MODERN BLACK INVENTORS
| Name | Inventions | 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 today without the standard clock? The world benefited from this man's invention.
| H. W. Richardson | Baby Buggy | June 1899 |
| George Washington Carver | Re-created the Egyptian Blue | 1930 |
| Benjamin Banneker | Clock | 1792 |
| Edwin Burger | Spark Plug | Feb 1830 |
George Washington Carver
Carver recreated the scared Egyptian Blue color paint that was used by the Ancient Egyptians. This complex Chemistry process to reproduce the Egyptian Blue paint color was tried throughout history unsuccessfully by others.
| George Washington Carver | Re-created the Egyptian Blue paint |
1930 |
| A. L. Lewis |
Window Cleaner |
1882 |
| B. F. Jackson |
Gas Heater |
TBD |
| Lydia Newton |
Hair Brush |
TBD |
Madam C. J. Walker
Created the hot comb to straightens ones hair. Women still use her hot comb today.
| Madam C.J. Walker | Hot Comb | 1907 |
| Alexander Miles | Elevator | Oct 1867 |
| J. Gregory | Motor | TBD |
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Dr. Charles Drew
Discovered the blood Plasma which transport nutrients, hormones, and proteins to parts of the body in emergency situations. Its a better substitution than blood because it keeps longer without refrigeration.
| Thomas Steward | Mop | June 1893 |
| Dr. Charles Drew | Blood Plasma | 1940 |
| Micheal Harvey | Lantern | Aug 1884 |
| T. J. Marshall | Fire Extinguisher | Oct 1872 |
Elijah McCoy
Elijah McCoy was a mechanical Engineer who discovered the lubrication cup for the stream engine.
| Elijah McCoy | Lubricating Cup | July 1872 |
| Patrica Bath | Laser Surgical Device | 1986 |
| Michael Croslin | Blood Pressure Device | 1933 |
| W. B. Purvis | Fountain Pen | Jan 1890 |
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 |
| Lawrence Way | Dust Pan | TBD |
| Jan Matzeliger | Shoe Lasting Machine | Sep 1891 |
| Ernest Just | Egg Fertilization | TBD |
Lewis Latimar
What can you say about this brother's electric bulb invention. No need for candles any more.
| Paul Downing | Mail Box | Oct 1939 |
| Lewis Latimar | Electric Bulb | Sep 1881 |
| Frederick Jones | Air Conditioner | 1939 |
| James Robinson | Lunch Pail | 1887 |
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.
| A. B. Blackburn | Railway Signal | TDB |
| T. Grant | Golf Tee | Dec 1899 |
| W. A. Martin | Lock | July 1899 |
| O. Dorsey | Door Stop | Dec 1878 |
Granville Woods
He was the first African-American to be trained as an Engineer. He also discovered the telephone transmitter and the multiplex telegraph.
| Granville Woods | Telephone Transmitter | Aug 1887 |
| G. T. Sampson | Clothes Dryer | June 1892 |
| T. A. Carrington | Stove | July 1876 |
| M. A. Cherry | Tricycle | May 1888 |
Robert Flemming
This brother discovered the Guitar. How ironic because Jimmy Hendrix (African-American) was the greatest guitar player of all time.
| P. Johnson | Eye Protector | Nov 1880 |
| Robert Flemming | Guitar | March 1886 |
| Huram Thomas | Potato Chip | TBD |
| J. Standard | Refrigerator | July 1891 |
Frederick Jones
His major invention was refrigeration which was the basic foundation of the refrigerator. He also invented the Thermostat Control switch.
| O. Dorsey | Door Knob | Dec 1878 |
| Frederick Jones | Thermostat Control | Feb 1960 |
| J. W. Kelley | Stream Table | 1897 |
| F. J. Loudin | Key Chain | Jan 1894 |
J. A. Johnson
John A. Johnson invented the wrench. This adjustable wrench is common in every tool box today.
| L. C. Bailey | Folding Bed | July 1889 |
| J. A. Johnson | Wrench | TBD |
| Sarah Boone | Ironing Board | Dec 1887 |
| Valerie Thomas | 3-D Optical Illusion Device | 1980 |
Marie Brown
Marie Brown discovered the Home Security System. Many homes have a security systems installed today.
| Marie Brown | Home Security System | 1966 |
| James West | Electric Microphone | 1962 |
| J. L. Love | Pencil Sharpener | 1887 |
| Lonnie Johnson | Super Soaker | 1889 |
T. Elkins
His major discovery was the toilet. He also discovered the easy chair and the book rack.
| T. Elkins | Toilet | 1897 |
| Benjamin Banneker |
Almanac |
1792 |
| Henry Sampson | Cellular Car Phone | July 1971 |
| J. W. Winters | Fire Escape Ladder | May 1878 |
Paul E. Williams
Imagine not being able to use Helicopters in today's world.
| Garrett Morgan | Gas Mask | Mar 1914 |
| Paul E. Williams | Helicopter | TBD |
| S. C. Scratton | Curtain Rod | Nov 1889 |
| Alfred Cralle | Ice Cream Scooper | Feb 1897 |
James S. Adams
This brother is responsible for discovering the airplane propeller. His invention accelerated airplane technology by light years.
| George Washington Carver | Candy Bar - Mr. Goodbar | 1916 |
| James S. Adams | Airplane Propelling | TBD |
| Jon Adkins | Design the 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 | Mock Chicken, Mock Duck and Meat Substitutes | 1916 |
