Elisha Otis
Elisha Graves Otis (August 3, 1811 – April 8, 1861) was an American industrialist and founder of the Otis Elevator Company. In 1853, he invented a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails.
Elisha Graves Otis | |
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Elisha Graves Otis | |
Born | Montpelier, Vermont, United States | August 3, 1811
Died | April 8, 1861 49) Yonkers, New York, United States | (aged
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Engineer |
Known for | Founder of the Otis Elevator Company |
Spouse(s) | Susan Houghton, Elizabeth Otis |
Children | Charles Rollin Otis, Norton Prentice Otis |
Engineering career | |
Projects | Elevators |
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