Son of photographer Claude C Laval.
Claude C. Laval Jr. was one of the most prolific independent inventors, holding more than 90 U.S. and foreign patents. He worked for over 46 years on innovative research and technological development in such diverse fields as filtration, food processing, photography, toys, pollution
control, oil and water well machinery, as well as consumer products.
Overcoming a lack of formal training in engineering or science, Laval Jr. produced inventions that were the result of a willingness to challenge "conventional wisdom" about what will or will not work. His inventions can be characterized as both creative and practical, while his research
was usually of an applied nature, utilizing working models to select the best course of action rather than being limited to theory alone.
There is a Claude Laval, Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research issued each year at Fresno State in his honor.
Claude C. Laval Jr. was one of the most prolific independent inventors, holding more than 90 U.S. and foreign patents. He worked for over 46 years on innovative research and technological development in such diverse fields as filtration, food processing, photography, toys, pollution
control, oil and water well machinery, as well as consumer products.
Overcoming a lack of formal training in engineering or science, Laval Jr. produced inventions that were the result of a willingness to challenge "conventional wisdom" about what will or will not work. His inventions can be characterized as both creative and practical, while his research
was usually of an applied nature, utilizing working models to select the best course of action rather than being limited to theory alone.
There is a Claude Laval, Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research issued each year at Fresno State in his honor.
Son of photographer Claude C Laval.
Claude C. Laval Jr. was one of the most prolific independent inventors, holding more than 90 U.S. and foreign patents. He worked for over 46 years on innovative research and technological development in such diverse fields as filtration, food processing, photography, toys, pollution
control, oil and water well machinery, as well as consumer products.
Overcoming a lack of formal training in engineering or science, Laval Jr. produced inventions that were the result of a willingness to challenge "conventional wisdom" about what will or will not work. His inventions can be characterized as both creative and practical, while his research
was usually of an applied nature, utilizing working models to select the best course of action rather than being limited to theory alone.
There is a Claude Laval, Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research issued each year at Fresno State in his honor.
Claude C. Laval Jr. was one of the most prolific independent inventors, holding more than 90 U.S. and foreign patents. He worked for over 46 years on innovative research and technological development in such diverse fields as filtration, food processing, photography, toys, pollution
control, oil and water well machinery, as well as consumer products.
Overcoming a lack of formal training in engineering or science, Laval Jr. produced inventions that were the result of a willingness to challenge "conventional wisdom" about what will or will not work. His inventions can be characterized as both creative and practical, while his research
was usually of an applied nature, utilizing working models to select the best course of action rather than being limited to theory alone.
There is a Claude Laval, Jr. Award for Innovative Technology and Research issued each year at Fresno State in his honor.
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