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 | August 3, 1811 Montpelier, Vermont, United States |
| Died | April 8, 1861 (aged 49) Yonkers, New York, United States |
| 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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