Thomas j. martin biography invetor
Thomas J. Martin Inventor of Fire Extinguisher: Thomas J ...
Thomas J. Martin
American inventor and improved fire extinguisher patent holder
Thomas J. Martin | |
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| Born | 29 May 1842 (1842-05-29) United States |
| Known for | Invention of an improved fire extinguisher. |
| Spouse | Evaline Moore Kidd |
Thomas J.
Martin (1842-1872)[1] was awarded a patent for improvement to the fire extinguisher in 1872.[2][3][4][5] The invention involved the use of pipes to carry water upwards and valves in the ceiling acting as sprinklers to extinguish fires in buildings.[6]
Thomas Jefferson Martin was born on 29 May 1842.[7] Martin was wounded at the battle of Shiloh.[8]
In 1868, Martin married Evaline Moore Kidd.[8]
Notes
In some sources, the name is given as Thomas Marshall including on Henry Baker's 1899 list.[9][10][11]
References
- ^"Black History Month | Caltrans".
dot.ca.gov. California Department o Thomas J. Martin, the inventor of the improved fire extinguisher BADYZ