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Feel free to press pause,to my music playlist so u can listen and see the vidoes of black inventors . Hope u enjoy bye and Godbless. Mwuahhh
Black Inventors :
Elijah McCoy (1843-1929) invented an oil-dripping cup for trains. Lewis Latimer (1848-1928) invented an important part of the light bulb the carbon filament. Fast Fact: Latimer worked in the laboratories of both Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852-1889) invented a shoemaking machine that increased shoemaking speed by 900%!Fast Fact: In 1992, the U.S. made a postage stamp in honor of Matzeliger. Elijah McCoy Elijah McCoy (1843-1929) invented an oil-dripping cup for trains Fast Fact: Other inventors tried to copy McCoy's oil-dripping cup. But none of the other cups worked as well as his, so customers started asking for "the real McCoy." That's where the expression comes from Granville T. Woods (1856-1910) invented a train-to-station communication system George Washington Carver (1860-1943) invented peanut butter and 400 plant products! Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) invented a hair-growing lotion Garrett Morgan (1877-1963) invented the gas mask. Otis Boykin Otis Boykin (1920-1982) invented the electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker. Fast Fact: Boykin invented 28 different electronic devices. Dr. Patricia E. Bath Dr. Patricia. E. Bath (1949-) invented a method of eye surgery that has helped many blind people to see. Fast Fact: Dr. Bath has been nominated to the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Lonnie G. Johnson Lonnie G. Johnson (1949-) invented the world-famous watergun, the Supersoaker. Fast Fact: Johnson's company just came out with a new Nerf ball toy gun. Bannerker,Benjamin Developed the first clock built in the United States, studied astronomy and developed an almanac. Helped to create the layout of the building streets and monuments for the Nation's Capitol -Washington, D.C. Bath, Patricia A pioneer in the field of ophthalmology, she created a laser-based device to perform cataracts surgery. Brooks, Charles Developed a truck with brushes to clean debris from city street, the precursor to the modern street-sweeper. Designed heating installations, the most famous of which was for Radio City Music Hall. Dean, Mark Created numerous devices for personal computer architecture and helped revolutionize the computer industry. Joyner, Marjorie Changed the course of hair-care history with her "Permanent Waving Machine. Just, Ernest Pioneered the fields of marine biology and zoology, researching parthenogenesis. Latimer, Lewis After beginning his career drafting the patent application for Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, he developed into a prolific inventor and rivaled Thomas Edison in the field of electric lighting. Pelham, Robert Invented a tabulating device and a tallying machine for the United States Census Bureau. Goode, Sarah The first Black woman to gain a patent for her Folding Cabinet Bed.Grant, George A Harvard-trained dentist, he invented several items, most famous of which was an improved golf tee. Love, John Created the precursor to the modern pencil sharpener as well as a plasterer's hawk. Purvis, William Invented a fountain pen, a bag fastener, a hand stamp and an electric railway device. Temple, Lewis Created the "Temple's Iron". an improvement on the harpoon. Walker, Madame C. J. Created and marketed Black Hair Care products and became so successful that she was the first Black female millionaire. Created jobs for more than 1,000 women and was a mentor to entrepreneurs around the world. Williams, Daniel Hale Created the method for and accomplished the first successful open heart surgery. Woods, Granville Referred to as "the Black Thomas Edison," he was a prolific inventor in the areas of telegraphony, railway electrical systems and railway safety. Successfully sued Edison and was eventually offered a position with the Edison Company. Thornton, Benjamin Created a device that was the precursor to the modern answering machine. Thomas, Valerie Developed a device to produce 3-Dimensional optical illusions and effect. Stewart, Thomas Received a patent for his invention of the mop. Reboucas, Andre Invented an immersible device which could be projected underwater, the precursor to the torpedo. Morgan, Garrett A prolific inventor, he is renowned for his creations, including a hair-straightener, the gas mask and the automatic traffic signal. Considered by many to be one of the most impactful inventors of all time. Parker, John P. A conductor on the "Underground Railroad,, he would later patent a screw for a tobacco press. Matzeliger, Jan Revolutionized the shoe-making industry with his automatic lasting machine which could produce significantly more shoes than could human cobblers. McCree, Daniel Created a wooden, portable windowsill-attached fire escape for home use. Lee, Joseph Created a bread crumbling machine as well as an automatic bread-making machine. Jones, Fred A master inventor, he created numerous devices, from a portable x-ray machine to an automatic movie ticket dispenser to a refrigerated trucking system. His creativeness caused the largest corporations and the United States government to seek his help. Johnson, Willis Created the egg-beater, a device which revolutionized the world of cooking. Jennings, Thomas The first Black person to be granted a patent for his "dry-cleaning" process. Johnson, Jack The first Black Heavyweight boxing champion, he created a wrench for automotive maintenance. Gourdine, Meredith An Olympic silver medallist, he created allergen-filtration devices in the common household as well as in the workplace. Faulkner, Henry Created a ventilated shoe to help to minimize excessive sweating as well as the prevention of blisters and sores on people's feet.Drew, Charles A pioneer in the field of blood preservation, he developed a method for separating plasma from the whole blood so they could be combined later. Also determined that plasma could be administered to certain patients regardless of their blood type. Helped to establish the modern blood bank. Dickinson, Joseph Developed improved and innovative reed organs. Crum, George After accidentally slicing potatos too thinly, created the potato chip. Cherry, Matthew Created a vehicle that is the precursor to the modern tricycle and then created a special fender for streetcars. |
