African-American Inventions That Changed The World by Michael A. Carson

history to receive a patent, she created a narrower and curved design, making it easier to iron garments. Boone’s design morphed into the modern board that we use today. In the late 19th century, the ironing board was improved by Sarah Boone. This new process allowed blood to be stored for more than a week, which was the maximum at that time. Drew documented these findings in a paper that led to the first blood bank. Blood BankĬharles Richard Drew became interested in researching the preservation of blood when he was studying at Columbia University. Drew discovered a method of separating red blood cells from plasma and then storing the two components separately. Downing created a mailbox design that featured an outer door and an inner safety door to avoid parcels being stolen. This safety device allowed mailboxes to be set up everywhere. The hood, which went over the head, featured tubes connected to wet sponges that filtered out smoke and provided fresh oxygen. Garrett Morgan developed what he called the safety hood after noticing how many firefighters were killed by smoke on the job. In an irritated fit, Crum cut the potatoes as thinly as possible, fried them until they were burnt crisps, and threw a generous handful of salt on top. A customer sent his dish of french fries back to the kitchen, claiming that they weren’t good. George Crum was working as a chef at a resort in New York. It was there she came up with an industry changing idea that brought more urban residents with limited space into her store. She moved to Chicago and opened a furniture store. In 1885, Sarah Goode became the first Black woman to receive a US patent. 100+ Black-owned restaurants in Portland.Enjoy a meal from one of these 60 Black-owned restaurants in Seattle.

This Black History Month, we’ve highlighted over 100 inventions that the world would not have if it weren’t for Black inventors. It’s difficult to imagine a world without the many inventions by Black People.

African-American Inventions That Changed The World by Michael A. Carson