Robert Kearns
- January 10, 2024
- Entrepreneur
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Robert Kearns |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 10, 1927(1927-03-10) |
| Age | 97 |
| Date Of Death | 2005-02-09 |
| Birthplace | Gary |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Indiana |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Robert Kearns Biography
| Name | Robert Kearns |
| Birthday | Mar 10 |
| Birth Year | 1927 |
| Place Of Birth | Gary |
| Home Town | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Phyllis Kearns |
| Children(s) | Dennis Kearns, Patrick Kearns, Timothy Kearns, Maureen Kearns, Kathleen Corsetty, Bob Kearns |
Robert Kearns is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on March 10, 1927 in Gary, Indiana, United States. He is best remembered for his invention of intermittent windshield wipers. He was also the victor in patent infringement cases against the Chrysler Corporation as well as Ford Motor Company.
In 2008’s Flash of Genius, he was played by actor Gregkinnear.
He and his wife Phyllis had six children before he divorced in the aftermath court battles.
Robert Kearns Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Entrepreneur |
| House | Living in own house. |
Robert Kearns is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Kearns 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied engineering at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit-Mercy.
He was an intelligence professional for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Robert Kearns Dating?
According to our records, Robert Kearns married to Phyllis Kearns. As of December 1, 2023, Robert Kearns’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Kearns celebrates birthday on March 10 of every year.
Did Ford really steal intermittent wipers?
In 1990, a jury decided that Ford had infringed on Mr. Kearns’s patent, though it concluded that the infringement had not been deliberate. Ford contended that the patent was invalid because the windshield system contained no new concepts.
How much money did Robert Kearns get from Ford?
Finally, in 1990, after more than a decade in the legal system, the Ford Motor Company agreed to settle with Robert Kearns for $10.2 million. In 1992, Kearns won a judgment against Chrysler for $30 million. Chrysler appealed the decision, but it was upheld when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Chrysler’s appeal.
How true is flash of genius?
Robert Kearns invented the intermittent windshield wiper and spent 12 years suing the big Detroit automakers for stealing his idea. “Flash of Genius” is a true story based on a New Yorker magazine article.
Who invented the first car wiper?
Mary Anderson
Did Kearns wife leave him?
Kearns was played by actor Greg Kinnear. Kearns had six children with his wife Phyllis, although they separated , supposedly as a result of the stress from the legal battle. He died of brain cancer at the age of 77.