James Dyson — Inventor

James Dyson is best known for his creation of a bagless vacuum cleaner
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Early Models
Dyson set up shop in 1993 in Wiltshire, England, not far from his home. By 1998, when this photo was taken, he had introduced improvements and expanded his market reach.

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