Here’s a list of notable inventions or contributions made by each of the individuals you mentioned:
George Westinghouse
- Air Brake: An automatic air brake system for trains, which significantly improved safety and efficiency in railway transport.
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation: Pioneered the alternating current (AC) electrical system that powers most of the world today.
Cyrus Field
- Transatlantic Cable: Played a crucial role in the successful laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, allowing for instant communication between Europe and North America.
Alexander Graham Bell
- Telephone: Credited with inventing the first practical telephone, which revolutionized communication.
- Photophone: An early device that transmitted voice on a beam of light.
Thaddeus Lowe
- Aerial Camera: Developed a camera that could be used for aerial reconnaissance, notably during the Civil War.
- Lowe's Balloon Corps: Pioneered the use of balloons for military observation.
Gustavus Swift
- Refrigerated Railroad Car: Revolutionized the meatpacking industry and food distribution by developing refrigerated shipping methods, which allowed perishable goods to be transported over long distances.
Sarah Goode
- Foldable Bed/Desk: An early version of the hideaway bed, which could convert from a desk into a bed, aimed at optimizing space in small homes.
Josephine Cochrane
- Dishwasher: Invented the first commercially successful automatic dishwasher, which was patented in 1886.
Garret Morgan
- Traffic Signal: Developed an early version of the three-position traffic signal that helped improve road safety.
- Gas Mask: Invented a safety hood (gas mask) used by firefighters and during World War I.
Jan Matzeliger
- Shoe Lasting Machine: Invented a machine that automated the shoe manufacturing process, increasing production efficiency and reducing costs, which revolutionized the footwear industry.
These individuals made significant contributions in various fields, greatly impacting technology and society.