Spikes, Richard B.
1878-1963 · Contribution: 1907-1962
Military & Safety
Automatic safety brake system for vehicles; multiple automotive safety devices
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1878-1963
- Category
- Military & Safety
Impact on the world
Spikes contributed practical vehicle-safety and transmission innovations, with his automatic safety brake anticipating modern fail-safe braking concepts.
Sources
- Google Patents (US 3,015,522 & US 1,889,814)
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