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- Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. Brochure, "The Phantom Doorman," 1938 - George Devol invented an automatic door in the 1930s. His invention -- licensed to Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company and named the "Phantom Doorman" -- eased the flow of people and material in and out of buildings and workspaces. Devol was a prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. His most important work led to his patent for the first industrial robot.
- 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. Brochure, "The Phantom Doorman," 1938
George Devol invented an automatic door in the 1930s. His invention -- licensed to Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company and named the "Phantom Doorman" -- eased the flow of people and material in and out of buildings and workspaces. Devol was a prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. His most important work led to his patent for the first industrial robot.
- Yale Padlock with Chain, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Yale Padlock with Chain, circa 1930
- Oshkosh "Chief Stripe Line" Steamer Trunk, 1920-1950 -
- 1920-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Oshkosh "Chief Stripe Line" Steamer Trunk, 1920-1950
- Oshkosh "Chief Stripe Line" Suitcase, 1920-1950 -
- 1920-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Oshkosh "Chief Stripe Line" Suitcase, 1920-1950