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  2. Timeline of historic inventions - Wikipedia

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    However, other inventors before Bell had worked on the development of the telephone and the invention had several pioneers. [428] 1877: Thomas Edison invents the first working phonograph. [429] 1878: Henry Fleuss is granted a patent for the first practical rebreather. [430] 1878: Lester Allan Pelton invents the Pelton wheel.

  3. Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) - Wikipedia

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    e. A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the end of World War II, which have been achieved by inventors who are either native-born or naturalized citizens of the United States.

  4. Timeline of United States inventions (before 1890) - Wikipedia

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    1717 Swim fins. Swim fins, also known as fins, or flippers, are blade-shaped extensions worn on feet or hands for use in water. They aid movement in aquatic sports such as swimming, surfing, and underwater diving. Swim fins are typically made of rubber or plastic. Benjamin Franklin invented wooden swim fins in 1717. [10]

  5. Timeline of materials technology - Wikipedia

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    1824 – Portland cement patent issued to Joseph Aspdin. 1825 – Metallic aluminum produced by Hans Christian Ørsted. 1839 – Vulcanized rubber invented by Charles Goodyear. 1839 – Silver -based photographic processes invented by Louis Daguerre and William Fox Talbot.

  6. History of materials science - Wikipedia

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    The history of materials science is the study of how different materials were used and developed through the history of Earth and how those materials affected the culture of the peoples of the Earth. The term "Silicon Age" is sometimes used to refer to the modern period of history during the late 20th to early 21st centuries.

  7. Timeline of United States inventions - Wikipedia

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    Timeline of United States inventions (before 1890), before the turn of the century. Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945), before World War II. Timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991), during the Cold War. Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991), after the Fall of the Soviet Union.

  8. Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) - Wikipedia

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    t. e. A timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Contemporary era to the present day, which have been achieved by inventors who are either native-born or naturalized citizens of the United States.

  9. List of inventors - Wikipedia

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    Gersh Budker (1918–1977), Russia – electron cooling, co-inventor of collider. Edward Bull (1759–1798), England – Bull engine (a modified steam engine) Robert Bunsen (1811–1899), Germany – Bunsen burner. Henry Burden (1791–1871), Scotland and U.S. – Horseshoe machine, first usable iron railroad spike.