Benjamin Franklin Inventions

  • Benjamin Franklin Birth

    Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk Street, Boston, MA.
    He was the 10th child of Josiah Franklin, and later to be out of 17 children.
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    Benjamin Franklin events and inventions

  • Benjamin Franklin creates the Lighting Rod.

    The Lightning Rod was made to draw sparks from thunderstorms. The Lighting Rod was made with stainless steel and 2.05 meters tall.
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    Benjamin Franklin creates flexable catheter

    The flexible catheter was made to help with urination while having kidney stones. It is important because it helps with medical situations.
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    Benjamin Franklin creates the 24 hour 3 wheel clock.

    The 24 hour 3 wheel clock had 160 teeth and rotated in 4 hours.
  • Benjamin Franklin invention before death, the long arm

    The Long Arm was invented specifically to reach for books at tall heights.
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    Benjamin Franklin death

    Benjamin Franklin died at 84 years old.The cause of his death was complications and pleurisy.