Ralph Teetor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ralph Rowe Teetor August 17, 1890 Hagerstown, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1982 (aged 91)[1] Richmond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, inventor |
| Known for | Cruise control |
| Spouse |
Nellie Van Antwerp (m. 1922) |
| Children | 1 |
Ralph Teetor (August 17, 1890 – February 15, 1982) was a prolific inventor who invented cruise control. He was the longtime president of the automotive parts manufacturer The Perfect Circle Co. (acquired in 1963 by Dana Holding Corporation, then sold to Mahle GmbH in 2007) in Hagerstown, Indiana, a manufacturer of piston rings.