Black American Inventors…can you help?

Written on February 6, 2005 by nipper in Historical & Interesting, Info For Inventors
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I received the following inquiry last week via e-mail.  The e-mailer (author) is looking for information on:

…Black American inventors who have not been credited with their inventions. This wrong could have occurred for any of several reasons, such as that the inventors were (1) slaves who had no legal standing in America; (2) robbed of their invention by unscrupulous individuals; (3) lacking necessary resources (financial, educational, etc.) to properly protect their inventions; (4) employees of companies credited with the inventions; (5) associates of famous or powerful individuals who took full credit for the inventions. If you are aware of any Black American who should be credited, in your estimation, with one or more inventions, we would be most appreciative if you would reply with any relevant information, including but not limited to (1) the name of the inventor, (2) the name of the invention(s), (3) the date of birth/death, (4) any documents that contain pertinent information about the inventor, such as published articles, corporate records, or legal documents.

Can any of you help?  If so, let me know and I’ll get you the author’s contact information. 

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3 Responses to Black American Inventors…can you help?
  1. Ronald J Riley
    February 8, 2005 | 4:38 am

    I suggest that they contact the Black Inventors Museum in Los Angeles, CA. The phone number I have is (310) 859-4602

  2. Bob Shaver
    February 10, 2005 | 8:06 am

    I know of one black inventor, William Smith, the inventor of the rotary lawn sprinkler. It is discussed at

    http://patentpending.blogs.com/patent_pending_blog/2004/11/heros_steam_tur.html

  3. Jordan Criner
    January 27, 2007 | 7:33 am

    I have an invention that I need some help with it, can any one help me.