Frederick McKinley Jones (May 17, 1893 – February 21, 1961) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Jones innovated mobile refrigeration technology. Jones received 61 patents, including 40 for refrigeration technology, and also revolutionized the cinema industry by creating a superior sound system for projectors at the time. Jones co-founded Thermo King and also served as a sergeant in World War I. Due to his contributions to refrigeration technology, he is called the “Father of Refrigerated Transportation”,and the “King of Cool”.
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Imagine being called the Father of Refrigeration Transportation and the King of cool due to your contributions to refrigeration technology. Technology which is so much relied upon I the world today. Frederick’s invention is a wonder to the world.
Editor’s Note
Frederick also served in World War 1. The fact that he added so much more to his life is a testament of his gift to the life to humanity.
Source: Wikipedia
