Jay B. Rhodes

JB. Rhodes (March 2, 1865 – October 12, 1931) was an American inventor with more than 230 patents to his credit including the 1922 Vented oil bottle and Rhodes razor.[1]

Two most successful products by Jay B. Rhodes:
left: Safety Razor (1930)
right: Motor Oil Spout and Bottle (1922)

Rhodes was born on March 2, 1865, in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Rhodes died in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 12, 1931.

References

  1. Feinberg, Robbie (January 14, 2016). "Remembering J.B. Rhodes, the "Patent King" of Kalamazoo". WMUK. Retrieved October 16, 2018.


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