Otis E. Boykin was born in Dallas Texas on August 29th, 1920. After graduating from Fisk College located in Nashville Tennessee, he became a laboratory assistant at the Majestic radio f and TV Corporation in Chicago. He was extremely good at science and technology. He worked on testing Automatic aircraft controls later becoming the supervisor. Otis then took a position at the P.J. Nilsen Research Laboratories. He was longing to develop a business of his own and formed Boykin-Firuth, Incorporated.
Otis Boykin wanted to continue his education and attended classes at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 1946-1947. He did not have the tuition to complete the semesters and therefore had to drop out. He realized that a masters degree really want going to help him in his endeavors regarding his inventive endeavors. So he decided to work with resistors.
A resistor is an electronic component which helps to slow the release of electrical current. This slows down electrical currents while passing through a component. Boykin invented a wire precision resistor on June 16th, 1959. His resistor was used in radio and televisions and allowed certain amounts to flow through the component safely and effectively.
Two years after the first resistor, he invented another much moiré inexpensive and twice as efficient as it was able to withstand severe temperatures and a range of levels of pressure. It was in high demand and was requested by several manufacturers and the US military.
Boykin moved to Paris in 1964. He invented thick-film resistors. The same resistors used in computers and guided missiles. He also created a Chemical air filter. And a cash register which was burglarproof.
His best invention to date was of course the control unit for the pacemaker. This unit used electrical impulses to stimulate and steady the beat. He continued to work for various firms in America and Europe. He had at least 11 patents and had invented at least 28 electronic devises. Otis Boykin Ironically died of heart attack in 1982.
Otis Boykin had a profound impact on the world and did not stop for recognition by money or fame but instead set out to invent for a better and safer place for everyone.
