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Charles Franklin Kettering (August 29, 1876 – November 25, 1958) sometimes known as Charles Fredrick Kettering [1] was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents. [2] He was a founder of Delco, and was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947.
- Eugene Kettering
- November 25, 1958 (aged 82), Dayton, Ohio
- August 29, 1876, Loudonville, Ohio
- Ohio State University
Mar 19, 2024 · Charles F. Kettering (born August 29, 1876, Loudonville, Ohio, U.S.—died November 25, 1958, Dayton, Ohio) was an American engineer whose inventions, which included the electric starter, were instrumental in the evolution of the modern automobile. In 1904 Kettering began working for the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, where he ...
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Apr 1, 2019 · Charles Kettering was one of the most distinguished (and wealthiest) engineers of the twentieth century, serving for decades as the director of General Motors’ research division. He came from a humble beginning on a farm forty miles outside Columbus, Ohio, and got his start with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Ohio State University ...
Jan 13, 2024 · Charles F. Kettering, a name synonymous with automotive breakthroughs, left an indelible mark on the industry and beyond. Our story begins in the bustling city of Dayton, Ohio, in 1876, where Charles Franklin Kettering was born. His early years hinted at an innate curiosity and a penchant for tinkering with machines.
Charles F. Kettering. Inducted 1967. Distinguished Service Citation Award 1948. 1876 - 1958. Charles Kettering’s quest for knowledge helped build better cars and better lives for millions of people. Kettering was born in 1876 in Loudonville, Ohio.
Jun 27, 2018 · An engineer, industrial pioneer, and apostle of progress, Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958), first as an independent inventor and later as General Motors Corporation's research chief, conducted research which established him as one of the most creative Americans of his generation.
Charles F. Kettering was a holder or co-holder of more than 300 patents. Their wide-ranging topics include: the motorization of the cash register, the electric auto starter, portable lighting generator, leaded gasoline, Freon refrigerant, automobile paint, an incubator for premature babies, and a treatment for venereal disease.
