William Emery Nickerson
William Emery Nickerson | |
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Nickerson, c. 1918 | |
| Born | November 5, 1853 |
| Died | June 5, 1930 (aged 76) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Employer | The Gillette Company |
| Known for | Safety razor innovations |
William Emery Nickerson (November 5, 1853 – June 5, 1930) was an American engineer and inventor. He worked with King C. Gillette at the start of the Gillette Company and was later elected to Gillette's board of directors. Nickerson has been called "the mechanical genius behind the safety razor," and received patents for hardening and sharpening the blades.