Many objects that we use on a daily basis were invented by African Americans. From household items to industrial tools, many inventors have received little credit for their outstanding strides in advancement of every day life.  
 
In celebration of Black History Month, Star94fm.com recognizes these inventors and their inventions!  
 
Inventions A - H  
 
Aeroplane Propeller- James S. Adams  
Air Conditioning- Frederick M. Jones  
Airship (Blimp)- J.F. Pickering  
Alphabet- Africans  
Arm for Record Player- Joseph Dickinson  
Auto Air Brake- Granville T. Woods  
Automatic Fishing Reel- George Cook  
Automatic Gearshift- R.B. Spikes  
 
Baby Buggy- W.H. Richardson  
Bicycle Frame- Isaac R. Johnson  
Biscuit Cutter- A.P. Ashbourne  
Blood Plasma- Dr. Charles Drew  
Bottle Caps- Jones & Long  
 
Car Coupler- Andrew J. Beard  
Celluar Phone- Henry Sampson  
Chess- Africans  
Civilization- Africans  
Clothes Dresser- John H. Jordan  
Clothes Dryer- G.T. Sampson  
Coin Changer- James A. Bauer  
Corn Planter- Henry Blair  
Cotton Planter- Henry Blair  
Curtain Rod- S.R. Scottron  
 
Defroster- Frederick M. Jones  
Disposable Syringe- Phil Brooks  
Doorknob- O. Dorsey  
Doorstop- O. Dorsey  
Dust Pan- L.P. Ray  
 
Egg Beater- W. Johnson  
Electric Cutoff Switch- Granville T. Woods  
Electric Lamp- Latimer & Nichols  
Electric Railway System- Granville T. Woods  
Electro Mech Brake- Granville T. Woods  
Elevator- Alexander Miles  
Envelope Seal- F.W. Leslie  
Eye Protector- P. Johnson  
 
Fire Escape Ladder- J.B. Winters  
Fire Extinguisher- Tom J. Marsinal  
Folding Bed- L.C. Bailey  
Folding Chair- Purdy/Sadgwar  
Fountain Pen- W.B. Purvis  
Furniture Caster- David A. Fisher  
 
Galvanie Battery- Granville T. Woods  
Gas Burner- B.F. Jackson  
Gas Mask- Garrett Morgan  
Golf Tee- George F. Grant  
Guided Missle- Otis Boykin  
Guitar- Robert Flemming Jr.  
 
Hairbrush- Lyda Newman  
Hand Stamp- W.B. Purvis  
Heating Furnace- Alice H. Parker  
Helicopter- Paul E. Williams  
Home Security System- Marie Brown  
Horse Bridle Bit- L.F. Brown  
Horse Riding Saddle- Wm. D. Davis  
Horseshoe- Oscar E. Brown  
Hydraulic Shock Absorber-Ralph Sanderson  
 
Inventions A - H  
Inventions I - P  
Inventions Q - Z