"Black Miracles"
The miracles of Black inventors and scientists
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 130. Paper | Africans in Egypt | |
| 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. | |
| 147. Remote Control for TV | Jackson, J.N. | |
| 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 | |
| 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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