Nathaniel C. Wyeth | |
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| Born | October 24, 1911 Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 1990 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | inventor, chemical engineer |
| Spouses | Caroline Pyle
(m. 1937; died 1973)
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| Children | 7, including Howard Wyeth |
| Parent | N. C. Wyeth |
Nathaniel C. Wyeth (October 24, 1911 – July 4, 1990) was an American mechanical engineer and inventor. He is best known for creating a variant of polyethylene terephthalate that could withstand the pressure of carbonated liquids. Made of recyclable PET plastic, lighter than glass and virtually unbreakable, Wyeth's invention is used widely today for both carbonated and non-carbonated drinks.