Birdman
August 30, 2009 4:51 PM
Forrest Bird's invention, the respirator, has saved millions and, at age 88, he's still living his life to the fullest, flying his planes and working long days. Morley Safer reports.
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It would make another great story for Morley.
The ventilator saved my life, twice. But, for others, it can be a trap as bad as solitary confinement in jail.
I'd have added a picture of Nicolaas Baruc Tobias Gonzales-Byrd but this comment section doesn't work that way.
Thank you Dr. Bird.
http://www.planetpatent.com/Patents/US3191596.pdf
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19790304&id=58kRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8O0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3556,2679048
http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19890514&id=bCcSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wu8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1197,1982828
LOVE the glass the Birdman wears in almost every scene. HE WEARS FLIPSHADES 24/7! He clearly is a character and that is just a little nuance that makes him even more lovable.
I hope my life will be half as full as his.
Carol Maney Rexrode
- by dijepa August 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT
- loved the Birdman video!
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