User:Brien2/Thomas Callahan

Thomas William Callahan was the inventor of the aluminum soda pop can. He was the Chief Electrical Distribution Engineer for ALCOA in the 60's and 70's.   Also noted was his involment in the original alternative energy experiments for the United States department of energy for testing the first alternative wind generator, the egg beater generator. Although unsuccessful, the design is still in use in Europe households replacing the old fashioned farm style windmill generators. A graduate of Purdue University, he graduated and joined the Navy in World War II. Thomas was born in Ohio, married to Mildred Mary from Americus, Indiana; and succeded by Dennis John and Thomas William II. For more on the Callahan Family, join us on our website.