About Samuel Smith
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 77). Samuel Smith was an American chemist, known for Scotchgard.
Samuel Smith (September 13, 1927 – January 1, 2005) was an American chemist who co-invented Scotchgard with Patsy Sherman while an employee at the 3M company in 1952.
Biography He was born in New York City and received his B.S. from the City College of New York and his M.S. from the University of Michigan in 1949. He held 30 U.S. patents and retired from 3M in 1998. He died on January 1, 2005.
Legacy Smith was an inductee in the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Who was Samuel Smith?
American chemist at the 3M company
When was Samuel Smith born?
Samuel Smith was born on 13 September 1927 in New York City.
When did Samuel Smith die?
Samuel Smith died on 6 January 2005 in Apple Valley.
What was Samuel Smith's occupation?
Samuel Smith was a chemist.
What was Samuel Smith known for?
Samuel Smith was known for Scotchgard.
What nationality was Samuel Smith?
Samuel Smith was American.
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