We
now live in a world where most blacks have been brainwashed and have
forgotten their history. We publish this write up to remind blacks of
whom they were and to re-ignite the zeal to invent and innovate which
was once the dominant urge.
Today, inferiority complex is the major challenge most blacks face.
We hope that by reminding you or informing you of the great exploits of
times past by black men and women, we could heal the mind of every wrong
thinking black men and women.
It is obfuscating at how most women go through unbelievable lengths
to look like white women. You were made black for a reason and until you
embrace the color of your skin, you won’t be emancipated from your
self-imposed mental slavery.
It is true, there is racism in the world. But despite this reality,
no right thinking black man will feel inferior to another race or be
allowed to be disrespected by another race. Before race, remember it’s
human and there is but just one human race.
Now, we take you through 19 incredible inventions by blacks.
- Automatic Gear Shift
Automatic gear shift
The automatic gear shift was invented by a black man named Richard Spikes in 1932.
Richard Spikes
- America’s First Clock
America’s first clock
Benjamin Banneker – He was a farmer, mathematician, astronomer, land surveyor, and the subject of a Stevie Wonder song
[Black Man] .
Benjamin Banneker
- Automatic Elevator Doors
Automatic elevator doors
Alexander Miles, an African American is credited for the invention of
the automatic elevator doors. This invention was inspired by an
experience “
While
riding in an elevator with his young daughter, Alexander Miles saw the
risk associated with an elevator shaft door carelessly left ajar. This
led him to draft his design for automatically opening and closing
elevator doors and apply for a patent.” Although, there is a controversy about who first invented the automatic elevator doors.
Blackhistory provides that
John W. Meaker was awarded U.S. Patent 147,853 for the invention of the first automatic elevator door system.
Whoever the first was, the fact still remains that Alexander Miles of
African descent holds a patent to this invention and he is largely
credited for inventing the automatic elevator doors inspired by an
experience with his daughter mentioned before.
Alexander Miles
- Blood Bank
The first invented blood bank by Dr. Charles Drew
This invention was inspired by a method of separating and storing
plasma, allowing it to be dehydrated and banked for later use.
His
research served as the basis of his doctorate thesis, “Banked Blood,”
and he received his doctorate degree in 1940. Drew became the first
African-American to earn this degree from Columbia University.
Dr Charles Drew
- Clothes Dryer
Clothes dryer
According to
reference.com, “George T. Sampson was an African-American inventor best known for his early patent of the automatic clothes dryer in 1892.”
- Dust Pan
Dust pan
Lloyd P. Ray
was an inventor who created an improved version of the standard dustpan.
- Electric Lamp
electric lamp
According to
Biography,
“Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman best known for his
contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone.”
Lewis Howard Latimer
8. Gas Mask
According to
Pastor Nelda’s Notes,
Garret Morgan’s invention of the gas mask was inspired by his first
hand experience when he rescued trapped miners wearing a hood to protect
his eyes from smoke and had tubes leading to the floor to draw clean
air.
Garret Morgan
9. Golf Tee
Record online
provides that Dr. George Franklin Grant was a dentist who invented the
gulf tee. Although he wasn’t a zealous gulf player, his invention made
the game a lot easier for players today.
George Franklin Grant
10. Ice Cream Scooper
Black past
provides that Alfred L. Cralle was an African American businessman and
inventor best known for inventing the ice cream scoop in 1897.
Alfred Cralle
11. Ironing Board
According to
Our Past Times, Sarah Boone’s invention is the reason we no longer iron across a piece of wood balanced on two chairs.
Sarah Boone
12. Lawn Mower
Thought co provides that “if you have a manual push mower today, it likely uses design elements from 19th Century
black American inventor John Albert Burr’s patented rotary blade lawn mower.”
John Albert Burr
13. Lawn Sprinkler
Information provided by
African American Registry
reveals that Joseph H. Smith invented the lawn sprinkler and patented
it in 1897. This African-American inventors Patent No. is #581.785
John H Smith, Inventor
14. Mail Box
Philip B Downing, Mailbox
Phillip Downing is the man responsible for inventing the mailbox.
Before his invention, people had to make a long trip to the Post Office
to mail a letter.
Enchanted Learning provides that Downing patented the mailbox on October 27, 1891 and the US Patent number is 462,093.
Philip Downing
15. Portable Pencil Sharpener
John Lee Love. Source: famousbiographies.org
Biography
provides that John Lee Love was an African-American inventor best known
for patenting a portable pencil sharpener eponymously known as the
“Love Sharpener.” He was a carpenter who was clever with names for his
inventions, calling this one the ‘Love Sharpener.’
the love sharpener
16. Potato Chips
Potato chips
According to
Black Inventor,
“Crum was working as a chef in the summer of 1853 when he accidentally
invented the chip. It all began when a patron who ordered a plate of
French-fried potatoes sent them back to Crum’s kitchen because he felt
they were too thick and soft.
To teach the picky patron a lesson, Crum sliced a new batch of
potatoes as thin as he possibly could, and then fried them until they
were hard and crunchy. Finally, to top them off, he added a generous
heaping of salt. To Crum’s surprise, the dish ended up being a hit with
the patron and a new snack was born.”
George Crum
17. Reversible Baby Stroller
Baby carriage patent. Source: aaregistry.org
Black then
reveals that W.H. Richardson improved the first baby carriage with
patent #405,600. He made the buggy more manageable and he is the reason
wheels move separately. We feel certain there are fewer crying babies
in the world because of this man. LOL.
William H. Richardson
18. Super Soaker
Inventor of the Super soaker, Lonnie Johnson
The Smithsonian Mag
reveals that “a leak in a heat pump gave rocket scientist Lonnie
Johnson the idea for his powerful squirt gun.” The super soaker was
invented in 1989 and was the highest selling toy in the world in 1992.
Lonnie Johnson
19. Traffic Light
Man who invented the Traffic Light and Gas mask
Traffic light
According to
Live Science, “In 1923,
Garrett Morgan
patented an electric automatic traffic signal. Morgan was the first
African-American to own a car in Cleveland. He also invented the gas
mask. Morgan’s design used a T-shaped pole unit with three positions.
Besides “Stop” and “Go,” the system also first stopped traffic in all
directions to give drivers time to stop or get through the intersection.
Another benefit of Morgan’s design was that it could be produced
inexpensively, thus increasing the number of signals that could be
installed. Morgan sold the rights to his traffic signal to General
Electric for $40,000.”
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