J.H. Hunter patents portable weighing scales

Joseph Hawkins

Joseph Hawkins developed what are now known as metal oven racks to aid in home cooking. The oven racks were based on gridirons, which were metal racks attached to a wooden handle and were placed on a campfire or placed inside of a fireplace to heat or broil various types of meat. By the early

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May

26

1845

Black History Month - African American Inventors

Patent Abstract: A double level metal interconnection structure and process for making same are disclosed, wherein an etch-stop layer is formed on the first metal layer to prevent over-etching thereof when forming the second level metal line in a via hole in an insulating layer thereover, by means

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Thomas L Jennings

Thomas Jennings was the first African American to earn a U.S. patent for a dry cleaning process known as dry scouring...in 1821

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1821

Inventor of Bread Crumb Machine

Joseph Lee of Boston received a U.S. patent in 1895 for a machine that made bread crumbs for the food industry. Several years later he received a second patent for the first machine to make bread dough.

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Churn Invented

A. C. Richardson, a black inventor, invented the churn, patent #466,470

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Feb

17

1891

African American Inventors

Yes, this vehicle was intented to fly, float, and drive in two different

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Dec

19

2006

F.M. Jones patents starter generator

Jones, F. M. Starter Generator July 12, 1949 Patent No. 2475842

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Jul

12

1949

The famous inventor, J Standard, awarded patent for makeing the refrigerator, 18

The famous inventor, J Standard, awarded patent for makeing the refrigerator, 1891

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Jul

14

1891

F.M. Jones patents 2-cycle engine

Jones, F. M. Two-Cycle gasoline Engine Nov. 28, 1950 Patent No. 2523273

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Nov

28

1950

Inventor of Golf Tee

The wooden golf tee was invented by a Black Boston dentist, Dr. George Grant, who received his U.S. patent in 1899. He was also a member of the faculty at the Dental School of Harvard University.

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F.M. Jones patents a/c unit

Jones, F. M. Air Conditioning Unit July 12, 1949 Patent No. 2475841

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Jul

12

1949

Mississippi legislature takes step toward removing Confederate image from its state flag

A bill will erase the current Mississippi flag from state

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Early History of African American Inventors

Thomas Jennings, born in 1791, is believed to have been the first African-American inventor to receive a patent for an invention. He was 30 years old when he was granted a patent for a dry-cleaning process. Jennings was a free tradesman and operated a dry-cleaning business in New York City. His

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H.H. reynolds patents Ventilator for rail car

Reynolds, H. H. Window Ventilator for Railroad Cars Apr. 03, 1883 Patent No.275,271

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Apr

3

1883

World War I "Battle of Henry Johnson"

World War I Battle of Henry Johnson, Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts are the first Americans to be awarded the Croix de Guerre, Frances highest military award

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May

15

1918

Chad

In Jan. 2013, Prime Minister Emmanuel Nadingar resigned. Djimrangar Dadnadji was named as new prime minister. In May, a long-planned coup against the government of President Idriss Deby was foiled by Chadian security

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Michael Wilbon tells Doc Walker that Boston fans need to “own who they are”

A couple of weeks ago, in light of the recent protests that have taken place all across the nation over the death of George Floyd, Major League outfielder Torii Hunter, in a appearance on a WEII radio show recounted his experiences with racism at Fenway

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Casket Lowering Device Invented

A. C. Richardson, a black inventor, invented the casket lowering device, patent#529,311

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Nov

13

1894

Madagascar

In Oct. 2011, Prime Minister Albert Camille Vital and his government resigned. Omer Beriziky was named the new prime minister. Beriziky took office on Nov. 2, 2011. On Nov. 21, he named his government: Hery Rajaonarimampianina as finance minister, Florent Rakotoarisoa as interior minister, Pierrot

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Andrew Beard granted patent number 478,271

Andrew Beard granted patent number 478,271 for his rotary engine.

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Jul

5

1892

Granville Woods

The magnitude of an inventors work can often be defined by the esteem in which he is held by fellow inventors. If this is the case, then Granville Woods was certainly a respected inventor as he was often referred to as the “Black Thomas

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May

23

2013

Famous Black Inventors Through the Years

From aerospace innovator George Alcorn to Kevin Woolfolk, who invented high-tech exercise equipment for hamsters, African-American inventors have made major contributions that have helped advance our increasingly technology-driven society. This alphabetical list of popular black inventors provides

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Henrietta Bradberry patents Bed Rack

Bradberry invented the Bed Rack, Patent No. 2,320,027 on May 25, 1943, to attach to the bed frame and allow the bed clothes to hang on it while allowing the bed to air out.

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May

25

1943

Black Inventors and Their Patent Numbers

There have been many famous African American Inventors who have altered history due to their advancements to fields such as education, science, agriculture, and communication. There are over twenty African American inventors listed below including the unique patent number(s) assigned to their

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Benjamin Bradley

Benjamin Bradley was born around 1830 as a slave in Maryland. He was able to read and write, although at the time it was illegal for a slave to do so (he likely learned from the Master’s children). He was put to work in a printing office and at the age of 16 began working with scrap he

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Nov

26

2012

Portable X-Ray Machine invented

Frederick Jones invented the portable x-ray machine.

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Jan

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Augustus Jackson, a Philadelphia confectioner, inventsice cream but does not r

Augustus Jackson, a Philadelphia confectioner, invents ice cream but does not receive a patent.

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Jan

0

1832

Elijah McCoy

Although the name Elijah McCoy may be unknown to most people,the enormity of his ingenuity and the quality of his inventions have created a level of distinction which bears his

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Mar

23

2012

Thomas L. Jennings -- 1st Black male patent holder

A tailor living in New York City, NY Invented a method for the dry cleaning of clothes U.S. Patent 3306X (March 3, 1821)

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Mar

3

1821

L.F. Brown patents bridle bit

Brown, L. F. Bridle bit Oct. 25, 1892 Patent No. 484,994

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Oct

25

1892

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