MODERN BLACK INVENTORS
Black Inventors were responsible for inventions from the refrigerator to the cell phone.
| Name | Invention | Date |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver |
Created over 300 products from the Peanut |
1896 - 1943 |
| A. J. Barr |
Lawn Mower | May 1889 |
| Issac Johnson | Bicycle Frame | Oct 1899 |
Benjamin Banneker
What will we do without the standard clock? The world benefited from this invention.
| H. W. Richardson |
Baby Buggy | June 1899 |
| George Washington Carver |
Re-created the Egyptian Blue Color | 1930 |
| Benjamin Banneker | Clock | 1792 |
| Lydia Newton | Hair Brush | TBD |
George Washington Carver
Carver re-created the scared Egyptian Blue color paint that was used by the Ancient Egyptians. This complex chemistry process to reproduce the Egyptian Blue color was tried throughout history unsuccessfully by others.
| George Washington Carver | Hair Growth - Sage & Sulphiur | 1920 |
| A. L. Lewis | Window Cleaner | 1882 |
| B. F. Jackson | Gas Heater | TBD |
| Edwin Burger | Spark Plug | Feb 1830 |
Madam C. J. Walker
She created the hot comb to straightens ones hair. Black women still use her hot comb today.
| Madam C.J. Walker | Hot Comb | 1907 |
| Alexander Miles | Elevator | Oct 1867 |
| J. Gregory | Motor | TBD |
| Thomas Steward | Mop | June 1893 |
Dr. Charles Drew
He discovered the blood Plasma which transport nutrients, hormones, and proteins to parts of the body in emergency situations.
| Dr. Charles Drew | Blood Plasma | 1940 |
| Micheal Harvey | Lantern | Aug 1884 |
| T. J. Marshall | Fire Extinguisher | Oct 1872 |
| Patrica Bath | Laser Surgical Device | 1986 |
Elijah McCoy
He was a mechanical Engineer who discovered the lubrication cup for the stream engine.
| Elijah McCoy | Lubricating Cup | July 1872 |
| Michael Croslin | Blood Pressure Device | 1933 |
| W. B. Purvis | Fountain Pen | Jan 1890 |
| Lawrence Way | Dust Pan | TBD |
Garrett Morgan
This brother saved millions of lives through his invention of the traffic light. It was mass confusion on the street roads before his discovery.
| Garrett Morgan | Traffic Light | Mar 1914 |
| Jan Matzeliger | Shoe Lasting Machine | Sep 1891 |
| Ernest Just | Egg Fertilization | TBD |
| Paul Downing | Mail Box | Oct 1939 |
Lewis Latimar
What can you say about this brother's electric bulb invention. No need for candles any more.
| Lewis Latimar | Electric Bulb | Sep 1881 |
| Frederick Jones | Air Conditioner | 1939 |
| James Robinson | Lunch Pail | 1887 |
| A. B. Blackburn | Railway Signal | TDB |
T. Grant
Now what would they be using on the golf course today if it was not for this brother who discovered the Golf Tee.
| T. Grant | Golf Tee | Dec 1899 |
| W. A. Martin | Lock | July 1899 |
| O. Dorsey | Door Stop | Dec 1878 |
| G. T. Sampson | Clothes Dryer | June 1892 |
Granville Woods
He was the first African-American to be trained as an Engineer in modern times. He also discovered the telephone transmitter and the multiplex telegraph.
| Granville Woods | Telephone Transmitter | Aug 1887 |
| T. A. Carrington | Stove | July 1876 |
| M. A. Cherry | Tricycle | May 1888 |
| P. Johnson | Eye Protector | Nov 1880 |
Robert Flemming
This brother discovered the Guitar. How ironic because Jinny Hendrix (African-American) was the greatest guitar player of all time.
| Robert Flemming | Guitar | March 1886 |
| Huram Thomas | Potato Chip | TBD |
| J. Standard | Refrigerator | July 1891 |
| O. Dorsey | Door Knob | Dec 1878 |
Frederick Jones
This major invention was refrigeration which was the basic foundation of the refrigerator. He also invented the Thermostat Control System.
| Frederick Jones | Thermostat Control | Feb 1960 |
| J. W. Kelley | Stream Table | 1897 |
| F. J. Loudin | Key Chain | Jan 1894 |
| L. C. Bailey | Folding Bed | July 1889 |
J. A. Johnson
He invented the wrench. This adjustable wrench is common in every tool box today.
| J. A. Johnson | Wrench | TBD |
| Sarah Boone | Ironing Board | Dec 1887 |
| Valerie Thomas | 3-D Optical Illusion Device | 1980 |
| James West | Electric Microphone | 1962 |
Marie Brown
She discovered the Home Security System. Many homes have a security system installed today.
| Marie Brown | Home Security System | 1966 |
| J. L. Love | Pencil Sharpener | 1887 |
| Lonnie Johnson | Super Soaker | 1889 |
| Henry Sampson | Cellular Car Phone | July 1971 |
T. Elkins
His major discovery was the toilet. He also discovered the easy chair and book rack.
| T. Elkins | Toilet | 1897 |
| Benjamin Banneker | Almanac | 1792 |
| J. W. Winters | Fire Escape Ladder | May 1878 |
| Garrett Morgan | Gas Mask | Mar 1914 |
Paul E. Williams
Imagine not being able to use Helicopters in today's world.
| Paul E. Williams | Helicopter | TBD |
| S. C. Scratton | Curtain Rod | Nov 1889 |
| Alfred Cralle | Ice Cream Scooper | Feb 1897 |
| George Washington Carver | Candy Bar - Mr. Goodbar | 1916 |
| James S. Adams | Airplane Propelling | TBD |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Adkins | Design the NWS HazCollect System: Reduced the time for non-weather messages sent out to the public from 7 1/2 minutes to a few seconds. 21 non-weather messages like Child Abduction Warnings, Evacuation Warnings etc. and the National Presidential Message. |
2008 |
| George Washington Carver |
First to use Crop Rotation in the United States. |
1915 |
| George Washington Carver |
Mock Chicken, Mock Duck and Meat Substitutes. |
1916 |