Biography of richard b spikes
Biography of richard b spikes.
Richard Spikes
American inventor (1878–1963)
Richard Spikes | |
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| Born | (1878-10-02)October 2, 1878 San Francisco, California |
| Died | January 22, 1963(1963-01-22) (aged 84) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) | barber, schoolteacher, musician, businessman, inventor, saloon keeper |
| Spouse | Lula Belle Charlton |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Monroe Spikes Sr., Medora Kirby Spikes |
Richard Bowie Spikes (October 2, 1878 – January 22, 1963) was an African-American inventor who held several United States patents.
He is credited with developing and improving inventions such as a beer tap, a modification of an automatic gear shift mechanism for motor vehicles, and a safety braking system for trucks and buses.
How did richard spikes die
Notably, his beer tap patent was purchased by the Milwaukee Brewing Company, and variations of his design are still in use today. However, many of his other inventions were not widely adopted during his lifetime.
Life
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