Nominate Inventor | The National Inventors Hall of Fame

Nominate the Next Great Inventor for Our Hall of Fame

Help us reward ingenuity and perseverance.

The National Inventors Hall of Fame® honors the men and women whose patented inventions have changed our world. We rely on a panel of experts in science, technology, engineering and patents to evaluate each nominee on the following criteria:

Patent

Nominees must hold a U.S. patent for an invention that has contributed to and advanced society.

Progress

The invention should have contributed significantly to its industry, improving it and moving it forward.

Perseverance

The lives of nominees are characterized by inspiring stories of determination, challenges overcome and beating the odds.

Passion

Nominees are leaders in their fields who understand the importance of developing the next generation of American innovators.

Tell us about a potential Inductee by completing the fields below

Nominee Information

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Date of Death (if applicable)

Primary Company Affiliation

Invention Name

Patent Number of Invention

Invention Explanation and Impact

Please provide information about the nominee and his or her invention. Focus on the invention’s effect on the public welfare, its advancement of the useful arts in the United States and its overall economic impact.

Contact Information for Living Nominee

Phone Number

Email

Mailing Address

Contact Information for Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Title

Phone Number

Email

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