Ralph Peo | |
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 Peo c. 1959 | |
| Born | Ralph Frederick Peo May 3, 1897 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1966 (aged 69) Buffalo, New York. U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York |
| Alma mater | Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman and CEO of Houdaille Industries |
| Spouse(s) | Mageline F. Heath (1917–1942) Ethelmay Madeline Brent (1943–1966) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Julian Frederick Peo Flora E. VanSchaik |
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.[1] 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.[2] 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.
- ^ Smith, H. Katherine. "Western New York Businessman-Inventor has 150 Patents to His Credit". Buffalo Courier Express. No. January 10, 1965, pg 25D.
- ^ "Peo is Houdaille Chairman". NY Times. Arthur Hays Sulzberger. April 3, 1956.