Aug 15, 2020 · “I was working on a new idea for a heat pump that would use water as a working fluid instead of Freon.” At the time, there was concern about how the continuous use of Freon would …

Jun 21, 2019 · But Lonnie Johnson, the inventor who devised this hugely popular toy that can drench half the neighborhood with a single pull of the trigger, actually worked on the Galileo and Cassini …

Feb 16, 2024 · The “Power Drencher” initially failed to make much of a commercial impact, but after additional marketing efforts and a name change, the “Super Soaker” became a massively …

Jan 14, 2025 · When his heat-pump prototype shot a stream of water across the room, Lonnie Johnson realized the technology could create a super-powered water gun. Getting the toy to market, however, …

The idea for the Super Soaker came unexpectedly while he was experimenting with a heat pump. "I turned and shot a stream of water across the bathroom," Johnson said.

Dec 7, 2021 · Within two years, the Super Soaker® generated over $200 million in sales, becoming the top-selling toy in the United States. Improved versions of the Super Soaker® debuted during the …

Feb 23, 2024 · Johnson’s concept for the Super Soaker began by accident in his own basement bathroom in 1982. At the time, he was employed as a nuclear engineer at the Jet Propulsion …

Mar 19, 2025 · His contributions extend far beyond the playground, proving that one great idea can leave a lasting impact on multiple industries. The Super Soaker may have made summer battles …

Jan 1, 2022 · Super Soaker sold 20 million in its first summer alone and helped to launch Lonnie G. Johnson’s already illustrious career into the stratosphere. New and improved iterations of the Super …

Mar 13, 2025 · His journey into toy invention began when he stumbled upon a unique idea while experimenting with different concepts in his home workshop. Little did he know that this simple water …