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Research the history of famous inventors - past and present.

By Mary Bellis, About.com

Count Rumford

Count Rumford - Rumford Fireplace

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Jacob Rabinow

Jacob Rabinow received a patent for a automated scanning and sorting machines.

Cordell Reed

Improved nuclear electric power.

Dr Wilhelm Reich

Built the dangerous orgone accumulator.

Jesse W Reno

In 1891, Jesse Reno created a new novelty ride at Coney Island. This lead to the invention of the escalator.

Charles Richter

The Richter Magnitude Scale for earthquakes was invented in 1935.

Ronald J Riley

Invented automated electrified monorail systems.

Norbert Rillieux

Invented the sugar processing evaporator.

Dr. Robert Rines

The history of high definition radar and the sonogram. Rines is a patent attorney, a founder of the Franklin Pierce Law Center and a chaser of Loch Ness monster.

James Ritty

Invented what was nicknamed the Incorruptible Cashier - or the first working mechanical cash register.

Louis Roberts

His research interests focused on microwave and optical techniques and components, plasma research, solid state component and circuit development.

Heinrich Rohrer

Received a patent for the scanning tunneling microscope.

Edward J Rosinski

Edward Rosinski co-invented the first zeolite catalyst, making the production of gasoline possible.

Erik Rotheim - Eric Rotheim

Erik Rotheim (also spelled Eric Rotheim) of Norway patented the first aerosol can and valve that could hold and dispense products and propellant systems.

Betty Rozier and Lisa Vallino

This mother and daughter team invented the intravenous catheter shield.

Benjamin A Rubin

Benjamin Rubin invented the vaccination needle.

Enro Rubik

Enro Rubik invented the most popular puzzle in history, Rubik's Cube.

Count Rumford

Count Rumford (aka Benjamin Thompson) invented the Rumford fireplace in 1796.

James T Russell

James Russell invented the compact disc.

Edwin Ruud

Edwin Ruud received a patent for the automatic storage water heater in 1889.

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