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Lawrence Patrick

Lawrence Patrick (1920 – April 30, 2006) was an American scientist and researcher who is considered one of the fathers of the crash test dummy. Between 1960 and 1975, while a biomechanics professor at Detroit's Wayne State University, Patrick described his work by saying "I was a human crash-test dummy". Patrick allowed himself to be subject to over 400…

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Known for
Early pioneer in impact biomechanics, Automotive safety design improvements, Invention of the air bag
Alma mater
Wayne State University
Born
1920 (1920) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died
April 30, 2006(2006-04-30) (aged 85–86) Hendersonville, North Carolina
Occupations
Researcher, Educator
Spouse
Bess Patrick

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Alma mater · 1
Lawrence Patrick → Wayne State University
Born · 1
Lawrence Patrick → 1920 (1920) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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Lawrence Patrick → April 30, 2006(2006-04-30) (aged 85–86) Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Lawrence Patrick → Early pioneer in impact biomechanics, Automotive safety design improvements, Invention of the air bag
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Lawrence Patrick → Researcher, Educator
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Lawrence Patrick → Bess Patrick

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Lawrence PatrickKnown forEarly pioneer in impact biomechanics, Automotive safety design improvements, Invention of the air bag1.00infobox
Lawrence PatrickOccupationsResearcher, Educator1.00infobox
Lawrence PatrickSpouseBess Patrick1.00infobox

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