Who invented the welder?

Frederick M Bowers invented the first Welding Helmet on April 13, 1915. But I'm not sure where he lived or where the invention took place!! Please improve this answer if you do hear anything!! Ali x Maybe the question isn't about welding helmets but welding. If so, welding was first performed during the Bronze Age. Melting and casting metals (Copper, Brass, etc) and when 2 or more castings needed to be joined they were placed close together and molten Copper, Brass, Bronze was poured so that the puddle would melt the edges producing a "weld" joint. The term Welding means to melt the base material whether it is metal, glass, plastic or some other material.