Black Inventors

2. She first invention was called the portable receptacle support. This allowed amputees to have more freedom and independence.
6. He invented the Eder-Berry biopsy gastroscope in 1955. His invention made it easier for doctors to collect tissue from the inside of the stomach without surgery.
7. If you ever used a nightlight, you can thank this inventor who created longer-lasting light bulbs with a carbon filament
11. He invented the Super Soaker squirt gun
12. She invented a system that used a camera that could slide into and look through four peepholes in her front door
13. known best for patenting his design for improving the automatically opening and closing elevator doors

1. He invented Tae Bo, a fitness program that combines martial arts, boxing, and aerobics
3. She is best known for her patented improvements to the ironing board
4. If you ever received mail, we can all thank this inventor for being the first to design something that would keep our mail dry and safe just a short walk away
5. He came up with several significant inventions, including an improved sewing machine and the gas mask. However, one of his most influential inventions was the improved traffic light
8. He invented an early warning sonic transducer in 1972.
9. If you like karaoke or if you have ever used a microphone, you can thank this inventor who co-invented this item
10. If your refrigerator has any produce from your local grocery store, then you can credit this African American inventor.