FREDERICK MCKINLEY JONES
Name: Frederick McKinley Jones
Born: May 17, 1892
Died: February 21, 1961
Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, 1892 - February 21, 1961) was an African-American
inventor who patented several products in the field of refrigeration. He had
over 60 patents. He also made several innovations for sound equipment for "talkie"
movies, but never patented them. Several of his unpatented inventions were
duplicated and patented by others, such as the portable x-ray machine. The
United States government used his portable air conditioner during World War II
to preserve medicines and blood serum. He also received over 40 patents in the
field of refrigeration.
His refrigeration unit became the first product of the Thermo King Corporation
founded by Joe Numero.
Mr. Jones was the first African American to be awarded with the American
National Medal of Technology (awarded posthumously on September 16, 1991).
Name: Frederick McKinley Jones
Born: May 17, 1892
Died: February 21, 1961
Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, 1892 - February 21, 1961) was an African-American
inventor who patented several products in the field of refrigeration. He had
over 60 patents. He also made several innovations for sound equipment for "talkie"
movies, but never patented them. Several of his unpatented inventions were
duplicated and patented by others, such as the portable x-ray machine. The
United States government used his portable air conditioner during World War II
to preserve medicines and blood serum. He also received over 40 patents in the
field of refrigeration.
His refrigeration unit became the first product of the Thermo King Corporation
founded by Joe Numero.
Mr. Jones was the first African American to be awarded with the American
National Medal of Technology (awarded posthumously on September 16, 1991).