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Nathaniel Wyeth

American inventor, mechanical engineer (1911-1990)

  • Fame48.1
  • Momentum10.3
  • Wikipedia1.3K
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Lived 1911–1990, aged 79United States
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  • Wikipedia
    6 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1911–1990
    Aged 79
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-23

Nathaniel C. Wyeth was an American mechanical engineer and inventor. He is best known for creating a variant of polyethylene terephthalate that could withstand the pressure of carbonated liquids. Made of recyclable PET plastic, lighter than glass and virtually unbreakable, Wyeth's invention is used widely today for both carbonated and non-carbonated drinks.

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Momentum10.3
Historical5.9
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Source confidence35.0
Completeness70.0
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