Marie Van Brittan Brown
(1922-1999)
In 1969, Brown and her husband received a patent for the invention under the U.S. Patent number 3,482,037.
Her invention was recognized in The New York Times and she received an award from the National Scientists Committee for her work.
Brown passed away at the age of 76 in 1999, but her legacy continues. Brown’s contribution to home security led her invention to be cited in 32 subsequent patent applications.
Her invention formed a system that is
still relevant in today’s society with use in places such as banks,
office buildings, and apartment complexes.
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