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John Dunlop is best known for being the inventor of the pneumatic tyre.
Born in Scotland in 1840, Dunlop was the one who developed the first practical pneumatic (inflatable) tyre, doing so in 1887. this first tyre was invented for his son's tricycle. After testing it, Dunlop applied for a patent, which was granted on 7 December 1888.
Unfortunately, the patent was declared invalid since as it was determined that fellow Scotsman, Robert Thomson, has actually patented the concept first, in 1847. This was a mere formality, however, as Dunlop still managed to build the company that now bears his name as a result of developing the pneumatic tyre for commercial use.
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Was john dunlop a black man?
No. John Dunlop was a caucasian Scottish inventor who went on to create the rubber company Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company.
When did James Dunlop of Dunlop die?
James Dunlop of Dunlop died in 1832.
What is better Wilson or dunlop?
dunlop
When did Binnie Dunlop die?
Binnie Dunlop died in 1946.
Why did john dunlop invent the pneumatic tire?
A pneumatic tire has shock can absorb shocks better than a solid one.
