Kenneth Reiner

Kenneth Reiner (April 2, 1916 September 12, 2011 He also manufactured hair clips and Kaylock, a self-locking aircraft nut. After the World War II broke out, he invented spring steel Lady Ellen Klippies that subsequently captured 90% of market share. In 1974, he was charged with bankruptcy so the Silvertop project was not completed and later sold.

At an apparent age of 75, he used to take part in singing lessons and later he became a prominent benefactor of Musical Theatre West, a musical theatre of Long Beach. After completing singing lessons, he along with his wife used to hosted musical salons.

Biography He was born in Brooklyn, New York, US on April 2, 1916. He lived in Los Angeles by the latter. He received his initial schooling from the Brooklyn Ethical Culture School and graduated from the New York Boys High School in 1933. Later in 1937, he attended Purdue University where he obtained electrical engineering degree. He went to Los Angeles and was briefly employed at Lockheed Aircraft. He started Kaynar Corp in 1943, a corporation designed to manufacture bolts for the aerospace manufacturer industry. The Silvertop project was designed as a research house for his family to test new materials and techniques. It was named in reference to its location atop the Moreno Highlands hillside overlooking Silver Lake Reservoir. During the construction, Reiner collaborated with Lautner for nearly ten years. In 2014, Luke Wood purchased the house for $8.55 million.

Death He died in Long Beach, California, on September 12, 2011, after a chronic condition.