In the 1850's, American inventor Elisha Otis, aka E.G. Otis, would improve the reliability of elevators. His additions would include a brake system that would shock the world over.

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RESOURCES:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisha_Otis

http://inventors.about.com/od/estartinventions/a/Elevator.htm


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