Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow refers to an accidental event that involves nuclear weapons, warheads or components which does not create the risk of nuclear war. These include: Accidental or unexplained nuclear detonation
Thomas A. Edison Patent Award. The Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, established in 1997, recognizes creativity of a patented device or process that has the potential of significantly enhancing some aspect of mechanical engineering.The award was funded through the efforts of the ASME Board on Research and Technology Development.
Thomas Edison (1847 â 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed and made commercially available â many key inventions of modern life. His Edison Electric company was a pioneering company for delivering DC electricity directly into peopleâs homes.homas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio on Feb 11, 1847, the youngest of seven siblings. His parents were middle class, though they were not wealthy, especially when the railroad bypassed Milan, forcing the family to move to Port Huron, Michigan.