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- Dr. Juan Gilbert. In response to legislation that promoted voting accessibility, Dr. Juan Gilbert invented the Prime III – a universally-designed, touch-screen-accessible voting system that any voter can use, regardless of mobility, vision, or hearing impairments.
- Dr. Marian Rogers Croak. Dr. Marian Rogers Croak is a pioneer in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which allows phone calls and other voice traffic to travel using the internet, and the inventor of text-to-donate technology.
- Elijah J. McCoy. Known for his excellent workmanship, Elijah J. McCoy was a Canadian-American engineer and inventor. He received his first patent in 1873 for the automatic engine lubricator, a device that automatically lubricated steam engines in ships, trains, and factory equipment.
- Marie Van Brittan Brown. Marie Van Brittan Brown invented the first home security system in 1966. Patented in 1969, Brown’s invention pioneered the CCTV security system and paved the way for the security systems used across society today.
Mar 2, 2023 · In honor of Black History Month, we highlight these incredible stories of Black inventors pioneers, and groundbreakers who helped to shape the world we live in today. These groups and individuals...
- Improved Ironing Board, Invented by Sarah Boone in 1892. The ironing board is a product that’s used possibly just as much as it’s overlooked. In the late 19th century, it was improved upon by Sarah Boone, an African American woman who was born enslaved.
- Home Security System, Co-Invented by Marie Van Brittan Brown in 1966. Before security systems became a fixture in homes, an African American nurse Marie Van Brittan Brown, devised an early security unit for her own home.
- The Three-Light Traffic Signal, Invented by Garrett Morgan in 1923. With only an elementary school education, Black inventor (and son of an enslaved parent), Garrett Morgan came up with several significant inventions, including an improved sewing machine and the gas mask.
- Refrigerated Trucks, Invented by Frederick McKinley Jones in 1940. If your refrigerator has any produce from your local grocery store, then you can credit African American inventor Frederick McKinley Jones.
Apr 26, 2022 · These Three Overlooked Black Inventors Shaped Our Lives. The innovators changed the nature of household work, industrial production and high technology. By Ainissa Ramirez. James West...
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Nov 23, 2020 · Using a new database of inventors, this report demonstrates that Black contributions to the Industrial Revolution were influenced by the disproportionate number of Black Americans who lived...
Feb 16, 2017 · A Smithsonian magazine special report. INNOVATION. With Patents or Without, Black Inventors Reshaped American Industry. American slaves couldn’t hold property, including patents on their own...
Feb 24, 2019 · Black inventors’ paths to securing a patent in the United States have historically been jammed with obstacles. Before the abolition of slavery, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ...
