Frederick mckinley jones biography
Frederick McKinley Jones
American inventor and entrepreneur (1893–1961)
Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, 1893 – February 21, 1961) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.[1] Jones innovated mobile refrigeration technology.
Jones received 61 patents, including 40 for refrigeration technology,[2] and also revolutionized the cinema industry by creating a superior sound system for projectors at the time.[3] Jones co-founded Thermo King and also served as a sergeant in World War I.[1][4] Due to his contributions to refrigeration technology, he is called the "Father of Refrigerated Transportation",[3] and the "King of Cool".[5][6]
Early life
Jones was born in Covington, Kentucky, on May 17, 1893, to an Irish father and African-American mother.[7][8] Little is known Frederick McKinley Jones - REKOC