
"Black Miracles"
The miracles of Black inventors and scientists
By Shannon H. Mapp (Purpose Publishing)
INVENTION |
INVENTOR |
DATE |
1. Air Conditioning Method |
Jones, F.M. |
Dec.7, 1954 |
2. Air Conditioning Unit |
Jones, F.M. |
July12, 1949 |
3. Air Conditioning/Heating Unit |
Jones, F.M. |
Oct.24, 1950 |
4. Alarm for Boilers |
O'Conner &Turner |
Aug.25,1896 |
5. Alphabet |
Africans in Egypt |
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6. Animal Trap |
Lee, H. |
Feb.12,1867 |
7. Bailing Press |
Gray, R.H. |
Aug.28,1894 |
8. Bait Holder |
Walker, P. |
Mar.8, 1898 |
9. Basin, Portable |
Haines, J.H. |
Sept.28,1897 |
10. Bathroom Tissue Holder |
Kenner, M.B. |
Oct.19, 1982 |
11. Bed Rack |
Bradberry, H. |
May25, 1943 |
12. Bed, Folding |
Bailey, L.C. |
Jul.18, 1899 |
13. Bed, Side Guard Attachment |
Russell, L.A. |
Aug.13,1895 |
14. Bicycle Frame |
Johnson, I.R. |
Oct.10,1899 |
15. Blimp (Airship) |
Pickering, J.F. |
Feb.20, 1900 |
16. Boot |
Burwell, W. |
Nov.28,1899 |
17. Bottle |
Richardson |
Dec.12,1899 |
18. Bottle Caps |
Jones & Long |
Sept.13,1898 |
19. Bottle, Non-refillable |
Reynolds, R.R. |
May2,1899 |
20. Brake, Automatic Air |
Woods, G.T. |
Jun.10,1902 |
21. Brake, Fail Safe |
Spikes, R.B. |
Jan.2,1962 |
22. Bread Crumbing Machine |
Lee, J. |
Jun.4,1895 |
23. Bridle Bit |
Brown, L.F. |
Oct.25,1892 |
24. Brush |
Newman, L.D. |
Nov.15,1898 |
25. Bullet Proof Plexiglas |
Logan, E. |
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26. Car Coupler |
Beard, A.J. |
Nov.23,1897 |
27. Car Wash Apparatus |
Phelps, W.H. |
Mar.23,1897 |
28. Carbons, Manufactured |
Latimer/Nichols |
Jun.17,1882 |
29. Carpet Cleaning & Preserving Agent |
Hyde, R.N. |
Nov.6, 888 |
30. Carriage for the Child |
Richardson, W.H. |
Jun.18,1889 |
31. Carrier Attachment for Invalid Walker |
Kenner, M.B. |
May8,1976 |
32. Casket Lowering Device |
Richardson, A.C. |
Nov.13,1894 |
33. Caster Wheels (used on furniture to allow mobility) |
Fisher, D.A. |
Mar.14,1876 |
34. Cell, Optical High Pressure |
Weir, C.E. |
Feb.1963 |
35. Chair, Folding |
Purdy/Sadgwar |
Jun.11,1889 |
36. Churn |
Richardson, A.C. |
Feb.17,1891 |
37. Cigarette Rolling Device |
Sweeting, J.A. |
Nov.30,1897 |
38. Clamp, Joiner's (used in carpentry to hold wood together) |
Fisher, D.A. |
Apr.20,1875 |
39. Clothes Drier |
Sampson, G.T. |
Jun.7,1892 |
40. Clothes Wringer |
Elgin, E. |
1880's |
41. Coconut (process for domestic use) |
Ashebourne, A.P. |
Jun.1,1875 |
42. Coin Changer |
Bauer, J.A. |
Jan.1970 |
43. Corn Husking Machine |
Washington, W. |
Aug.14,1883 |
44. Corner Cleaner Attachment |
Downing, G. |
Apr.5,1977 |
45. Cot for Invalid (Narrow bed used by military for the sick) |
Cargill, B.F. |
Jul.25,1899 |
46. Cotton Chopper |
Murray, G.W. |
Jun.5,1894 |
47. Cotton Cultivator |
Sutton, E.H. |
Apr.7,1874 |
48. Cotton Seed Cleaning Machine |
Walker, P. |
Feb.16,1897 |
49. Cultivator and Marker (to loosen ground for planting) |
Murray, G.W. |
Apr.10,1894 |
50. Curling/Pressing Iron |
Stephens, T. |
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51. Curtain Rod |
Sutton, E.H. |
Aug.30,1892 |
52. Device that detaches the horse from the carriage |
Byrd, T.J. |
Mar.19,1872 |
53. Door Stop |
Dorsey, O |
Dec.10,1878 |
54. Dough Kneader |
Bell, L. |
Dec.10,1872 |
55. Dough Kneader/Roller |
Reed, J.W. |
Sept.23,1884 |
56. Draft Regulator |
Cornwell, P.W. |
Oct.2,1888 |
57. Dresser, Clothes |
Jordan, J |
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58. Dry Cleaning Process |
Jennings, T.L. |
Mar.3,1821 |
59. Dust Pan |
Ray, L.P. |
Aug.3,1897 |
60. Egg Beater |
Johnson, W. |
Feb.5,1884 |
61. Electric Lamp (improved) |
Latimer/Nichols |
Sept.13,1881 |
62. Electric Railway |
Woods, G.T. |
Jul.29,1901 |
63. Electric Railway System |
Woods, G.T. |
Jul.9,1901 |
64. Elevator |
Miles, A. |
Oct.11,1887 |
65. Elevator Device |
Cooper, J. |
Apr.2,1895 |
66. Envelope Seal |
Leslie, F.W. |
Sept.21,1897 |
67. Eye Protector |
Johnson, P. |
Nov.2,1880 |
68. Fertilizer Distributor |
Murray, G.W. |
Jun.5,1894 |
69. Filing Cabinet (holder) |
Pinn, T.B. |
Aug.17, 880 |
70. Fire Escape (portable) |
McCree, D. |
Nov.11,1890 |
71. Fire Escape Ladder |
Winter, J.B. |
May7,1878 |
72. Fire Extinguisher |
Marshall, T.J. |
May26,1872 |
73. Fireplace Damper |
Ammons, V.M. |
Sept.30,1975 |
74. Fountain Pen |
Purvis, W.B. |
Jan.7,1890 |
75. Furrow Opener/ Stalk-Knocker Combo (to make grooves in the earth for farming) |
Murray, G.W. |
Apr.10,1894 |
76. Gas Burner |
Jackson, B.F. |
Apr.4,1899 |
77. Gas Mask (Safety hood) |
Morgan, G.A. |
Oct.13,1914 |
78. Gear Shift, Automatic |
Spikes, R.B. |
Dec.6,1932 |
79. Golf Tee |
Grant, G.F. |
Dec.12,1899 |
80. Grain Binder |
Smith, P.D. |
Feb.23,1892 |
81. Gridiron |
Hawkins, J. |
Mar.26,1845 |
82. Guitar |
Flemming, R.F., Jr. |
Mar.3,1886 |
83. Hair Brush |
Newman, L.D. |
Nov.15,1898 |
84. Hair Curlers (Thermo) |
Harper, S |
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85. Hame Attachment |
Abrams, W.B. |
Apr.14,1891 |
86. Hame Fastener |
Richardson, A.C. |
Mar.14,1882 |
87. Harness Attachment |
Hawkins, R. |
Oct.4,1887 |
88. Harness Attachment |
Coolidge, J.S. |
Nov.13,1888 |
89. Heating Furnace |
Parker, A.H. |
Dec.23,1919 |
90. Hoisting Loading Mechanism |
Reynolds, M.J. |
Apr.20,1920 |
91. Holder for Driving Reins |
Mendenhall, A. |
Nov.2,1899 |
92. Horse Detaches |
Dunnington, J.H. |
Mar.16,1897 |
93. Horsehoe |
Brown, O.E. |
Aug.23,1892 |
94. Hose Leak Stop |
Dorticus, C.J. |
Jul.18,1899 |
95. Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
Sanderson, R. |
Jan.1968 |
96. Ice Cream Mold |
Cralle, A.L. |
Feb.2,1897 |
97. Reins Holders (improvement) |
Byrd, T.J. |
Feb.6,1872 |
98. Insect Destroyer Gun |
Richardson, A.C |
Feb.28,1899 |
99. Ironing Board |
Boone, S. |
Apr.26,1892 |
100. Kitchen Table |
Jackson, H.A. |
Oct.6,1896 |
101. Kneading Machine |
Lee, J. |
Aug.7,1894 |
102. Knife & Scoop Combination |
Sweeting, J.A. |
Jun.7,1898 |
103. Lantern |
Harney, M. |
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104. Shoe Lasting Machine |
Matzeliger, J.E. |
Mar.20,1883 |
105. Lawn Mower |
Burr, J.A. |
May9,1899 |
106. Lawn Mower Grass Receiver |
Johnson, D. |
Jun.10,1890 |
107. Lawn Sprinkler |
Smith, J.W. |
May4,1897 |
108. Lemon Squeezer |
White, J.T. |
Dec.8,1896 |
109. Linamentnt: |
Snow/Johnson |
Oct.7,1890 |
110. Lock |
Martin, W.A. |
Jul.23,1889 |
111. Locomotive Smoke Stack |
Bell, L. |
May23,1871 |
112. Lubricator |
McCoy, E.J. |
May27,1873 |
113. Lubricator for Steam Engine |
McCoy, E.J. |
Jul.2,1872 |
114. Luggage Carrier |
Butts, J.W. |
Oct.10,1899 |
115. Lunch Box (Dinner pail) |
Robinson, J. |
Feb.1,1887 |
116. Mail box (Letter box) |
Downing, P.B. |
Oct.27,1891 |
117. Mail box (Street Box) |
Downing, P.B. |
Oct.27,1891 |
118. Medicine |
African Tribes |
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119. Medicine Tray |
Clark, J. |
Apr.1,1987 |
120. Milk Bottle Opener & Cover Combination |
Spikes, R.B. |
Jun.29,1926 |
121. Missile, Guided |
Boykin, O. |
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122. Mop |
Stewart, T.W. |
Jun.13,1893 |
123. Motor |
Gregory, J. |
Apr.26,1887 |
124. Neck Yokes for Wagons |
Byrd, T.J. |
Apr.30,1872 |
125. Nursery Chair |
Carter, I.O. |
Feb.9,1960 |
126. Oil Cup |
McCoy, E.J. |
Nov.15,1898 |
127. Oil Heater or Cooker |
Newson, S. |
May22,1894 |
128. Overboot for Horses |
Coates, R. |
Apr.30,1892 |
129. Pace Maker Controls |
Boykin, O. |
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130. Paper |
Africans in Egypt |
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131. Pencil Sharpener |
Love, J.L. |
Nov.23,1897 |
132. Photographic Print Wash(used to develop pictures) |
Dorticus, C.J. |
Apr.23,1895 |
133. Pianola (Small player piano) |
Dickinson, J.H. |
1899 |
134. Planter (Device for planting seed) |
Murray, G.W. |
Jun.5,1894 |
135. Potato Digger |
Smith, P.D. |
Jan.21,1891 |
136. Preserving Perishables (method for) |
Jones, P.D. |
Feb.12,1957 |
137. Pressing Comb |
Sammons, W. |
Dec.24,1920 |
138. Pressure Cooker |
Maurice, W.L. |
1989 |
139. Printing Press |
Lavalette, W.A. |
Sept.17,1878 |
140. Propeller for Vessels |
Toliver, G. |
Apr.28,1891 |
141. Rain Hat |
Snowden, M. |
1983 |
142. Range |
Carrington, T.A. |
Jul.25,1876 |
143. Razor Stropping Device (Leather used to sharpen razors) |
Grenon, H. |
Feb.18 1896 |
144. Refrigerator |
Standard, J. |
Jul.14,1891 |
145. Register (Metal grill to allow passage of air) |
Hilyer, A.F. |
Oct.14,1890 |
146. Remote Control (programmable) |
Jackson, J.N. |
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147. Remote Control for TV |
Jackson, J.N. |
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148. Riding Saddles |
Davis, W.D. |
Oct.6, 896 |
149. Roller Coaster |
Woods, G.T. |
Dec.19,1899 |
150. Rotary Engine |
Beard, A.J. |
Jul.5,1892 |
151. Sail Control |
Forten, J. |
1850 |
152. Sanitary Belt |
Kenner, M.B. |
Mar.15,1956 |
153. Sanitary Belt with Moisture Proof Napkin Pocket |
Kenner, M.B. |
Apr.14,1959 |
154. Scafford |
Pickett, H. |
Jun.30,1874 |
155. Seats with Spring Cushion |
Blackburn, A.B. |
Apr.3,1888 |
156. Security System For the Home (with TV surveillance) |
Brown, M.V. |
Dec.2,1969 |
157. Shampoo Headrest |
Bailiff, C.O. |
Oct.11,1898 |
158. Shoe |
Deitz, W.A. |
Apr.30,1867 |
159. Shoe, Ventilated |
Faulkner, H. |
Apr.29,1890 |
160. Snow Melting Apparatus |
Ferrell, F.J. |
May27,1890 |
161. Spark Plug |
Berger, E. |
Jul.1968 |
162. Stainless Steel Pads |
Benjamin, A. |
Jun.1962 |
163. Stamp Hand |
Purvis, W.S |
Feb.27,1883 |
164. Steam Boiler Furnace |
Woods, G.T. |
Jun.3,1884 |
165. Steam Gage |
O'Conner/Turner |
Aug.25,1896 |
166. Step Extension for Cars |
White, D.L. |
Jan.12,1897 |
167. Stove (Oil fueled) |
Standard, J. |
Oct.29,1889 |
168. Street Sweepers |
Brooks, C.B. |
Mar.17,1896 |
169. Sugar Refiner |
Rillieux, N. |
Dec.10,1846 |
170. Super Soaker |
Johnson, L. |
Sept.29,1992 |
171. Supporting Bracket |
Scottron, S.R. |
Sept.12,1893 |
172. Suspenders (trousers support) |
Ross, A.L. |
Nov.28,1899 |
173. Syringe (disposable) |
Brooks, P. |
Apr.9,1974 |
174. Table Extension |
Harding, F.H. |
Nov.22,1898 |
175. Telephone Transmitter |
Woods, G.T. |
Dec.2,1884 |
176. Ticket Dispensing Machine |
Jones, F.M. |
Jun.27,1939 |
177. Toilet (Chamber commode) |
Elkins, T. |
Jun.9,1872 |
178. Tonic |
Davis, I.D. |
Nov.2,1886 |
179. Torpedo Discharge Means |
Bradberry, H. |
Dec.11,1945 |
180. Traffic Signal |
Morgan, G.A. |
Feb.27,1922 |
181. Transmission & Shifting for Cars |
Spikes, R.B. |
Nov.28,1933 |
182. Truss and Bandage Combo (to keep a hernia in a reduced state) |
Bailey, L.C. |
Sept.25,1883 |
183. Typewritter (improved) |
Burridge & Marshman |
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184. Umbrella Stand |
Carter, W.C. |
Aug.4,1885 |
185. Urinalysis Machine |
Sanderson, D. |
Jul.1970 |
186. Vacuum Pan |
Rillieux, N. |
Aug.26,1843 |
187. Wagon |
West, J.W. |
Oct.18,1870 |
188. Waste Trap (used to catch food under the sink) |
Thomas, S.E. |
Oct.16,1883 |
189. Water Sprinkler |
Smith, J.W. |
May4,1897 |
190. Weighing Scales, Portable |
Hunter, J.H. |
Nov.3,1896 |
191. Wheelchair (Stair climbing) |
Weaver, R.J. |
Nov.1968 |
192. Window Cleaner |
Lewis, A.L. |
Sept.27,1892 |
193. Window Lock (Sash fastener) |
Loudin, F.J. |
Dec.12,1892 |
194. Wrench |
Johnson, J.A. |
Apr.18,1922 |
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