Black History Spotlight: Day #4
Contribution: Patented the world’s first successful refrigerated transportation system
Age: 67 (1893-1961)
Mini Bio:
Frederick Jones invented the first automatic refrigeration unit for trucks. His work meant that food could be moved long distances without spoiling. The technology Frederick developed was adapted to ships and railway cars. His invention was very important. It meant that crops and frozen food could be sold to faraway places. Frederick’s work was also very helpful during World War II, because it allowed blood serum and medicines to be transported into the battlefields. He also invented a portable x-ray unit that was used during World War II. Altogether Frederick held more than 60 patents.
- Frederick had a hard childhood and did not have much education.
- In 1912, he moved to Minnesota and worked as a mechanic on a large farm.
- Frederick was very interested in mechanics and worked hard to teach himself about it. He also taught himself electronics.
- Frederick invented the first device that let movie projectors play sound.
- He co-founded the company that became Thermo King. It is the world leader in temperaturecontrol equipment for transport.
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