African-American Inventors and Inventions

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If you are searching for some famous African-American inventors and inventions that changed the world, the following story covers some important names that became a symbol of hope for this community.

The African-American community under the slavery rule was denied the right to education. Post Civil War, even the free slaves were renounced education, training, and were abhorred from entering the main stream society. However, many did refute and educated themselves.

These educated ones dedicated their lives in making a significant contribution to the society. And with their selfless efforts and inventions, they changed the world's perspective towards them. This simplified the lives of many, not just in America but throughout the world.

List of some African-American inventors and inventions who made a difference through their talent, energy, and creativity. Tap through to see...

List of Inventors and Inventions

Biscuit Cutter: A.P. Ashbourne Super Soaker: Lonnie Johnson Folding Bed: L.C. Bailey Bicycle Frame: Issac R. Johnson Coin Changer: James A. Bauer Space Shuttle Retrieval Arm: Wm. Harwell Rotary Engine: Andrew J. Beard Airship: J.F.Pickering

Radiation Detector: Geo. Carruthers Folding Chair: Purdgy/Sadgwar Hand Stamp: W.B. Purvis Peanut Butter: George W. Carver Paints & Satins: George W. Carver Fountain Pen: W.B. Purvis Printing Press: W.A. Lavallette Car Couple: Andrew J. Beard Envelope Seal: F.W. Leslie

Letter Box: G.E. Becket Laser Fuels: Lester Lee Stainless Steel Pads: Alfred Benjamin Pressure Cooker: Maurice W. Lee Refrigerator: J. Standard Toilet: T. Elkins Mop: T.W. Stewart Furniture Caster: David A. Fisher Stairclimbing Wheelchair: Rufus J. Weaver

Guitar: Robert Flemming, Jr Torpedo Discharger: H. Bradberry Window Cleaner: A.L. Lewis Fire Extinguisher: Tom J. Marshal Corn Planter: Henry Blair Lock: W.A. Martin Kitchen Table: H.A. Jackson Galvanic Battery: Granville T. Woods

Video Commander: Joseph N. Jackson Electric Raillway System: Granville T. Woods Remote Controllers: Joseph N. Jackson Roller Coaster: Granville T. Woods Sani-Phone: Jerry Johnson Cotton Planter: Henry Blair

Shoe Lasting Machine: Jan Matzeliger Ironing Board: Sarah Boone Horse Bridle Bit: L.F.Brown Lubricators: Elijah McCoy Rocket Catapult: Hugh MacDonald Horse shoe: Oscar E. Brown Elevator: Alexander Miles Pacemaker: Otis Boykin Gas Mask: Garrett Morgan Guide Missile: Otis Boykin Traffic Signal: Garrett Morgan

Lawn Mower: John A. Burr Hair Brush: Lyda Newman Typewriter: Burridge & Marshman Heating Furnace: Alice H. Paker Train Alarm: R.A. Butler Airship: J.F.Pickering Radiation Detector: Geo. Carruthers Folding Chair: Purdgy/Sadgwar Peanut Butter: George W. Carver Hand Stamp: W.B. Purvis

Paints & Satins: George W. Carver Fountain Pen: W.B. Purvis Lotion & Soaps: George W. Carver Dust Pan: L.P.Ray Automatic Fishing Reel: George Cook Disposable Syringe: Phil Brooks Pencil Sharpener: John L. Love Home Security System: Marie Brown

Insect Destroyer Gun: A.C. Richardson Ice cream Mold: A.L. Cralle Baby Buggy: W.H. Richardson Blood Plasma: Dr. Charles Drew Sugar Refinement: N. Rillieux Horse Riding Saddle: Wm. D. Davis Clothes Dryer: G.T. Sampson Shoe: W.A. Detiz

Celluar Phone: Henry Sampson Player Piano: Joseph Dickinson Pressing Comb: Walter Sammons Arm for Recording Player: Joseph Dickinson Curtain Rod: S.R. Scottron Doorstop: O. Dorsey Lawn Sprinkler: J.W. Smith Doorknob: O. Dorsey Automatic Gearshift: R.B. Spikes

Photo Print Wash: Clatonia J. Dorticus Urinalysis Machine: Dewey Sanderson Photo Embossing Machine: Clatonia J. Dorticus Hydraulic Shock Absorber: Ralph Sanderson Postal Letter Box: P.B. Dowing Helicopter: Paul E. Williams Golf Tee: George F. Grant Fire Escape Ladder: J.B. Winters

Motor: J. Gregory Telephone Transmitter: Granville T. Woods Lantern: Michael Harney Electric Cutoff Switch: Granville T. Woods Thermo Hair Curlers: Soloman Harper Relay Instrument: Granville T. Woods Gas Burner: B.F. Jackson Telephone System: Granville T. Woods

Air-purification Device: Rufus Stokes Foot Power Hammer: M. Headen Umbrella Stand: W.C. Carter Luggage Carrier: J .W. Butts