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In 1914, Black & Decker gave an electric drill the grip and trigger of a pistol; that unusual redesign became the basic shape of nearly every modern drill

In 1914, machinists S. Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker revolutionized tool design by creating a lightweight electric drill with an innovative pistol grip. This invention made electric drills user-friendly, eliminating the need for cumbersome setups. By 1916, their focus was on industrial customers, but by 1946, they expanded their range…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances

In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for trucks. This pivotal invention made it possible to transport food over long distances without decay, laying the groundwork for today’s refrigerated trucking industry. As a result, grocery stores could now provide customers with…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doors

In 1887, barber Alexander Miles revolutionized the elevator experience by inventing an automatic door system, ensuring safety and convenience. His ingenuity set a benchmark for modern elevators with automatic doors. Aside from his engineering achievements, Miles ventured into real estate and established an insurance company aimed at supporting Black Americans,…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

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In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwater

Jacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a groundbreaking cleanup technology for contaminated groundwater. This innovative system effectively breaks down harmful chlorinated solvents into harmless byproducts. EZVI significantly reduces treatment time and costs compared to older methods. Her invention,…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to the snow and she created the first-ever windshield wiper: How Mary Anderson changed the world?

In 1903, a woman inventor faced delays as the driver was forced to get out of the car to clean off windshield due to snow and she created the first-ever windshield wiper. Mary Anderson developed a device that allowed drivers to clear snow, rain and sleet without leaving the vehicle.…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

The Funny Reason Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Was ‘Disappointed’ With His Inventors Hall of Fame Induction

Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot becomes the second Disney employee to join the National Inventors Hall of Fame,

Cinemablend · Jan 25, 2024

Disney looks to have figured out a limitless VR floor prototype that's a careful step towards a real-world holodeck

They call it the HoloTile and it's up and running over at Disney Research.

PC Gamer · Jan 23, 2024

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‘I was completely, manically joyful’: How a trans woman changed computing in the modern world

Her ideas launched a global microchip revolution – but for years she was afraid to claim her share of credit. Io Dodds meets the LGBT+ pioneer who helped create the modern world

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

A trans woman is the pioneer behind your smartphone: Meet Lynn Conway

Her ideas launched a global microchip revolution – but for years she was afraid to claim her share of credit. Io Dodds meets the LGBT+ pioneer who helped create the modern world

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

‘I lived a pretty adventurous life’: Meet Lynn Conway, the hidden figure behind the smartphone in your pocket

Her ideas launched a global microchip revolution – but for years she was afraid to claim her share of credit. Io Dodds meets the LGBT+ pioneer who helped create the modern world

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

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