American inventions
39 entries in the American Inventions compendium.
Science and technology in the United StatesU.S. science grew from Enlightenment ideals and immigrant talent.Timeline of United States discoveriesA chronological record of U.S. discoveries across science and geography.Timeline of United States inventions (before 1890)Inventions from colonial times to the Gilded Age, protected by U.S. patent law.Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945)A timeline of U.S. inventions from the Progressive Era through World War II.Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991)U.S. inventions 1992–1997: from spinners to quantum lasers.2-in-1 laptopPortable computers combining tablet and laptop features.8-track cartridgeMagnetic-tape cartridge popular from mid-1960s to early 1980s.19-inch rackStandardized frame for mounting electronic equipment modules.90 nm processSemiconductor node that mainstreamed 300 mm wafers and 193 nm lithography.A Manufacturing LanguageIBM's robot programming language for factory automation.Abel AxeAluminium electric guitar with distinctive body holes.Abraham Lincoln's patentOnly U.S. president to hold a patent.AC blockContainer integrating power conversion systems and batteries.Acrylic paintFast-drying water-based paint that mimics oil or watercolor.Active Denial SystemU.S. directed-energy weapon using millimeter waves for crowd control.Active penElectronic input device for direct on-screen writing and drawing.Aerial work platformMechanical device for temporary elevated access to inaccessible areas.AeroPressManual coffeemaker using pressure to brew coffee.Aerosol bombAncestor of modern spray cans, used in WWII.AI engineComputational core for AI inference and signal processing.AirbagA passive restraint that inflates during a collision to cushion occupants.Alarm clockA clock that alerts at a specified time.All-star gameExhibition game showcasing a sports league's best players.Allura Red ACSynthetic red dye used widely in food and cosmetics.AmberolaHand-cranked phonograph with internal horn using Edison's later cylinder technology.AmigaMid-80s computer family with custom graphics and sound hardware.Anamorphic formatA widescreen technique using cylindrical lenses to squeeze and expand images.Announcement of polio vaccine successFirst successful polio vaccine announced as safe and effective.Ant roboticsSwarm robots that communicate via markings, inspired by ant colonies.Apgar scoreStandardized newborn health assessment tool developed in 1952.App Store (Apple)Apple's digital marketplace for iOS, macOS, and iPadOS apps.Argon oxygen decarburizationA refining process for stainless steel and high-grade alloys.Argus retinal prosthesisElectronic retinal implant for severe retinitis pigmentosa.Armoured trainArmoured trains were mobile fortresses on rails.Armstrong processPatented 1999 titanium refining method producing coral-like powder.ARPANETFirst packet-switched network; technical foundation of the Internet.Artificial neuronMathematical model of a biological neuron, core of neural networks.As seen on TVGeneric phrase for TV-advertised direct-response products.Asphalt shingleAsphalt shingles are a widely used, affordable roofing cover in North America.
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