Inventors and Their Inventions

Inventors and Their Inventions Photographer David Friedman explores the inspiration that moves inventors
David Friedman

Christopher B. Garvey
Temperature responsive roof vent
A patent attorney in Amityville, New York, Garvey holds a patent for a temperature-responsive roof vent. It automatically opens and closes in response to temperature changes, without the use of electricity. Thus far, Garvey has yet to bring his invention to market.

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