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In reply to Drapsey
What could be more practical than the universally used Traffic Light? Not sure how it benefitted the inventor, but it remains part of our everyday lives.
History of traffic lights
The real question must surely be - what, if anything, was original or innovative about Morgan's design? Do we have proof that General Electric paid him $40,000? And if they did, were they really buying his system or was it essentially a legal measure to close out competition and promote their own models?
Even the Refrigerated Truck mentioned in the subject line is depended upon to transport frozen goods, again positively affecting our everyday lives.
I don't think anyone invented the 'refrigerated truck' in the sense you mean. Transport and refrigeration are two such general systems/technologies that the idea of combining them to transport perishable goods seems too obvious to be considered an invention or inspiration. But if thought of a series of technological developments then it's possible that your man played a role. Of whom do you speak?
Ice trade