Alice H. Parker, an African American inventor, was granted a patent for a gas-powered central heating system that used natural gas to provide warmth through individually controlled air ducts. Her invention laid the foundation for modern central heating systems and was especially innovative at a time when most homes relied on wood or coal-burning stoves. Parker’s work stands out as a significant technological contribution, especially from a Black woman during an era with limited opportunities in science and engineering.
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