Miriam Benjamin was a Washington D.C. school teacher and the second black woman to receive a patent. Miriam Benjamin received a patent for an invention she called a Gong and Signal Chair for Hotels. Her invention allowed hotel customer to summon a waiter from the comfort of their chair. A button on the chair would buzz the waiters' station and a light on the chair would let the wait staff know who wanted service. Miriam Benjamin's invention was adapted and used in the United States House of Representatives. Below you can view the actual patent issued to Miriam Benjamin on July 17, 1888.
Yes, Miriam Benjamin had a sister named Mary. They were both significant figures, with Miriam being known for her accomplishments as an inventor and educator. Mary also contributed to their family's legacy, although detailed information about her life is less well-documented compared to Miriam's.
the gong and signal chair
yes she was married 3 times
Miriam E. Benjamin was and African-American school teacher who was born a free woman on September 16, 1861. She passed away in 1947 at the age of 85-86 years old (depending on the time of year which is unknown).
You actually cant... there are only pcitures of her inventions =/ unless you buy a book
Yes, Miriam Benjamin had a sister named Mary. They were both significant figures, with Miriam being known for her accomplishments as an inventor and educator. Mary also contributed to their family's legacy, although detailed information about her life is less well-documented compared to Miriam's.
He had four immediate family members. Mother and father, and a brother Aaron and sister Miriam. He also had a wife and two sons.
And Washington D.C.
she invented a chair
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Ben Franklins important family members were Dev Franklin (his wife) and George Franklin (his son).
He had nine brothers and seven sisters
she died in 1974 when she was 84
no one knows it is undentifed
His mother's name was Rachael Ann Gilpin. Father's name was John West. Benjamin came from a large family, he was the youngest of ten children.
yes there is except as a child
the gong and signal chair