Hiram Codd
1838–1884 (age 46)
Biography
Hiram Codd, born in 1838, was an inventive engineer whose appetite for solving everyday problems led him to experiment with glass and pressure-bearing vessels, always searching for cleaner and more reliable ways to seal refreshing drinks. His practical approach and deep curiosity made him a welcome collaborator for manufacturers across Britain, where his calm, methodical manner earned the admiration of colleagues and clients alike.
His name is forever linked to the Codd-neck bottle, a clever device that used patented glass chambers to trap carbonation and keep contents fresh without corks or stoppers, and it became a symbol of the ingenuity that defined the Victorian age. Even as the fashions of industry change, his pioneering work in bottling and the respect he showed to labourers and inventors continue to inspire engineers who follow in his footsteps.