John Haven Emerson
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About
Inventor who created a practical and affordable version of the iron lung artificial respirator.
Before Fame
He took over a machine shop at age 22 from a local merchant and quickly began working on his own inventions.
Trivia
He made an improved version of an existing iron lung, but its patent holder sued him for infringement and lost.
Family Life
His cousin
Associated With
He was related to Ralph Waldo Emerson.
