Ammons, Virgie
1908-2000 · Contribution: 1974
Fireplace throat damper
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Impact on the world
Her damper design helped retain heat that would otherwise escape through chimneys, improving home heating efficiency.
Life & background
An inventor who patented a fireplace throat damper designed to keep heat from escaping up the chimney, improving the efficiency of home fireplaces.
Sources
- U.S. Patent 3,908,633
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