Ralph Peo
American industrialist (1897-1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ralph Frederick Peo (May 3, 1897 – November 29, 1966) was an American inventor, engineer, business executive in the automobile industry, and the holder of 150 patents.[1] He was founder of Frontier Industries in Buffalo, New York and was CEO of Houdaille Industries from 1955 to 1962 and chairman of the board from 1956 to 1964.[2] A pioneer in the development of the automobile shock absorber, Peo invented the first thermostatically controlled shock absorber. He also invented one of the earliest air conditioners for use in automobiles.
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Born | Ralph Frederick Peo May 3, 1897 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 29, 1966(1966-11-29) (aged 69) Buffalo, New York. U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York |
Alma mater | Rochester Institute of Technology |
Occupation(s) | Chairman and CEO of Houdaille Industries |
Spouse(s) | Mageline F. Heath (1917–1942) Ethelmay Madeline Brent (1943–1966) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Julian Frederick Peo Flora E. VanSchaik |
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