Philip Mallory
Philip Rogers Mallory | |
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| Born | November 11, 1885 |
| Died | November 16, 1975 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Founder of Duracell International |
Philip Rogers Mallory (November 11, 1885 - November 16, 1975) was an American businessman and the founder of the company that is now known as Duracell International. Rather than making a career in his family's shipping business, he founded his own manufacturing company, the P. R. Mallory Company. Starting as a manufacturer of tungsten filament wire, his company later became The Mallory Battery Company and is now known as Duracell International.
Early life and education
He attended Yale and Columbia universities.[1]
Business
In 1942, Samuel Ruben and Mallory developed the mercury cell which was considered a breakthrough in battery manufacturing.[2]
Sailing
Mallory served as Commodore of American Yacht Club in the 1920s.[3]
References
- ^ Peter Mallory Families
- ^ "Electric Battery History - Invention of the Electric Battery". ideafinder.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "87 Yachts, Including Several New Craft, Compete in the Seasons Biggest Regatta". New York Times. June 28, 1925. p. 5.
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