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John Stanard

1868–1900

United States

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John Stanard (often misspelled as John Standard; June 15, 1868 – 1900) was an American inventor from Newark, New Jersey, who was granted two patents for improvements to kitchen appliances. His innovations in the late 19th century focused on the efficiency of non-electrical refrigeration and the compact design of oil-burning stoves.

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