Harold Kosoff

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Harold Kosoff
Born November 5, 1930(1930-11-05)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died March 12, 1995 (aged 64)
Burlington, New Jersey
Occupation Inventor
Spouse Helena Kosoff
Children Royce, Rachel, Jacob
Parents Dora and Samuel Kosoff

Harold Kosoff (November 5, 1930March 12, 1995) was an inventor. He is credited with inventing the free piston engine and the battery-powered baby swing. Exclusive rights for the battery-powered baby swing were sold to Greco. In addition, Kosoff invented a home air cleaner and chainless bicycle using an arc and pulley system.

Harold Kosoff married Helena Opuszynski in 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kosoff has three surviving children. Royce, an actuary in Philadelphia; Rachel, a biologist in Philadelphia; and Jacob, an economist in McLean, Virginia.

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