June 15, 2016
Charles Goodyear’s Big Invention
Did you know that on this day in 1844, Charles Goodyear received a patent for vulcanized rubber? His last name might ring a bell and if you were thinking, “Could this be the man behind Goodyear Tires?” you would be correct! Charles Goodyear was an American inventor who discovered the innovative process of vulcanized rubber. …
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Inventor Monday: Charles Goodyear
As summer approaches and we jump in our cars for a road trip or to simply cruise around, we want to make you aware of an upcoming anniversary for one of the incredible products that makes all that driving possible. On June 15, 1844, Charles Goodyear received a patent for his process to vulcanize rubber, …
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