The developer of one of the world’s most versatile, efficient and widely used lasers, Inductee Kumar Patel is also known for pioneering new innovations and supporting others’ work. Discover the inspiring life and achievements of this visionary innovator. https://t.co/11uBHfsD3f

Before flat-screens, the cathode-ray tube lit up the world. 📺 Did you know Inductee Vladimir Zworykin developed the kinescope, a type of cathode-ray tube that helped pave the way for TV by turning electronic signals into moving images? #TV #Television https://t.co/I3CU0IVNkf

From tinkering with a car jack at age 4 to inventing a groundbreaking laser in his 30s and carving wood at the age of 87, Inductee Kumar Patel has always been curious. Discover his incredible journey in this new video in partnership with the @USPTO. https://t.co/7IUxoZH0cB

🛫If you’re flying this holiday season, take a moment to thank Inductees Orville and Wilbur Wright, whose groundbreaking invention defied gravity and opened the sky to a new era of transportation and technology. #WrightBrothers #AirTravel

Our team had the privilege of visiting Inductee Kumar Patel to capture his innovative journey in his own words. Take a behind-the-scenes look from our time with Patel at @UCLA & his home, & be sure to watch the full video now available on YouTube! https://t.co/7IUxoZH0cB

NIHF Inductees embody the four P’s: Patent, Progress, Perseverance and Passion. Know a patented inventor whose innovation drives progress and who brings passion and perseverance to their field? Nominate them today! https://t.co/LO2D0q18SL #HOF #Nominate #HallOfFamer

Escape the cold with a visit to the National Inventors Hall of Fame® Museum, where everyday ingenuity comes to life! Best of all, admission is free. Plan your visit: https://t.co/YDAFrTyFir #VisitDC #Museum #HOF

Look what donors made possible in 2025! Give now and help make 2026 the most impactful yet. https://t.co/cup3LdtedY #MakeADifference #Impact

‘Tis the season for joyous traditions, good food and mountains of dishes. Shout-out to Josephine Garis Cochran for making our lives a little easier with her invention of the first practical dishwasher! https://t.co/PbdnfqT9Eo #Holidays #Dishwasher #Innovation

Not only is @NobelPrize founder Alfred Nobel a NIHF Inductee, but 41 Hall of Famers also have received this prestigious honor. Explore the unexpected origins of the Nobel Prize and learn more about the Inductees who have won it. https://t.co/zarH0x1o2B #NobelPrize #HOF #Inventor

From tracking holiday packages to scanning products at checkout, bar codes play a major role this season and we have two Inductees to thank! Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver created the first optically scanned bar code after Woodland sketched its first version in the sand.

From all of us at the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, we wish you a joyful season filled with warmth, happiness and togetherness. #HappyHolidays

Fun fact: The microwave oven was invented by Inductee Percy L. Spencer! While working with radar technology, he noticed a candy bar in his pocket had melted. That moment led to one of the most revolutionary kitchen inventions of all time. https://t.co/SGO25ntUL7 #WhoInvented #DYK

.@TheEmmys recently honored NIHF Inductee Tom Leighton, co-inventor of the content delivery network, with a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Lifetime Achievement Award for “pioneering the technologies that deliver content to every device.”

Thank you to all who supported the National Inventors Hall of Fame® this Giving Tuesday! Your generosity will open doors for more children nationwide to discover their creative potential, build confidence and boost problem-solving skills! https://t.co/42v2vP0GJ2 #GivingTuesday

With festive lights blanketing trees and houses, we celebrate the ingenuity that makes the season shine! Inductees Nick Holonyak Jr. and Shuji Nakamura revolutionized LED technology, changing the way we light our holidays and our world. #Holidays #HolidayLights #LED

🗝️ You hold the key to unlock a world of potential for kids! Support the National Inventors Hall of Fame® for #GivingTuesday and open the door to STEM learning at @CampInvention. Donate today and your gift will go directly to a local camp in your area! https://t.co/PnGdkvTWRM

From drinking glasses and decorative vases to lanterns and storage containers, mason jars have been a hit since their invention in 1858. Share how you use mason jars in the comments and explore the history of the iconic screw-top jar. https://t.co/0Tt1vgUQ37 #MasonJar

Unlock a world of possibilities for kids in your community by supporting @CampInvention this #GivingTuesday. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 2, and see how YOU can make a difference for a camp in your area! #Impact #MakeADifference

Some say the best part of Thanksgiving are leftovers & we believe the inventors of excimer laser surgery would agree! Inductees Rangaswamy Srinivasan, James Wynne & Samuel Blum used leftover turkey to prove their laser could make precise cuts, paving the way for LASIK surgery!