The Famous Black Inventors Web site represents just a brief glimpse into the rich tradition of African-American innovation. The following links, provided by InventHelp®, offer additional analyses of the subject, as well as general invention history and facts. There are also resources to help today's aspiring inventors continue the pursuit of creative excellence. Click on one of the categories below to view the relevant links. For assistance with your own invention, contact InventHelp, "The Invent Help People" at 1-800-INVENTION.

African-American Inventors and Inventions

Black Inventors' Online Museum™ – Chronicles the achievements of black inventors throughout history, from ancient Africa to the present day, and includes profiles of blacks whose contributions have gone largely unnoticed by the mainstream media.

African-American Inventors of Our Times – Chronicles the progress of contemporary African-American inventors in the fields of science and technology.

Scholastic.com: Top Ten African-American Inventors – Includes biographical information and resources for ten of the most well-known black inventors in U.S. history.

International Black Inventions Museum – This mobile museum seeks to educate people of all races about the important contributions that African-American inventors have given to society.

Black Inventors Directory – Extensive collection of Web sites relating to Black/African-American inventors.

Women Inventors

Famous Women Inventors – Profiles a few of the individuals who have contributed to the rich legacy of women inventors over the last two centuries.

Lemelson Center: Exploring the History of Women Inventors – Provides an overview of the crucial role played by women in the history of inventing.

Forum for Women Entrepreneurs – Founded in 1993, the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is the premier entrepreneurial service organization for women who are involved in high-growth technology and life science companies.

Inventor Help Resources

InventHelp, "The Invent Help People": 1-800-INVENTION – InventHelp is America's leading inventor service company, with offices in over 65 cities in the U.S and Canada. They assist inventors in attempting to submit their inventions to industry, as well as provide patent referral services. Call 1-800-INVENTION for FREE inventor info!

Free Patents Online – Offers fast, easy-to-use access to millions of patents. Images are accessible from the full-text page of each patent, in either PDF or TIFF format.

U.S. Small Business Administration – Government program provides assistance to small business owners in areas such as small business start-up, management and growth. Web site includes directions for contacting over 1100 local Small Business Development Centers (SBDC's) across the United States.

Is There a Roadmap for Inventors? – This article gives advice for novice inventors and entrepreneurs. Learn the important facts you need to know about inventing. Article courtesy of InventHelp.