Black and STEMbruary, Day 16

[justphoenix]

Granville T Woods 

Mr Woods was an engineer and inventor. He started out working for railroads, but eventually became successful enough to have his own business. Among his inventions:

The Induction Telegraph: allowed people to communicate by voice over telegraph wires, which was much faster than telegram.

Improved third rail electrical systems for powering trains

Improved air brakes on trains

 

Over his lifetime he had 50 patents. Thomas Edison offered him a partnership, which he turned down. 

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[shermarama]

Ooh, nice one! Avoiding tying himself to Edison was probably a wise move, too.