The African-American community under the slavery rule was denied the right to education. Post Civil War, even the free slaves were renounced education, training and were abhorred from entering the main stream society. However, many did refute and educated themselves. These educated ones, dedicated their lives in making a significant contribution to the society. And with their selfless efforts and inventions, changed the worlds perspective towards them. These simplified the lives of many, not just in America but throughout the world. Enlisted below, are the names and the work of the few who made a difference through their talent, energy and creativity. African-American Inventors and Inventions Searching for some famous inventions by the African-American clan that changed the world? The following article covers some important names that became a symbol of hope for their community. Read more at Buzzle: buzzle/articles/african-american-inventors-and-inventions.html List of Inventors and Inventions Inventions Inventors Inventions Inventors Biscuit Cutter A.P. Ashbourne Super Soaker Lonnie Johnson Folding Bed L.C. Bailey Bicycle Frame Issac R. Johnson Coin Changer James A. Bauer Space Shuttle Retrieval Arm Wm. Harwell Rotary Engine Andrew J. Beard Airship J.F.Pickering Radiation Detector Geo. Carruthers Folding Chair Purdgy/Sadgwar Peanut Butter George W. Carver Hand Stamp W.B. Purvis Paints & Satins George W. Carver Fountain Pen W.B. Purvis Printing Press W.A. Lavallette Car Couple Andrew J. Beard Envelope Seal F.W. Leslie Letter Box G.E. Becket Laser Fuels Lester Lee Stainless Steel Pads Alfred Benjamin Pressure Cooker Maurice W. Lee Refrigerator J. Standard Toilet T. Elkins Mop T.W. Stewart Furniture Caster David A. Fisher Stairclimbing Wheelchair Rufus J. Weaver Guitar Robert Flemming ,Jr Torpedo Discharger H. Bradberry Window Cleaner A.L. Lewis Fire Extinguisher Tom J. Marshal Corn Planter Henry Blair Lock W.A. Martin Kitchen Table H.A. Jackson Galvanic Battery Granville T. Woods Video Commander Joseph N. Jackson Electric Raillway System Granville T. Woods Remote Controllers Joseph N. Jackson Roller Coaster Granville T. Woods Sani-Phone Jerry Johnson Cotton Planter Henry Blair Shoe Lasting Machine Jan Matzeliger Ironing Board Sarah Boone Lubricators Elijah McCoy Horse Bridle Bit L.F.Brown Rocket Catapult Hugh MacDonald Horse shoe Oscar E. Brown Elevator Alexander Miles Pacemaker Otis Boykin Gas Mask Garrett Morgan Guide Missile Otis Boykin Traffic Signal Garrett Morgan Lawn Mower John A. Burr Hair Brush Lyda Newman Typewriter Burridge & Marshman Heating Furnace Alice H. Paker Train Alarm R.A. Butler Airship J.F.Pickering Radiation Detector Geo. Carruthers Folding Chair Purdgy/Sadgwar Peanut Butter George W. Carver Hand Stamp W.B. Purvis Paints & Satins George W. Carver Fountain Pen W.B. Purvis Lotion & Soaps George W. Carver Dust Pan L.P.Ray Automatic Fishing Reel George Cook Disposable Syringe Phil Brooks Pencil Sharpener John L. Love Home Security System Marie Brown Insect Destroyer Gun A.C. Richardson Ice cream Mold A.L. Cralle Baby Buggy W.H. Richardson Blood Plasma Dr. Charles Drew Sugar Refinement N. Rillieux Horse Riding Saddle Wm. D. Davis Clothes Dryer G.T. Sampson Shoe W.A. Detiz Celluar Phone Henry Sampson Player Piano Joseph Dickinson Pressing Comb Walter Sammons Arm for Recording Player Joseph Dickinson Curtain Rod S.R. Scottron Doorstop O. Dorsey Lawn Sprinkler J.W. Smith Doorknob O. Dorsey Automatic Gearshift R.B. Spikes Photo Print Wash Clatonia J. Dorticus Urinalysis Machine Dewey Sanderson Photo Embossing Machine Clatonia J. Dorticus Hydraulic Shock Absorber Ralph Sanderson Postal Letter Box P.B. Dowing Helicopter Paul E. Williams Golf Tee George F. Grant Fire Escape Ladder J.B. Winters Motor J. Gregory Telephone Transmitter Granville T. Woods Lantern Michael Harney Electric Cutoff Switch Granville T. Woods Thermo Hair Curlers Soloman Harper Relay Instrument Granville T. Woods Gas Burner B.F. Jackson Telephone System Granville T. Woods Air-purification Device Rufus Stokes Foot Power Hammer M. Headen Umbrella Stand W.C. Carter Luggage Carrier J .W. Butts Read more at Buzzle: buzzle/articles/african-american-inventors-and-inventions.html
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