Joy, Joseph Francis
Published: January 26, 2009, 2:26 am
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Peter Saundry Joseph Francis Joy (1883-1957), an American inventor whose 190 patents revolutionized underground mining mechanization. In 1919, Joy pioneered new concepts in mechanical loading, hydraulics, modern control and power circuits, trackless mining equipment, efficient gearing and seal designs, as well as dozens of other "firsts" in the mining industry. His contributions changed forever the way minerals are mined. Joy’s inventions allowed for the increase in productivity and safety that enabled coal to be a major energy source that fueled the Industrial Revolution from 1910 to 1955 in the U.S.
Further Reading
Joseph Francis Joy: Character, Inventor, Reformer (Joy Mining Machinery)
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Cutler J. Cleveland (Lead Author);Peter Saundry (Topic Editor) "Joy, Joseph Francis". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth January 26, 2009; Last revised Date January 26, 2009; Retrieved May 23, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Joy,_Joseph_Francis>
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Cutler J. Cleveland is Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, where he also is on the faculty of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Professor Cleveland is Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Energy (Elsevier, 2004), winner of an American Library Association award, the Dictionary of Energy (Elsevier, 2005), Handbook of Energy (Elsevier, forthcoming), and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He is the recipient of the Adelma ... (Full Bio)
Joseph Francis Joy (1883-1957), an American inventor whose 190 patents revolutionized underground mining mechanization. In 1919, Joy pioneered new concepts in mechanical loading, hydraulics, modern control and power circuits, trackless mining equipment, efficient gearing and seal designs, as well as dozens of other "firsts" in the mining industry. His contributions changed forever the way minerals are mined. Joy’s inventions allowed for the increase in productivity and safety that enabled coal to be a major energy source that fueled the Industrial Revolution from 1910 to 1955 in the U.S.
Further Reading
Joseph Francis Joy: Character, Inventor, Reformer (Joy Mining Machinery)
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The photo and calling card of J.F. Joy during his Russian employment. Photo: Joy Mining Machinery.
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