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Barrett, Robert David was born on June 7, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Julius and Lena Miriam (Lasky) Barrett.
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Robert David Barrett, American engineering executive. Achievements include 12 patents related to farm equipment, patent for clasp for aid to handicapped, patent on high performance extend range electrical cars, trucks and buses, patent on mower that can selectively cut weeds only or weeds and grass; research on a mechanical non-pharmaceutical, non-vacine test and cure for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other viruses including the common cold.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1941. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1944.
Career
Design analyst, International Harvester, Chicago, 1941-1946;
design analysis engineer, International Harvester, Chicago, 1946-1955;
chief engineer chassis section, International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1955-1960;
chief engineer power train, International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1960-1963;
chief engineer advanced engineering, International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1963-1978;
president, Energy Efficiency Sys., Northlake, Illinois, since 1980. Vice president Cmty. Marketing, Inc. Executive vice president engineering and finance NEEDS Corporation.
Board of directors Inventor's Choice.
Achievements
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Achievements include 12 patents related to farm equipment, patent forclasp for aid to handicapped, patent on high performance extend range electrical cars, trucks and buses, patent on mower that can selectively cut weeds only or weeds and grass. Research on a mechanical non-pharmaceutical, non-vacine test and cure for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other viruses including the common cold.
Membership
Member District 209 High School Board, 1971-1977. Member advisory council Retired Senior and Volunteer Program, River Grove, Illinois, since 1983. Member council Suburban Area Agency on Aging, Oak Park, Illinois, since 1994.
Board directors Citizens for Medical Freedom. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
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Married Phyllis Paul, July 22, 1945 (divorced). Children: Ira, Fred, Ellie, Judy, Jeff.
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American