1897 - 1966
Ralph Peo Inventor
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Details
| Birthday |
3rd May, 1897
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| Birthplace |
Rochester, New York, U.S.
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| Died |
29th November, 1966
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| Place of Death |
Buffalo, New York. U.S.
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Occupation Text |
Chairman and CEO of Houdaille Industries
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| Occupation |
Inventor
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Ralph Frederick Peo (May 3, 1897 – November 29, 1966) was an American inventor, engineer, business executive in the automobile industry, and the holder of 150 patents. He was founder of Frontier Industries in Buffalo, New York and was CEO of Houdaille Industries from 1955 to 1962 and chairman of the board from 1956 to 1964. A pioneer in the development of the automobile shock absorber, Peo invented the first thermostatically controlled shock absorber. He also invented one of the earliest air conditioners for use in automobiles.