Black Inventors #1

4. Referred to as the "Black Edison." Invented & Patented Tunnel construction, patented the Rollercoaster called Figure 8.
5. Improved the design of the fire extinguisher, patented in 1872 & invented a system for water to pump in buildings.
9. Inventor of the Butter Churn & Casket Lowering Device.
10. The 1st African-American professor @ Harvard and the inventor of the Wooden Golf Tee.
11. On July 7, 1911, patented a folding chair and designed it to be used in schools, churches & auditoriums.

1. In 1878, this African American Abolitionist & inventor received the U.S. patent # for a wagon-mounted fire escape ladder.
2. On February 5, 1884 Improved the egg beater and Invented an early mixing machine.
3. The first Black heavyweight boxing champion in 1922 & patented his first Wrench in 1835.
6. Most notable inventions: 3 position traffic signal & smoke hood. Discovered/developed chemical hair processing system.
7. English architect invented the baby carriage in 1733 for the 3rd Duke of Devonshire's children.
8. Patented & updated the fountain pen design, improvement to the hand stamp & a close circuit electric railway system.