About Jean Saint-Germain
Lived 1937 – 2016 (aged 79). Jean Saint-Germain was a Canadian inventor.
Jean Saint-Germain (March 29, 1937 – September 16, 2016) was a Quebec inventor from Drummondville. In 1953 at the age of 16 he invented an airless baby bottle, which the Playtex company bought for US$1,000 and sold millions of copies.
Passionate about aviation, he is also the inventor of Aerodium, a vertical wind tunnel for indoor skydiving. In 1979 Saint-Germain opened the first public wind tunnel in a silo with cushioned walls and a propeller underneath. It allowed people to soar in the air, creating an experience similar to skydiving. In 1982 he sold the franchise to a real-estate investor Marvin Kratter for US$1.5 million and consecutively was featured in the People magazine.
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Who was Jean Saint-Germain?
Canadian inventor
When was Jean Saint-Germain born?
Jean Saint-Germain was born on 29 March 1937 in Drummondville.
When did Jean Saint-Germain die?
Jean Saint-Germain died on 16 September 2016 in Saint-Hyacinthe.
What was Jean Saint-Germain's occupation?
Jean Saint-Germain was an inventor.
What nationality was Jean Saint-Germain?
Jean Saint-Germain was Canadian.
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· Wikipedia: Jean Saint-Germain
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