About Jay B. Rhodes
Lived 1865 – 1931 (aged 66). Jay B. Rhodes was an American inventor.
Two most successful products by Jay B. Rhodes:left: Safety Razorright: Motor Oil Spout and Bottle (1922)
Jay B. Rhodes (March 2, 1865 – October 12, 1931) was an American inventor with more than 230 patents to his credit including the 1922 Vented oil bottle and Rhodes razor.
Rhodes was born on March 2, 1865, in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Rhodes died in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 12, 1931.
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Who was Jay B. Rhodes?
American inventor (1865–1931)
When was Jay B. Rhodes born?
Jay B. Rhodes was born on 2 March 1865 in Kalamazoo.
When did Jay B. Rhodes die?
Jay B. Rhodes died on 12 October 1931 in Kalamazoo.
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Jay B. Rhodes was an inventor.
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Jay B. Rhodes was American.
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