Thomas Elkins was an African-American inventor and patent holder known for his improvements to the chamber commode in the 1870s. He patented an early version of the modern toilet system with a hinged seat and a pan underneath for waste disposal. Elkins' invention aimed to provide a more sanitary and efficient solution for indoor Plumbing during a time when many households lacked proper sanitation infrastructure. His contributions to bathroom technology have had a lasting impact on public health and hygiene practices.
William Thomas Elkins was born May 04, 1876 in Hill Co., TX. His father was William M. Elkins and his mother was Kathryn Lebleu.
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He invented many things. Many of his inventions were developments of previous ideas, as is true of most inventions! In the list of patents registered by T Elkins are: # a combined dining table, ironing table and quilting frame, in 1870. # a chamber commode in 1872. # a refrigeration device in 1879.
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William Thomas Elkins was born May 04, 1876 in Hill Co., TX. His father was William M. Elkins and his mother was Kathryn Lebleu.
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One of Thomas Elkins' most famous quotes is "He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery."
Thomas Elkins was an African American inventor from Albany, New York. It is not clear when he died but he was born in the 1800s.
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The African-American inventor Dr. Thomas Elkins, lived from 1818 until his death in 1900. His cause of death is unknown.
It is unknown what school Thomas Elkins went to, but...We do know he learned a freshman level
Thomas Elkins did not invent the toilet. He did patent a complex device that included a toilet, among many other functions.