Nolan Bushnell: Pioneer of the video game industry -- Willis Carrier: Inventor of air-conditioning -- Josephine Cochran; Inventor of the dishwasher -- Lois Daguerre: Inventor of the photograph -- George de Mestral: Inventory of VELCRO brand fasteners -- James Dyson: Inventor of the cyclonic vacuum cleaner -- George Eastman: Inventor of the handheld camera -- Thomas Edison: Prolific inventor -- Daniel Fahrenheit: Inventor of the mercury thermometer and temperature scale -- Philo Farnsworth: Inventor of the electronic television: Benjamin Franklin: Prolific inventor -- King C. Gillette: Inventor of the disposable safety razor -- Beulah Henry: inventor of household devices -- Walter hunt: Inventor of the safety pin -- Lonnie Johnson: Inventor of the super soaker -- Levi strauss: Inventor of Levi's blue jeans -- Earl Tupper: Inventor of tupperware.
Summary:
Inventions come in all shapes and sizes. During human history, there have been many inventions that have improved the lives of men, women, and children, and that are used on a daily scale. Some of the most important technologies developed were in the house. From the light bulb to television, air-conditioning to the camera, household objects have influenced societies around the world. This book discusses key inventors of everyday inventions and the ways in which they inspired modern society.
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Designing engineering solutions Morrison, Heather S. Designing engineering solutions.
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