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The first fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, a celebrated chemist. It consisted of a cask of fire-extinguishing liquid containing a pewter chamber of gunpowder. This was connected with a system of fuses which were ignited, exploding the gunpowder and scattering the solution. This device was probably used to a limited extent, as Bradley's Weekly Messenger for November 7, 1729, refers to its efficiency in stopping a fire in London.

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Who is the inventor of the fire extinguisher?

The first automatic fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, as far as i know


Where was the first fire extinguisher made?

The first recorded fire extinguisher was patented by Ambrose Godfrey in 1773 in England.


Who invented the fire Extinguisher'?

Records show that Ambrose Godfrey patented a fire extinguisher in England in 1723 and that George William Manby invented the "modern" extinguisher in 1818. One could also argue that a bucket full of water or sand is also a "fire extinguisher" and was invented about the time people started living in houses. There are some who incorrectly believe that Thomas "T.J." Marshall invented the fire extinguisher in 1872. Others say, "Ochoa L.C Bailey July 18,1899". See the related questions about Thomas J. Martin for more about 1872. (Martin's patent is titled "Fire Extinguisher", but describes an improvement to a system of pipes installed inside a building, like a sprinkler system, nothing like a portable "fire extinguisher" of today.)


When did Thomas J. Martin invent his fire extinguisher?

US inventor Thomas J. Martin patented his fire suppression device (a water supply design for hoses and sprinklers) on March 26, 1872. The handheld fire extinguisher was invented in the UK in 1818 by George William Manby.


Who invented the fire?

Records show that Ambrose Godfrey patented a fire extinguisher in England in 1723 and that George William Manby invented the "modern" extinguisher in 1818. One could also argue that a bucket full of water or sand is also a "fire extinguisher" and was invented about the time people started living in houses. There are some who incorrectly believe that Thomas "T.J." Marshall invented the fire extinguisher in 1872. Others say, "Ochoa L.C Bailey July 18,1899". See the related questions about Thomas J. Martin for more about 1872. (Martin's patent is titled "Fire Extinguisher", but describes an improvement to a system of pipes installed inside a building, like a sprinkler system, nothing like a portable "fire extinguisher" of today.)


When was the fire extinguisher made?

The first fire extinguisher was made in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey.


Who patented a fire extinguisher in 1872?

Thomas J. Martin obtained a US Patent in 1872 for a device he CALLED a "fire extinguisher", but which we would today call a "standpipe" and sprinkler system. The water is forced under pressure from pipes in the streets, up through pipes in large building, ending at valves that can be opened to spray the water.There are several related questions that actually refer to a portable fire extinguisher, which is a self-contained device.Thomas J. Martin obtained a US Patent in 1872 for a device he CALLED a "fire extinguisher", but which we would today call a "standpipe" and sprinkler system. The water is forced under pressure from pipes in the streets, up through pipes in large building, ending at valves that can be opened to spray the water.There are several related questions that actually refer to a portable fire extinguisher, which is a self-contained device.


What inspired TomJ Marshal to invent the fire extinguisher?

Thomas J Martin had an 1872 patent for a "Fire Extinguisher." He didn't invent the portable fire extinguisher; it had been around for over 100 years before he made his contribution to fire sprinklers. His motivation is not known.


What was Thomas J Martin's fire exstinguisher in 1872 made of?

Thomas J. Martin's fire extinguisher, patented in 1872, was primarily made of a cylindrical metal container filled with a mixture of water and other extinguishing agents, such as chemicals. The design included a mechanism for expelling the contents under pressure, allowing for effective firefighting. This invention contributed to the development of modern fire extinguishers.


Who first patented the fire extinguisher and when?

There are records showing that Ambrose Godfrey patented one in England in 1723 and that George William Manby invented the "modern" extinguisher in 1818.One could also argue that a bucket full of water or sand is also a "fire extinguisher" and was invented about the time people started living in houses.Read more: Who_invented_the_fire_extinguisher


What black American got patent for a fire extinguisher in 1872?

Thomas J. Martin. However, US Patent 125,063 issued to Thomas J. Martin, on March 26, 1872, entitled "Fire Extinguisher", has NOTHING to do with a portable fire extinguisher. The portable fire extinguisher had been invented by others many years prior to Martin's invention. What that patent discloses is a way to use pressurized water pipes inside buildings, supplied from pipes in the street, with valves you could open on each floor and use the spray to put out a fire.


Was the fire extinguisher invented in 1872?

No, not really. A patent issued that year was entitled "Fire Extinguisher", issued to one Thomas J. Martin, but it was related exclusively to a systems of pressurized pipes installed in buildings for operating sprinklers (or for other purposes). Such an invention clearly has no relevance to any "portable fire extinguisher", or any other self-contained fire extinguisher, portable or not.