Inventor. He graduated from Middlebury College, received a master's degree from Rhode Island State College and in 1943 received a Ph.D. from Cornell University. During World War II Winslow worked on the Manhattan Project and was one of the developers of fluoropolymers, which led to the creation of Teflon. He joined Bells Labs in 1945, and became head of research and development for both polymers and organic chemistry. Winslow was part of a team that found a way to stabilize polyethylene, enabling them to create plastic cable insulation that was resistant to moisture and changes in temperature. Prior to this invention, expensive, heavy lead-based coating was used on telephone lines, making it impractical to produce and install the multi-cable conduits necessary for providing universal telephone access. Winslow's new coating enabled the creation of modern telephone systems, and reduced pollution and environmental damage by eliminating the use of lead. In 1968 he was a founder of the American Chemical Society's "Macromolecules" magazine, of which he served as Editor. In 2010 Winslow was inducted into the National Inventors Hall Of Fame.
Inventor. He graduated from Middlebury College, received a master's degree from Rhode Island State College and in 1943 received a Ph.D. from Cornell University. During World War II Winslow worked on the Manhattan Project and was one of the developers of fluoropolymers, which led to the creation of Teflon. He joined Bells Labs in 1945, and became head of research and development for both polymers and organic chemistry. Winslow was part of a team that found a way to stabilize polyethylene, enabling them to create plastic cable insulation that was resistant to moisture and changes in temperature. Prior to this invention, expensive, heavy lead-based coating was used on telephone lines, making it impractical to produce and install the multi-cable conduits necessary for providing universal telephone access. Winslow's new coating enabled the creation of modern telephone systems, and reduced pollution and environmental damage by eliminating the use of lead. In 1968 he was a founder of the American Chemical Society's "Macromolecules" magazine, of which he served as Editor. In 2010 Winslow was inducted into the National Inventors Hall Of Fame.
Bio by: Bill McKern
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