John Wesley Hyatt
American engineer and inventor of celluloid
Born
Died
1920
106 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American engineer contributed significantly to the invention of synthetic materials. Developed the first practical process for producing celluloid in 1868, which became widely used in various applications, including photography and billiard balls. The innovation in celluloid provided an alternative to ivory and other materials. Hyatt also invented a number of devices related to the production and use of this plastic, which played a vital role in the growing industries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Invented the first practical celluloid
Developed processes for synthetic materials
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