Samuel Raymond Scottron, an African American inventor and businessman, received a U.S. patent for a curtain rod (Patent No. 481,720). Scottron held several patents, many of which improved household items and furnishings. He is also known for inventing an improved version of the barber’s mirror that allowed customers to see the back of their heads.
In addition to his inventions, Scottron was active in civil rights and served on the Brooklyn Board of Education, making significant contributions to both innovation and social progress.
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