Robert Frank Borkenstein
Robert Frank Borkenstein | |
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| Born | August 31, 1912 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 2002 (aged 89) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, professor, and researcher |
| Known for | Inventor of the Breathalyzer |
Robert Frank Borkenstein (August 31, 1912 – August 10, 2002) was an American inventor, researcher, and professor. He is best known for inventing the breathalyzer, a device that is used to detect a person’s alcohol content from their breath.