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1859
George B. Simpson Awarded US Patent For An 'Electro-Heater' Surface
The awarding of a patent for an 'electro-heater' was a huge step toward using electricity for heat. This patent marks the successful creation of the electric heating elements that now are in use on stove tops across the world.
Although this first surface used batteries and the technology has no doubt changed somewhat - this was the breakthrough that started it all.
Although this first surface used batteries and the technology has no doubt changed somewhat - this was the breakthrough that started it all.