Frank George Seyfang
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| Frank George Seyfang | |
| Born | June 17, 1890 Findlay, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Died | February 10, 1963 (aged 72) Atlantic City |
| Known for | Ballooning |
Frank George Seyfang (June 17, 1890 - February 10, 1963) was a pioneer balloonist who developed the windsock balloon. He was a protégé of Thomas Scott Baldwin.[1][2]
[edit] Patent
- U.S. Patent 2,907,875 Emergency Radio (1957)
[edit] References
- ^ "F.G. Seyfang Dead At 73.", New York Times, February 11, 1963. Retrieved on 2008-05-05. "Frank G. Seyfang, balloon designer and manufacturer, died today at Atlantic City Hospital. He was 73 years old. Born in Findlay, Ohio, he was a [protégé of] Captain Baldwin, pioneer balloonist. He was credited with developing the windsock balloon ..."
- ^ Frank George Seyfang. Ballooning History. Retrieved on 2008-05-05. “First B-Ascent 1905 w/T.BALDWIN; Barnstormer, Parachute jumper, Airplane pilot; Built and flew small airships 1908-12 era; Founder of Seyfang Laboratories, maker of inflatables until time of his death.”
