Edward Thomas Both | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 April 1908 |
| Died | 18 November 1987 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Ted, "E.T." |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | Inventing the Both Cabinet Respirator |
Edward Thomas Both, OBE (26 April 1908 – 18 November 1987) was an Australian inventor credited with the development of a number of medical, military and general-purpose inventions. These included a low-cost "iron lung", a humidicrib, the first portable electrocardiograph and the "visitel" – a forerunner to the modern fax machine.[1] His inventions gained him an OBE in 1940, and his work led to Both being given the moniker of the "Edison of Australia".[2]
- ^ Pauline, Payne (2006). "Both, Edward Thomas (Ted) (1908–1987)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- ^ "Tribute To: Both Bros". The New Inventors. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 August 2010.