THE  JOHN  SCOTT  AWARD
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Award Recipients
1931-1940


1940



None

1939



None

1938



Stanley, Wendell M. Isolation of the tobacco mosaic virus in crystalline form
Land, Edwin H. Invention of a substance designated "Polaroid"

1937



Graham, Evarts A.  Dr. Application of the X-Ray in the treatment of the gall bladder
Coolidge,  W.D.  Dr. Application of new principle in x-ray tubes
Langmuir, Irving  Dr. Physical-chemical discoveries resulting in improved incandescent lamps

1936



Kettering, Charles F. Invention of the first electrical-mechanical self starter for use in connection with automobiles
Kelley, George S. Invention of the Kelley dust trap used in the prevention of Silicosis
Ewing, James  M.D. Pioneer work in classifying tumors, a discovery of incalculable value in the treatment of malignant growths.

1935



None

1934



Mehl, Robert F. Dr. Radiography of metals
Richards, A. Newton Function of the kidneys
Tesla, Nikola  Dr. Polyphase system of generating, transmitting, distributing and utilizing electricity

1933



Conrad, Frank   Dr. Application of short wave radio
Minot, George Richards, M.D. Liver cure in pernicious anemia
Nesson, C.R.
Galson, H.L.
Heller, H.C.
Steinfeld, H.K.
Production of the Dela Vergne airconditioning apparatus

1932



Budd, Edward G. A novel method of welding, designated shot welding of stainless steel, and its fabrication into structural members of very light weight and high sustaining power. 
Emerson, George H Water tube fire box boilers for steam locomotive
Emmet, W.L.R. Mercury vapor boiler and its practical application for power purposes
Slepian, Joseph Discoveries in the field of deionization of gases and fundamental and outstanding inventions involving these discoveries

1931



Marconi, Guglielmo Wireless telegraphy
Vauclain, Samuel M Manifold improvements in steam locomotive
Temple, Robert M. Benjamin Franklin dough mixing and kneading machine
Emery, Albert H. Mechanical device for testing materials
Peters, Orville S. Electric telemeter, a recording device for noting the stresses in bridge members, etc. 
Kingsbury, Albert Thrust bearing for use in ships and heavy machinery
Herr, Herbert T. Miscellaneous inventions and discoveries in the field of reduction gearing used in connection with the turbo-electric drive; for the air-brake for checking speed of trains; for improvements in steam turbins and internal combustion engine
Drinker, Philip
Shaw, Louis A.
Apparatus for administration of artificial respiration
de la Cierva, Juan
Pitcairn, Harold F.
Invention of the autogiro, its improvement and development as a propelling and stabilizing force for "heavier than air" craft, and its introduction into America
Carrier, Willis H. Apparatus for air conditioning

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