The Super Soaker ® was invented in 1988 under the original name of the "Power Drencher" and a whole new era of power water squirters began. Invented by Lonnie Johnson, an Aerospace Engineer from Los Angeles, California, the Power Drencher was the first water blaster to incorporate air pressure into its design. Three years later in 1991 when Johnson received his patent, the Power Drencher was renamed "Super Soaker" and a nation-wide advertising campaign was launched.

Patents Issued To Lonnie Johnson
A complete list of patent issued to Lonnie Johnson.

Lonnie Johnson
Invented the Super Soaker® a squirt gun, also invented thermodynamics systems on the side - Invention Dimension.

Johnson Research and Development - Johnson's Company

Profile of Founder Lonnie Johnson

Super Soaker®
The official website.

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