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Who is the person who made the elevator?
Elisha Otis invented the elevator in 1853.
Who was the inventor of the elvator?
Elisha Otis is the inventor. everyone is very happy she made it. but a German inventor made the electric elevator.
What invention by Elisha Otis in1854 made it easier to live in skyscrapers?
Elisha Otis in the early 1850's invented the first elevator with a brake that could lift and lower cargo and people safely. The safety device prevented falling in the event a supporting cable breaks. It was Otis' invention of the elevator brake that would eventually make living in skyscrapers possible.
Which invention made the building and use of skyscrapers feasible?
Elevators and cheap steel. Henry Bessemer invented the first process for mass producing steel at lower costs, and in 11852, Elisha Otis introduced the first safety elevator that allowed for more convenient ways to get to the upper floors.
Why was the first elevator invented?
the first elevator was invented for one reason to carry heavy object (ex. grand piano) up and down buildings. it was not safe for people because the wire was not strong enough, elevators were not made for people.
When did Elisha Otis invent the elevator brakes?
Elisha Graves Otis invented the elevator brakes (and thus the first safe elevator) in 1853. His invention made skyscrapers possible.
When did Elisha G Otis invent the elevator brakes?
Elisha Graves Otis invented the elevator brakes (and thus the first safe elevator) in 1853. His invention made skyscrapers possible.
Who is the person who made the elevator?
Elisha Otis invented the elevator in 1853.
How much did it cost Elisha Otis to invent the first elevator?
Here is what I could find on the subject: "Elisha Otis invented the "Improvement in Hoisting Apparatus." Elisha Otis didn't actually invent the elevator, he invented the brake used in modern elevators. His brakes made skyscrapers a practical reality. (above illustration - patent drawing of the Elisha Otis elevator) " What he did was invent a device that would stop the elevator if the main lifting cable broke. Copy and paste link http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blelevator.htm
Who was the inventor of the elvator?
Elisha Otis is the inventor. everyone is very happy she made it. but a German inventor made the electric elevator.
Who designed an elevator that made it possible for people to move easily from floor to floor in a skyscraper?
Elisha Otis.
What African American invented the first elevator?
None. The elevator was invented by the Romans a couple of hundred years before Christ. An African American named Alexander Miles did however add to the elevator patented by Elisha Otis in 1861. He made improvements to the doors and shaft, and had them patented in 1887.
What invention by Elisha Otis in1854 made it easier to live in skyscrapers?
Elisha Otis in the early 1850's invented the first elevator with a brake that could lift and lower cargo and people safely. The safety device prevented falling in the event a supporting cable breaks. It was Otis' invention of the elevator brake that would eventually make living in skyscrapers possible.
Who made the first elevater?
Elisha Graves Otis in 1854.
Who invented lift?
The Roman scientist and inventor, Archimedes, was one of the first to invent the lift in 236 BC. His machine was for lifting heavy stones used for building. The modern lift was invented by Elisha Otis in the mid 1800's. Others had tried to design a lift, but failed because of the lack of brakes. Elisha Otis designed a safe braking system for the lift.
Which invention made the building and use of skyscrapers feasible?
Elevators and cheap steel. Henry Bessemer invented the first process for mass producing steel at lower costs, and in 11852, Elisha Otis introduced the first safety elevator that allowed for more convenient ways to get to the upper floors.
The first passenger elevator was installed in Paris in the year?
It was made in 1843It was 1943.
