African American Inventors and Inventions
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Loading ...October 7, 2008 by Barry J
African American history if you heard it from non-interested parties you would think that it doesn’t exist. Without it we wouldn’t exist. I read an article the other day talking about the great discovery and inventions and nowhere did it mention African-Americans. Our contributions have been so detrimental to the lives of all Americans; it’s rarely mentioned in the media and in school.
We have been responsible for a number of notable inventions throughout history, introducing innovations in medicine, technology, food, transportation, cosmetics and household products, among other areas.
This list below represents some of the most important discovery by African-Americans.
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Product
|
Name |
Dates |
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Air Conditioning Unit |
Frederick M. Jones |
July 12, 1949 |
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Almanac |
Benjamin Banneker |
Approx. 1791 |
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Auto Cut-Off Switch |
Granville T. Woods |
January 1, 1839 |
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Auto Fishing Devise |
G. Cook |
May 30, 1899 |
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Automatic Gear Shift |
Richard Spikes |
February 28, 1932 |
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Baby Buggy |
W. H. Richardson |
June 18, 1899 |
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Bicycle Frame |
L.R. Johnson |
October 10, 1899 |
|
Biscuit Cutter |
A.P. Ashbourne |
November 30, 1875 |
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Blood Plasma Bag |
Charles Drew |
Approx. 1945 |
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Cellular Phone |
Henry T. Sampson |
July 6, 1971 |
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Chamber Commode |
T. Elkins |
January 3, 1897 |
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Clothes Dryer |
G.T. Sampson |
June 6, 1862 |
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Curtain Rod |
S.R. Scratton |
November 30, 1889 |
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Curtain Rod Support |
William S. Grant |
August 4, 1896 |
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Door Stop |
O. Dorsey |
December 10, 1878 |
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Dust Pan |
Lawrence P. Ray |
August 3, 1897 |
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Egg Beater |
Willie Johnson |
February 5, 1884 |
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Electric Lampbulb |
Lewis Latimer |
March 21, 1882 |
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Elevator |
Alexander Miles |
October 11, 1867 |
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Eye Protector |
P. Johnson |
November 2, 1880 |
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Fire Escape Ladder |
J.W. Winters |
May 7, 1878 |
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Folding Bed |
L.C. Bailey |
July 18, 1899 |
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Folding Chair |
Brody & Surgwar |
June 11, 1889 |
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Fountain Pen |
W.B. Purvis |
January 7, 1890 |
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Furniture Caster |
O.A. Fisher |
1878 |
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Gas Mask |
Garrett Morgan |
October 13, 1914 |
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Golf Tee |
T. Grant |
December 12, 1899 |
|
Guitar |
Robert F. Flemming, Jr. |
March 3, 1886 |
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Hair Brush |
Lydia O. Newman |
November 15, 18– |
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Hand Stamp |
Walter B. Purvis |
February 27, 1883 |
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Horse Shoe |
J. Ricks |
March 30, 1885 |
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Ice Cream Scooper |
A.L. Cralle |
February 2, 1897 |
|
Improv. Sugar Making |
Norbet Rillieux |
December 10, 1846 |
|
Insect-Destroyer Gun |
A.C. Richard |
February 28, 1899 |
|
Ironing Board |
Sarah Boone |
December 30, 1887 |
|
Key Chain |
F.J. Loudin |
January 9, 1894 |
|
Lantern |
Michael c. Harvey |
August 19, 1884 |
|
Lawn Mower |
L.A. Burr |
May 19, 1889 |
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Lemon Squeezer |
J. Thomas White |
December 8, 1893 |
|
Lock |
W.A. Martin |
July 23, 18– |
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Lubricating Cup |
Ellijah McCoy |
November 15, 1895 |
|
Lunch Pail |
James Robinson |
1887 |
|
Mail Box |
Paul L. Downing |
October 27, 1891 |
|
Mop |
Thomas W. Stewart |
June 11, 1893 |
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Motor |
Federick M. Jones |
June 27, 1939 |
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Peanut Butter |
George Washington Carver |
1896 |
|
Pencil Sharpener |
J.L. Love |
November 23, 1897 |
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Record Player Arm |
Joseph Hunger Dickenson |
January 8, 1819 |
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Refrigerator |
J. Standard |
June 14, 1891 |
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Riding Saddles |
W.D., Davis |
Ocotber 6, 1895 |
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Rolling Pin |
John W. Reed |
1864 |
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Shampoo Headrest |
C.O. Bailiff |
October 11, 1898 |
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Spark Plug |
Edmond Berger |
February 2, 1839 |
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Stethoscope |
Imhotep |
Ancient Egypt |
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Stove |
T.A. Carrington |
July 25, 1876 |
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Straightening Comb |
Madam C.J. Walker |
Approx. 1905 |
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Street Sweeper |
Charles B. Brooks |
March 17, 1890 |
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Phone Transmitter |
Granville T. Woods |
December 2, 1884 |
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Thermostat Control |
Frederick M. Jones |
February 23, 1960 |
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Traffic Light |
Garrett Morgan |
November 20, 1923 |
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Tricycle |
M.A. Cherry |
May 6, 1886 |
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Typewriter |
Burridge & Marshman |
April 7, 1885 |
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