1901 Inventions & Innovations Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 05 Feb Loop-the-Loop roller coaster patent: On February 5, 1901, Edwin Prescott was granted a patent for the Loop-the-Loop roller coaster, a pioneering design for a looping steel roller coaster. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Aug Invention of the powered vacuum cleaner: On August 30, 1901, British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth patented the first motorized vacuum cleaner, known as the "Puffing Billy." This large, horse-drawn machine utilized a petrol engine to generate suction, which was transmitted through long hoses into buildings for cleaning purposes. source: history.com
- 30 Sep Invention of the Vacuum Cleaner: British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth patented the first powered vacuum cleaner, known as the "Puffing Billy," which was horse-drawn and used suction to remove dust from carpets. source: history.com
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