Home / Scientists and Inventors / Richard T. James Richard T. James 1914 – 1974 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Richard T. James (1914–1974) was an inventor of the Slinky. Born January 1, 1914 in Philadelphia. Died July 13, 1974 in Cochabamba of myocardial infarction. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Kálmán Tihanyi 1897 – 1947 Fiume Road Graveyard, Budapest, Hungary Scientists and Inventors William Lipscomb 1919 – 2011 Educators Martin Gardner 1914 – 2010 cremation American journalist Alexandre Chorin 1938 – 2026 Burial place unknown Educators