John Haven Emerson

John Haven Emerson

John Haven "Jack" Emerson (February 5, 1906 – February 4, 1997) was an American inventor of biomedical devices, specializing in respiratory equipment. He is perhaps best remembered for his work in improving the iron lung.

Read more about John Haven Emerson:  Early Life, Work On The Iron Lung, Later Inventions, Trivia

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