Paul Cary Fisher

Background

Fisher, Paul Cary was born on October 10, 1913 in Lebanon, Kansas, United States. Son of Carey A. Fisher and Alice Bales-Fisher.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1939.

Career

He invented the Fisher Space Pen. Is a revolutionary ballpoint pen which works with thixotropic ink and a pressurized ink cartridge. lieutenant can write on almost any substance ranging from butter to steel.

lieutenant also can survive a wide array of temperatures, ranging from -50 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Uses In Space

Fisher submitted his invention to National Aeronautics and Space Administration. After vigorous testing, National Aeronautics and Space Administration approved Fisher"s Space Pen. They purchased four hundred units at a reported price of $6.00.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration purchased three different models: the 204, 207 and 208. The 204 had blue ink and a retraction button on the education

lieutenant was used on Skylab and the Apollo missions.

lieutenant was later replaced by the 207. The 207 model was similar to the 204, except the retraction button had been moved to the side. The 208 model was the same as the 207, except it wrote in black ink.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration modified these pens for use in the space program

Velcro patches were added along with a standard metal clip to facilitate the storage and attachment of the pen. Fisher unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 1960 and in 1968.

In 1960, he was the only candidate besides John F. Kennedy on the New Hampshire primary ballot, although other candidates were also in the race and on the ballot in other states. He also made two unsuccessful bids for the United States House of Representatives, first in 1954 and then in 1986.

Fisher proposed the replacement of all existing sales and income taxes with a single graduated asset tax on those with assets of at least $100,000.

His 1988 book, The Plan: To Restore the Constitution and Help Us All Get Out Of Debt (), promoted this idea. Fisher died at his home on October 20, 2006, in Boulder City, Nevada. He was 93.

Achievements

• Paul Cary Fisher has been listed as a noteworthy writing supplies company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Democratic presidential candidate, New Hampshire Primary, 1960. Member Boulder city Rotary, Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Handball, tennis, chess.

Connections

Children: Terry Hough, Cary Fisher, Pomm Hepner, Marteen Moore, Morgan Fisher, Scott Fisher.

Father:

Carey A. Fisher

Mother:

Alice Bales-Fisher

child:

Morgan Fisher

child:

Pomm Hepner Fisher

child:

Marteen Moore Fisher

child:

Cary Fisher

child:

Scott Fisher

child:

Terry Hough Fisher