Lonnie Johnson Water Blaster Kids Sweatshirt

Lonnie Johnson: Big Ideas at Play

Engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson turned an unexpected stream of water from a heat-pump experiment into an idea for a powerful toy water gun. He conceived the idea in 1982, received U.S. Patent No. 4,591,071 for his “squirt gun” in 1986, and kept refining prototypes until the high-powered water blaster reached stores in 1990.

This True Story Kids sweatshirt celebrates curiosity, persistence, and the kind of playful experimentation that can grow into a world-changing idea.

Made for everyday discovery

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• 8 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²) air-jetted fleece
• Regular youth fit
• Double-needle stitching at key seams
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric

Made to order: Each sweatshirt is produced after purchase to help reduce overproduction. Please allow extra time for fulfillment. Due to the fabric, the White option may appear slightly off-white.