 Joseph Barker Stearns

Joseph Barker Stearns was an American inventor and entrepreneur known primarily for creating the Stearns Motor, an early type of internal combustion engine. Born in 1820, he was also involved in various manufacturing ventures and contributed to the development of steam and gas-powered machinery during the 19th century. Stearns' innovations played a role in the transition to more efficient power sources in the industrial era.