James R. Robinson
Inventor
1860 – 1950
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Who was James R. Robinson?
James R. Robinson was an industrialist, inventor, and author of a seminal book on mine ventilation. The book documents his invention of a new device for ventilating mines and preventing the buildup of explosive methane gases underground, thereby dramatically improving mine safety.
He founded the Robinson Ventilating Company, forerunner of today’s Robinson Industries, one of the nation’s leading designers and manufacturers of industrial fans.
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