Index of black inventors by state or country of residence 1834-2008

Herbert Leonard, Jr. June. 22, 1971 3,586,740 High Impact Polystyrene

James C. Letton Oct. 14, 1980 4,228,042 Biodegrad-able Cationic Surface-Active Agents Containing Ester or Amide and polyalkoxy Group

James C. Letton Apr. 7, 1981 4,260,529 Detergent Composition Consisting Essentially of Biodegradable Nonionic Surfactant and Cationic Surfactant Containing Ester or Amide

James C. Letton Mar. 9, 1982 4,318,818 Stabilized Aqueous Enzyme Composition

James C. Letton Dec. 15, 1987 4,713,447 Process for Preparing Alkyl Glycosides

James C. Letton Jan. 10, 1989 4,797,300 Composit-ions Containing Novel Solid, Nondigestible, Fat-Like Compounds

James C. Letton May 21, 1991 5,017,398 Improved Margarine Compositions/Containing Solid Sucrose Polyesters

James C. Letton Feb. 4, 1992 5,085,884 Reduced Calorie Potato Chips and Other Low Moisture Fat-Containing Foods Having Less Waxiness and Improved Flavor Display

James C. Letton Feb. 15, 1994 5,286,879 Process for the Preparation of Mono-Condensation Derivatives of Adipic Acid

James C. Letton Apr. 26, 1994 5,306,514 Solid, Nondigestible, Fat-Like Compounds and Food Compositions Containing Same

James C. Letton Apr. 26, 1994 5,306,515 Reduced Calorie Pourable Shortening, Cooking Oils, Salad Oils or Like Compositions

James C. Letton Apr. 26, 1994 5,306,516 Shortening Compositions Containing Polyol Fatty Acid Polyesters

James C. Letton May 17, 1994 5,312,934 Synthesis of Sulfated Polyhydroxy Fatty Acid Amide Surfactants

Henry Linden Sep. 8, 1891 459,365 Piano Truck

Frederick J. Loudin Dec. 12, 1893 510,432 Fastener for Meeting Rails or Sashes

Frederick J. Loudin Jan. 9, 1894 512,308 Key Fastener

Kenneth M. Maloney Oct. 5, 1974 3,842,306 Alumina Coatings for an Electric Lamp

Kenneth M. Maloney Feb. 25, 1975 3,868,266 Alumina Coatings for an Electric Lamp

Kenneth M. Maloney Aug. 16, 1977 4,042,727 Alumina Coatings for an Electric Lamp

Kenneth M. Maloney Mar. 14, 1978 4,079,288 Alumina Coatings for Mercury Vapor Lamps

Peter McDonald Oct. 5, 1971 3,610,308 Pneumatic Tire

Peter McDonald July 14, 1981 4,278,121 All-season Pneumatic Tire Tread

Peter McDonald Mar. 2, 1982 4,317,479 Addition Members for Rubber Articles

Peter McDonald Aug. 10, 1982 4,343,342 Unified Modular indicia Marking for Rubber Articles

Peter McDonald Sep. 27, 1983 D270,723 Tire

Peter McDonald Apr. 2, 1985 D278,220 Tire

Samuel Moore Feb. 7, 1928 1,658,534 Vehicle Headlight Mechanism

Samuel Moore Feb. 14, 1928 1,659,328 Locomotive Headlight

Samuel Moore Mar. 19, 1929 1,705,991 Hobby Horse

Samuel Moore June 25, 1935 2,006,027 Fuel Valve Lock for Motor Vehicles

Garrett A. Morgan Mar. 24, 1914 1,090,936 Breathing Device

Garrett A. Morgan Oct. 13, 1914 1,113,675 Breathing Device

Garrett A. Morgan Nov. 20, 1923 1,475,024 Traffic Signal

Garrett A. Morgan Sep. 11, 1956 2,762,382 De-Curling Comb

Ceoma Nix May 29, 1984 4,451,080 Mobility Aid

Lionel F. Page Aug. 22, 1939 2,170,032 Auxiliary Circulating Device for Automobile Heaters

Denson Parker June 30, 1981 4,276,481 Fluid Velocity Actuated Structure for a Wind Mill/Water Wheel

Denson Parker Oct. 1, 1991 5,053,659 Centrifugal Force Magnetic Field Variator

John P. Parker May 19, 1885 318,285 Portable Screw Press

James A. Parsons , Jr. Sep. 17, 1929 1,728,360 Iron Alloy

James A. Parsons, Jr. August 18, 1931 1,819,479 Method of Making Silicon Iron

James A. Parsons , Jr. Sep. 4, 1934 1,972,103 Process for Silicon Alloy Castings

James A. Parsons, Jr. Oct. 25, 1938 2,134,670 Corrosion Resisting Ferrous Alloys

James A. Parsons , Jr. Jan. 2, 1940 2,185,987 Corrosion Resisting Ferrous Alloys

James A. Parsons , Jr. May 7, 1940 2,200,208 Corrrosion Resisting Ferrous Alloy

James A. Parsons , Jr. May 4, 1943 2,318,011 Cementat-ion Process of Treating Metal

James A. Parsons , Jr. Apr. 12, 1949 2,467,288 Nickel Base Alloy

Henry Pickett June 30, 1874 152,511 Improve-ment in Scaffolds

Leonard Poole Aug. 31, 1982 4,346,887 Donkey Calf Exercising Machine

Alvin L. Rickman Feb. 8, 1898 598,816 Overshoe

Earl Ryder May 4, 1943 2,318,011 Cementat-ion Process of Treating Metal

Earl Ryder Apr. 14, 1964 3,129,095 High Silicon Cast Iron

Charles T. Sampson, Sr. Apr. 1, 1952 2,591,013 Fishhook

Charles T. Sampson, Sr. Mar. 6, 1956 2,736,980 Fishing Device

George T. Sampson Feb. 17, 1885 312,388 Sled Propeller

George T. Sampson June 7, 1892 476,416 Clothes Drier

George T. Sampson Feb. 1, 1910 947,945 Bicycle Attachment

Robert P. Scott June 19, 1877 192,057 Improve-ment in Ice Creepers

Robert P. Scott June 13, 1893 499,397 Gathering and Hulling Green Peas from the Vines

Robert P. Scott June 19, 1894 521,273 Bicycle Tire

Robert P. Scott Aug. 7, 1894 524,223 Corn Silker

Robert P. Scott Feb. 26, 1895 534,762 Pneumatic Tire

Robert P. Scott Jul. 16, 1895 524,810 Process of Cleaning Green Peas

Robert P. Scott Jul. 16, 1895 542,811 Pneumatic Tire

Robert P. Scott Nov. 5, 1895 549,260 Vine Pulling Machine

Robert P. Scott June 29, 1897 585,233 Can Filling Machine

Robert P. Scott Aug. 2, 1898 608,230 Pea Separating Machine

Robert P. Scott May 1, 1900 648,484 Green Corn Husking Machine

Robert P. Scott Jul. 10, 1900 653, 264 Road Cart

Robert P. Scott Oct. 16, 1900 659,701 Pneumatic Tire

Robert P. Scott June 2, 1908 889,263 Pneumatic Tire for Vehicle Wheels

Robert P. Scott May 10, 1910 957,442 Machine for Hulling Green Peas on the Vine

Robert P. Scott May 10, 1910 957,443 Green Pea Vine Hulling Machine

Robert P. Scott Nov. 21, 1911 1,009,103 Demount-able Rim and Tire

Robert P. Scott Sep. 2, 1913 1,072,176 Machine for Hulling Peas, Brans, and the Like

Robert P. Scott Oct 14, 1913 1,075,501 Demount-able Rim for Pneumatic Tires

Robert P. Scott Aug. 11, 1914 1,107,207 Green Pea, Bean, and Cow Pea Huller

Robert P. Scott May 11, 1915 1,138,983 Road

Robert P. Scott Apr. 11, 1916 1,178,756 Roadway

Peter D. Smith Jan. 27, 1891 445,206 Potato Digger

Peter D. Smith Feb. 23, 1892 469,279 Grain Binder

Jonathan S. Smith II Oct. 11, 1966 3,278,571 Yitrium, Dysprosium, and Ytterbium Alkoxides and Process

Jonathan S. Smith II Dec. 5, 1967 3,356,703 Yitrium

Dysprosium, and Ytterbium Alkoxides

Jonathan S. Smith II Mar. 11, 1969 3,432,314 Transplant Zirconia Composition and Process for Making Same

Jonathan S. Smith II Jan. 13, 1970 3,489,796 Method of Making High Purity and High Yield

Jonathan S. Smith II Aug. 25, 1970 3,525,597 Transparent Zirconia and Process for Making Same

Zeston Starks May 23, 1933 1,910,646 Container

Zeston Starks July 4, 1933 1,916,868 Protector and Supporter for Plants

Albert C. Stewart June 7, 1966 3,255,044 Redox Couple Radiation Cell

Albert C. Stewart June 7, 1966 3,255,045 Electric Cell

Earl M. Stewart Feb. 18, 1936 2,031,510 Arch and Heel support

Earl M. Stewart Dec. 2, 1952 2,619,961 Bunion Pad

Don A. Taylor* Nov. 30, 1937 2,100,790 Machine Gun Mount

Don A. Taylor* Jan 24, 1956 D176,740 Toy Play Table or Similar Article

Don A. Taylor* Feb. 21, 1956 2,735,778 Individually Packaged Frozen Confection

Don A. Taylor* Oct. 22, 1957 2,810,671 Floor Mats Automobiles

Don A. Taylor* Oct. 22, 1957 2,810,672 Floor Mats for Automobiles

Don A. Taylor* Oct. 10, 1961 3,003,385 Baton

Don A. Taylor* June 19, 1962 3,039,817 Air Intake Scoop for Ventilating Seat Cushion

Don A. Taylor* Aug. 20, 1963 3,100,941 Measuring Tape Tension Holder

Don A. Taylor* Aug. 20, 1963 3,101,037 Detach-able Ventilating Seat Cover for Automobile Seats

Don A. Taylor* Aug. 27, 1963 3,101,660 Ventilating Hood for seat Cushions

Don A. Taylor* Dec. 10, 1963 3,113,775 Finger Grip Pad for Bowling Balls

Don A. Taylor* July 24, 1973 3,748,075 Molding Apparatus

Don A. Taylor* Aug. 13, 1974 3,829,271 Apparatus for Molding Strip Material

Don A. Taylor* Aug. 27, 1974 3,832,437 Method for Forming Hollow Articles

Don A. Taylor* Sep. 17, 1974 3,836,307 Molding Apparatus

Don A. Taylor* Oct. 22, 1974 3,843,289 Apparatus for Transfer Molding Thermosetting Materials

Don A. Taylor* Jan. 21, 1975 3,861,735 Readily Attachable Accessory Fins For Automobile Bodies

Don A. Taylor* Jan. 20, 1976 3,933,967 Method of Making Seamless Hollow Molded Articles

Don A. Taylor* July 27, 1976 3,971,839 Particle Filled Self-Conformable Cushion and Method of Making Same

Don A. Taylor* Sep. 21, 1976 3,981,661 Injection Cylinder Unit, Mold and Mold Handling Apparatus

Don A. Taylor* Nov. 23, 1976 3,993,244 Heating System

Don A. Taylor* May 24, 1977 4,025,268 Articles Molding Apparatus

Don A. Taylor* May 24, 1977 D244,450 Heater Adapter for Use with a Floor Type Heating Unit

Don A. Taylor* June 7, 1977 D244,570 Combined Merchandise Display Counter and Ceiling Air Circulator

Don A. Taylor* May 9, 1978 4,088,524 Method and apparatus for continuously applying tread material to tire casings and curing the same

Don A. Taylor* May 16, 1978 4,089,926 Injection molding method and apparatus

Don A. Taylor* June 20, 1978 4,096,008 Method of Manufacture and retreating of Tires

Don A. Taylor* Apr. 17, 1979 4,149,926 Method and Apparatus for Bonding Treads to Tires

Don A. Taylor* May 4, 1982 4,327,708 Solar Siding for Buildings

John P. Thompson Jul. 6, 1937 2,086,142 Motor Vehicle Elevating and Parking Device

John P. Thompson Oct. 26, 1965 3,213,500 Fastener

John P. Thompson Mar. 17, 1970 3,500,505 Hanger for Wire Bundles

John P. Thompson Sep. 19, 1989 4,866,818 Pinch Clip

Moses F. Walker Jan. 20, 1920 1,328,408 Film End Fastener for Motion Picture Film Reels

Moses F. Walker July 6, 1920 1,345,813 Motion Picture Film Reel

Moses F. Walker Aug. 3, 1920 1,348,609 Alarm for Motion Picture Film Reels

Daniel L. White Jan. 12, 1897 574,969 Extension Step for Cars

Reatha L. Wiggins Mar.4, 1969 3,430,628 Plurality of Aspirators

Granville T. Woods June 3, 1884 299,894 Steam Boiler Furnance

Granville T. Woods Dec. 2, 1884 308,817 Telephone Transmitter

Granville T. Woods Apr. 7, 1885 315,368 Apparatus for Transmission of Messages by Electricity

Granville T. Woods June 7, 1887 364,619 Relay Instrument

Granville T. Woods July 5, 1887 366,192 Polarized Relay

Granville T. Woods Aug. 16, 1887 368,265 Electro-mechanical Brake

Granville T. Woods Oct. 11, 1887 371,241 Telephone System and Apparatus

Granville T. Woods Oct. 18, 1887 371,655 Electro-magnetic Brake Apparatus

Granville T. Woods Nov. 15, 1887 373,383 Railway Telegraphy

Granville T. Woods Nov. 29, 1887 373,915 Induction Telegraph System

Granville T. Woods May 29, 1888 383,844 Overhead Conducting System for Electric Railway

Granville T. Woods June 26, 1888 385,034 Electro-motive Railway System

Granville T. Woods July 17, 1888 386,282 Tunnel Construction for Electric Railways

Granville T. Woods Aug. 14, 1888 387,839 Galvanic Battery

Granville T. Woods Aug. 28, 1888 388,803 Railway Telegraphy

Granville T. Woods Jan. 1, 1889 395,533 Automatic Safety Cut-out for Electric Circuits

Granville T. Woods Oct. 14, 1890 438,590 Automatic Saftety Cut-out for Electric Circuits