SILVER AND 2 BRONZE MEDALS

( Editorial: --> 4415 ) ZAGREB, April 5 (Hina) - Croatian innovators won one gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the 26th international innovations fair "Geneve 98". The far was held from March 27 to April 5. Croatian innovators presented eight innovations and were among the most successful participants at the fair. Djuro Virag and Slavko Matokovic from Pula won a gold medal with special commendation by the jury as well as a special award for creativity for their device for throwing out water from boats. The device uses only tidal energy. Representatives of specialised institutions for the transfer of technology showed great interest in the rotating gyroscope aircraft made by Kutina innovator Franjo Krznaric as well as in the safety seal, while a Thai puzzle corporation was especially interested in the rotating children's puzzle. More than 1,000 innovations by 1,200 authors from 30 countries were presented at this year's fair. (hina) rm 051623 MET apr 98