- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Elmer A. Sperry
Sperry Gyroscope Company
1910 - 1929
Fabricated Goods
b. 1860
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1860 - 1930 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Owner, Small Business |
A prolific inventor, Sperry was instrumental in creating technological advances in navigation. He invented gyroscopic compasses and stabilizers that became fundamental components for both ships and airplanes. His inventions were adopted by the United States Navy and became required safety instruments in the burgeoning airline industry.