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Percy Fitch

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

Percy Fitch was born in Orange County, California back in 1882 to James and Coralinn.  Sorry but I don’t have any information as to his education or his early childhood.  Of course, as always what I can tell you is the rest of the story. 

Percy was an accomplished inventor, he received his most notable patents number 789,881 in 1903, number 1,087,552 in 1913, number 2,316,365 in 1925, number 1,767,699 in 1930 and number 2,497,559 in 1947.  Now, you may be asking yourself what in the world did he invent?  Well I’m so glad you did.  For Percy Fitch Rice the inventions in order are: an automatic paper feeding device for printing presses, an automatic transmission for automobiles, the push-button radio tuner, the gasoline gauge for automobiles and a multiple exposure camera. He died in 1954..

This photo is him with his automatice paper feeding device.  Until tomorrow keep a smile on your face and a penny in your pocket

 

 

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray imagine if we didn't have automatic transmission.....I learned on a standard with shift on the steering column.... what a PITA that would be now....

Jan 27, 2018 04:05 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Perry was a well rounded guy when it came to inventions! Enjoy your day!

Jan 27, 2018 04:35 AM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

What a wonderful life and so many accomplishments.

Jan 27, 2018 05:01 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Those are some pretty solid inventions, I can tell that Percy was a pretty sharp guy!

Jan 27, 2018 05:06 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

The gas gauge! Who came up with the idiot light to tell us to go get gas before it is to late?

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Jan 27, 2018 05:18 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No doubt Percy was a genius, James. His mind worked in strange and mysterious ways!

Jan 27, 2018 05:28 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again James. What an accomplished man this Percy was. Great read.

Jan 27, 2018 05:47 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That is a diverse group of inventions but all significant.

Jan 27, 2018 06:51 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning James Dray,

Wow Percy Fitch was a prolific inventor with a diverse group of inventions and all something we take for granted today!

Jan 27, 2018 07:03 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi James Dray - I found it interesting that these inventions were in different industries. 

Jan 27, 2018 08:00 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Interesting inventor James to do so much.  Thanks for letting us know about his talents.

 

Jan 27, 2018 08:53 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning James - those are not insignificant inventions.  I guess not everyone gets the publicity of Thomas Edison.

Jan 27, 2018 09:19 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

I hope his many inventions taken for granted now...were financially rewarding for him.

Jan 27, 2018 12:18 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

What a clever man he was, and I love the concept of automating all these things. I trust you are having a great day on the links?  A

Jan 27, 2018 01:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- even though I can drive a standard shift, I do love my automatic!  What an amazing person. 

Jan 27, 2018 03:34 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Percy was certainly a versatile inventor.  I'd bet he was one of those people whose brains never rested. 

Jan 27, 2018 06:19 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

James Dray Percy Fitch was a clever man...and thankfully, he put his cleverness to work for us all!

Jan 27, 2018 06:26 PM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

I am very surprised to learn who created the automatic transmission. Thank you for sharing. 

Jan 27, 2018 07:25 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi James, I enjoyed this history lesson as well as so many others you have given us.  Percy Fitch was an amazing person with many great ideas.

Jan 27, 2018 08:20 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Wow that is a long list of successes and inventions James Dray 

Jan 27, 2018 10:45 PM