Lonnie Johnson (inventor)
Lonnie George Johnson (born October 6, 1949) is an American inventor, aerospace engineer, and entrepreneur, whose work includes a U.S. Air Force-term of service and a twelve-year stint at NASA, where he worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He invented the Super Soaker water gun in 1989, which has been among the world's bestselling toys ever since.
Lonnie Johnson | |
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| Born | Lonnie George Johnson October 6, 1949 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee University (BS, MS) |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, Engineer |
| Years active | 1978–2013 |
| Known for | Super Soaker, Nerf Blaster |
| Spouse | Linda Moore |
| Children | 4 |
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