Marvin Pipkin
American chemist, engineer, scientist
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- Marvin Pipkin (November 18, 1889 – January 7, 1977) was an American chemist, engineer, and scientist.
- These masks were used by soldiers as well as the public during World War I for protection against chemical weapons.
- In his civilian life, Pipkin invented a process for frosting the inside of incandescent light bulbs to cut down on the sharp glare, and to diffuse the light.
- He went on to make many other inventions and further improvements to the light bulb.
- He also had patents for the photo flash bulb.
Marvin Pipkin (November 18, 1889 – January 7, 1977) was an American chemist, engineer, and scientist. During his time in the United States Army, he worked on gas mask innovations. These masks were used by soldiers as well as the public during World War I for protection against chemical weapons. His innovative improvements were used through the twentieth century.
In his civilian life, Pipkin invented a process for frosting the inside of incandescent light bulbs to cut down on the sharp glare, and to diffuse the light. This process had the side effect of making a stronger constructed glass envelope that held up well with ordinary handling. He went on to make many other inventions and further improvements to the light bulb. His patents were developed into General Electric's popular Soft-White bulb series that were mass-produced. He also had patents for the photo flash bulb.
Biography
The fourth of six children, Pipkin was born November 18, 1889, south of Lakeland, Florida in a suburban community called Christina. His parents were Daniel M. Pipkin and Sarah Catherine (Moore) Pipkin. His father owned a citrus grove and was a farmer. Pipkin attended Lakeland elementary school and graduated from Bartow High School in Bartow, Florida.
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