John Wesley Hyatt
American inventor
John Wesley Hyatt was an American inventor. He is mainly known for simplifying the production of celluloid.
Hyatt, a Perkin Medal recipient, is included in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He had nearly 238 patents to his credit, including... Wikipedia
Born: November 28, 1837, Starkey, NY
Died: May 10, 1920 (age 82 years), Short Hills, Millburn, NJ
Organizations founded: Albany Billiard Ball Company and Hyatt Roller Bearing Company
Awards: John Scott Legacy Medal and Premium (1898) and Perkin Medal (1914)