15 Innovators to be Inducted as the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation will be held in Washington, D.C., on May 8-9
GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from cancer treatments to theatrical technologies and special effects will be honored in the 2024 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame(®) Inductees. The class was announced Wednesday evening at the Walt Disney Imagineering campus in Glendale.
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In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Hall of Fame will honor these Inductees on May 9 at one of the innovation industry's most highly anticipated events -- "The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation(®)."
"Every year, I am impressed and inspired by the accomplishments of the newest Inductees in the National Inventors Hall of Fame," said Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. "We are proud to honor these world-changing inventors in the class of 2024, who show us the power of turning ideas into realities and participating in our intellectual property system to make a positive impact on our society and our future."
The Class of 2024 includes:
-- James Allison: Immune Checkpoint Blockade TherapyJames Allison invented
immune checkpoint blockade therapy. His pioneering work in the field of
immunology brought immunotherapy into mainstream medicine as an
effective treatment for cancer.
-- Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman: Sequencing-by-Synthesis
(SBS)Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman co-invented
Sequencing-by-Synthesis (SBS), a Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS)
method that made possible efficient, low-cost and large-scale genome
sequencing. Enhancing our understanding of life, SBS has enabled
applications in genomics, medicine and biology.
-- Eric Betzig and Harald Hess: Photoactivated Localization Microscopy
(PALM)Eric Betzig and Harald Hess co-invented a super-resolution imaging
technology called photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM),
enabling scientists to distinguish individual molecules, and study
biological structures and processes with unprecedented resolution.
-- Andrea Goldsmith: Adaptive Beamforming for Multi-Antenna Wi-FiAndrea
Goldsmith created technical innovations including adaptive beamforming
for multi-antenna Wi-Fi, which have shaped the performance of wireless
networking and enabled fast, reliable wireless service around the world.
-- Asad Madni: MEMS Gyroscope for Aerospace and Automotive SafetyAsad Madni
led the development and commercialization of the MEMS gyroscope for
aerospace and automotive safety. Commercialized as the GyroChip and
first applied in the aerospace and defense industries, the technology
has saved lives around the world through its use in aircraft and
passenger vehicles.
-- Lanny Smoot: Theatrical Technologies and Special EffectsDisney Imagineer
Lanny Smoot is the patent leader, with over 100 patents, at The Walt
Disney Company. He has developed many special effects, interactive
experiences, new ride vehicle and robotic concepts, and other
technological advancements for Disney's theme parks, attractions,
resorts hotels and cruise ships, creating magical guest experiences and
driving innovation for future attractions.
-- Xiaowei Zhuang: Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy
(STORM)Xiaowei Zhuang introduced one of the most widely used methods of
super-resolution imaging -- stochastic optical reconstruction
microscopy, or STORM. This technique, which overcomes the diffraction
limit of light microscopy to produce images with higher resolution, is
used to investigate biological systems and processes.
-- Joseph-Armand Bombardier: Snowmobile (Posthumous)Joseph-Armand
Bombardier invented the Ski-Doo(®) snowmobile. The first mass-produced
snow machine, it set industry standards and launched snowmobiling as a
sport and recreational activity.
-- George Washington Murray: Agricultural Machinery (Posthumous)George
Washington Murray invented agricultural machinery designed to accelerate
planting and harvesting processes. He also served in the U.S. Congress
and advocated for greater recognition of his fellow Black inventors.
-- Mary Florence Potts: Cold-Handle Sad Iron (Posthumous)Mary Florence
Potts invented an improved sad iron, which was lighter and offered a
cooler, more ergonomic handle. It was widely commercialized as an
easier, safer solution for ironing clothing and linens.
-- Alice Stoll: Fire-Resistant Fibers and Fabrics (Posthumous)Alice Stoll,
a research physiologist and pioneer in aerospace medicine, led the
development of fire-resistant fabrics. Her work made it possible to rate
materials by their ability to protect from thermal burns and
demonstrated that fabric could be constructed with fire-resistant
fibers.
-- Jokichi Takamine: Adrenaline (Adrenalin(®)) (Posthumous)Chemist and
entrepreneur Jokichi Takamine was a biotechnology pioneer whose research
led to the use of adrenaline in medicine. Also known as epinephrine,
adrenaline is widely used for many applications, including the treatment
of anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest.
-- Ralph Teetor: Cruise Control (Posthumous)Automotive engineer Ralph
Teetor invented cruise control. Originally limited to luxury vehicles,
this speed control technology has become a standard feature providing
greater ease in driving, safety, as well as fuel efficiency benefits.
For biographies of each Inductee, visit https://www.invent.org/inductees/new-inductees.
The 15 Inductees in the class of 2024 will be honored at "The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation," held in our nation's capital. Humorist, journalist and podcast host Mo Rocca will serve as emcee for the event.
-- May 8 - Illumination Ceremony at the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Museum at the USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, where new
Inductees will place their names on illuminated hexagons in the museum's
Gallery of Icons((TM)).
-- May 9 - The 2024 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will
be held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., where the new Inductee class
will be honored for its contributions to society during an evening event
including a black-tie dinner and ceremony. To learn more about the
event, visit https://www.invent.org/induction.
"For more than 50 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has proudly recognized extraordinary creators and innovators," said CEO Michael Oister. "The stories of our class of 2024 -- and their world-changing inventions as diverse as cancer treatments, imaging technology, agricultural machinery and the snowmobile -- will be incorporated into our children's invention education programs such as our summer and afterschool programs Camp Invention and Invention Project. These programs tap into innate problem-solving skills of educators and students through high-energy, interactive STEM experiences."
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The National Inventors Hall of Fame is the premier nonprofit organization in America dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity, and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Founded in 1973 in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Hall of Fame is committed to not only honoring the individuals whose inventions have made the world a better place, but to ensuring American ingenuity continues to thrive in the hands of coming generations through its national, hands-on educational programming and collegiate competitions focused on the exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For more information, visit invent.org. To nominate an inventor for Induction, visit invent.org/nominate.
CONTACT:
Ken Torisky
National Inventors Hall of Fame
ktorisky@invent.org
234-901-6085
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