Games Slayter

Russell Games Slayter ( born December 9, 1896 in Argos (Indiana), † October 15, 1964 ) was an American inventor, known for the introduction of fiberglass.

Slayter made ​​1921 his degree in chemical engineering at Purdue University. In 1931 he went to the Owens- Illinois glass factory in Toledo (Ohio ), where he. His method of mass production of glass fiber developed (Stream Blowing ) with Dale Kleist and Jack Thomas The product was then primarily for insulation of houses, later laminates. In 1938 he became Vice President for Research at the newly founded Owen - Corning Fiberglass Corporation, a position he held until his retirement in 1963.

He held over 90 patents in the glass fiber technology.

He received many awards, including the 1948 IRI Medal. He was an honorary doctorate from Purdue University and Ohio State University and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.