Max Levy
Max Levy (March 9, 1857 – July 30, 1926) was an American inventor and scientist recognized for invention of precision machinery for the making of half-tone screens which were used in the production of relief printing plates by newspapers and magazines. He was also the inventor of the counting chamber for haemocytometer for which he received the Edward Longstreth medal from the Franklin Institute.
Max Levy
- Born
- Max Levy was born on 9 March 1857.
- Died
- Max Levy died on 30 July 1926.
- Occupation
- photographer · inventor
- Honours
- John Scott Award
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Max Levy (March 9, 1857 – July 30, 1926) was an American inventor and scientist recognized for invention of precision machinery for the making of half-tone screens which were used in the production of relief printing plates by newspapers and magazines. He was also the inventor of the counting chamber for haemocytometer for which he received the Edward Longstreth medal from the Franklin Institute.
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1857
Max Levy was born on 9 March 1857.
1926
Max Levy died on 30 July 1926.
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- 1.New York Times;Max Levy, scientist, inventor and one of the pioneers of the photo-engraving business;August 1, 1926
- 2.Patent number: 1214331;Filing date: Sep 30, 1818;Issue date: Jan 30, 1917
- 3.Verso, ML. The Evolution of Blood-Counting Techniques. Med Hist. 8. 2. 149–58. April 1964. 10.1017/s0025727300029392.
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