The visionary inventors George Maison, Irving Porush and Charles Thiel created the metered dose inhaler (MDI) in the 1950s, which has improved the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people. As the first convenient, portable inhaler designed to effectively deliver asthma medication to the lungs, the MDI has transformed respiratory care and earned them a place in the Hall of Fame. Join us in honoring their remarkable contributions to healthcare and innovation by learning more about each of these new Inductees. #NIHF2026
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Non-profit Organizations
North Canton, OH 8,191 followers
Recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
About us
The National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) is a dynamic nonprofit organization offering employees, interns and volunteers the opportunity to create a more innovative future. Our mission is recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. We honor the world’s greatest inventors through the NIHF Museum and Induction events, reward emerging inventors through the Collegiate Inventors Competition®, and empower and inspire the next generation of innovators through education programs including Camp Invention®. Since 1973 we have encouraged more than two million people to explore, create and innovate. NIHF’s entrepreneurial culture rewards creativity and ambition. We also understand the value and importance, both professionally and personally, of providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, retirement savings, professional development opportunities and more.
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http://www.invent.org
External link for National Inventors Hall of Fame
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- North Canton, OH
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- Nonprofit
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- 1973
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- Museum Collections, Historical Research, Elementary Education, Preschool Education, Middle School Education, Professional Development, STEM, Invention, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Creativity Skills, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Divergent Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem Solving, Active Learning, White Papers, and Networking
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3701 Highland Park NW
North Canton, OH 44720, US
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600 Dulany St.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, OO
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Every child should have the opportunity to experience Camp Invention® and YOU can help make that happen in your community. By supporting local scholarships, you’re opening the door for children to develop an innovative mindset and essential life skills through hands-on STEM adventures inspired by real-life superheroes: National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees. Support the future of innovation! https://ow.ly/LloL50YInzw #Support #GiveBack
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We are excited to welcome Reuben Trane to the Hall of Fame as a 2026 Inductee! 100 years ago, Trane set new standards for reliable comfort in homes and commercial buildings worldwide. As a co-founder of The Trane Co., he pioneered advancements in heating and cooling technology that established the brand as a global leader in the industry. #NIHF2026
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We were honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Forbes in compiling its America's Greatest Historic Innovators list and to serve as a judge for its Living Innovators list. Check out all the inspiring minds included on both lists! #Forbes250
A bright idea that changed the world, Thomas Edison not only invented the light bulb but also the movie camera and phonograph. These inventions landed him on the #Forbes250 list of historic innovators. Get the full list: https://lnkd.in/eTjR2AFm Illustration: Ricardo Santos for Forbes; Photo: Bettmann Archive via Getty Images
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From accessing databases and shopping online to checking social media and searching the answer to a burning question, our daily lives run on Wi-Fi, and you can thank 2026 Inductee Teresa Meng! She pioneered the integration of all communication functions onto one CMOS chip, laying the technical foundation for the widespread adoption of Wi-Fi. https://ow.ly/Kra050YEukw #WiFi #WirelessConnectivity #Technology #NIHF2026
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Future Inductees will have meaningful opportunities to share their stories, inspire young innovators and grow their legacies, and it all starts with a nomination. Help us honor more world-changing inventors and inspire the next generation. Nominate an inventor today! https://lnkd.in/gZ2zTEx6 #HOF #Nominate
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Meet 2026 Inductee Olive Dennis, the first woman hired as a civil engineer by any railroad, who used her expertise and experience to make train travel vastly more comfortable through innovative passenger car designs. https://ow.ly/6kXS50YAMaY #NIHF2026
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Meet the next inspiring Inductee in our Class of 2026: Henry Samueli. A visionary whose breakthroughs in broadband communications have enabled affordable, high-speed digital data transmission for homes and businesses worldwide! https://ow.ly/Gvcp50Yy5ZG #NIHF2026 #BroadbandCommunication
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If you're looking for an inspiring career shift and want a position with a flexible workday schedule and paid year-end closure, then take a look at our open positions! Currently, we are seeking: Director, Recognition Program Relations Associate Social Media Intern Museum Associate Visit our website to find out more about these openings and to apply. https://ow.ly/YzGS50YuZbr
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Do you know an inventor whose work has changed the world? Now is the time to recognize their impact! By submitting a nomination, you can help honor the visionaries whose innovations have shaped industries, improved lives and inspired future generations. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nLb850YuT92 #HOF #Inductee
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