John Wesley Hyatt | |
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 Hyatt in the 1890s | |
| Born | November 28, 1837 |
| Died | May 10, 1920 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Engineering career | |
| Projects | production of celluloid |
| Awards | John Scott Medal (1898) Perkin Medal (1914) |
John Wesley Hyatt (November 28, 1837 – May 10, 1920) was an American inventor. He is mainly known for simplifying the production of celluloid.
Hyatt, a Perkin Medal recipient, is included in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He had nearly 238 patents to his credit, including improvements to sugar cane mills and water filtration devices.