Dr William Scholl
Thomas Edison held 1093 US patents, and over 2000 worldwide.
By the time Alfred Nobel died, he held over 350 patents.
He held the patent for dynamite (and over 300 other patents) and also manufactured armaments.
Michael Croslin is best known for inventing the digital blood pressure machine. He held over forty patents for medical inventions.
In the USA alone there have been over 8,300,000 patents issued. Add to these all of the other patents in all of the other countries and you will have your answer.
Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the electronic television, held over 300 patents during his lifetime. His most notable patent was for the fully electronic television system, which he developed in the 1920s. Farnsworth's innovations laid the groundwork for modern television technology, making him a key figure in its history.
Beulah Louise Henry, (1887 - 1973) was called the lady Edison. She held 49 patents. She probably made over 100 inventions.
An American businessman, investor and inventor, Sherman Mills Fairchild made significant contributions to the aviation industry. He held over 30 patents including inventing the first synchronized camera shutter.
Thomas Edison
As of recent data, women hold approximately 12-13% of all U.S. patents. This percentage has been gradually increasing over the years, reflecting growing participation of women in innovation and patenting activities. Efforts to support women inventors and address gender disparities in STEM fields are contributing to this trend.
Yes, Elijah McCoy, a Canadian-American inventor and engineer, did not have any children. McCoy was known for his numerous patents and inventions, particularly in the field of lubrication systems for steam engines. He was a prolific inventor and held over 50 patents in his lifetime, but he did not have any children to carry on his legacy.
You first need to check that you have not broken some bones, so you need to go to hospital and have the foot X-rayed or checked by a doctor. They will then tell you how to treat it.