1839 ⟶ William Otis Develops the Steam Shovel

William Otis invents the steam shovel.
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🚢 Robert Fulton's Steamboat Revolutionizes Water Transportation

Robert Fulton expands water transportation and trade with the workable steamboat.⟶
Robert Fulton's Steamboat Revolutionizes Water Transportation (1807)
TransportationSteam PowerTradeIndustrial Revolution
United StatesUnited States

⛏️ William Otis Develops the Steam Shovel

William Otis invents the steam shovel.⟶
William Otis Develops the Steam Shovel (1839)
Industrial RevolutionConstructionTransportationMining
United StatesUnited States

🔒 Linus Yale Sr. Designs the Pin Tumbler Lock

Linus Yale Sr. invents the first modern pin tumbler lock.⟶
Linus Yale Sr. Designs the Pin Tumbler Lock (1848)
SecurityIndustrial RevolutionMechanical Engineering
United StatesUnited States

⚙️ James B. Francis Invents the Francis Turbine

James B. Francis invents the Francis turbine.⟶
James B. Francis Invents the Francis Turbine (1849)
HydropowerIndustrial RevolutionEnergy
United StatesUnited States

📌 Walter Hunt Patents the Safety Pin

Walter Hunt invents the Safety pin.⟶
Walter Hunt Patents the Safety Pin (1849)
PatentIndustrial RevolutionManufacturing
United StatesUnited States

⬆️ Elisha Otis Patents the Safety Elevator Brake

Elisha Otis invents the safety brake elevator.⟶
Elisha Otis Patents the Safety Elevator Brake (1852)
SafetyIndustrial RevolutionUrbanizationTransportationModernization
United StatesUnited States