Chester Greenwood (December 4, 1858 – July 5, 1937) was an American engineer and inventor, known for inventing the earmuffs in 1873. He reportedly came up with the idea while ice skating and he asked his grandmother to sew tufts of fur between loops of wire. His patent was for improved ear protectors. He manufactured these ear protectors, providing jobs for people in the Farmington area for nearly 60 years.
Chester Greenwood
inventor
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American inventor
Chester Greenwood's Historical Timeline
American Chester Greenwood patents earmuffs after inventing them at age 15
American Chester Greenwood patents earmuffs after inventing them at age 15
Chester Greenwood dies
Chester Greenwood, American inventor, known for american inventor, died on 1937-07-05.
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- When was Chester Greenwood born?
- Chester Greenwood was born on 1858-07-05 (American).
- What is Chester Greenwood known for?
- American inventor
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- Chester Greenwood was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including American Chester Greenwood patents earmuffs after inventing them at age 15, Chester Greenwood dies.
- When did Chester Greenwood die?
- Chester Greenwood died on 1937-01-01.