Who invented modern escalator

This invention was basically a steam-powered moving staircase with a height of approximately 2 meters 6 feet with an inclination angle of 25 degrees and made of cast steel.

It moved with a speed of approximately 0. This inclined escalator was first showcased on March 15th, in Coney Island in New York , as an amusement ride which carried people up a short rise to the island's Iron Pier.

The reception amongst visitors was outstanding. Crowds of excited people were gathering to ride the inclined escalator. In just over a week, this amusement ride garnered over 75, riders. It was clear from then on that this new invention would change the way people are transported. In , the escalator was redesigned by Charles Seeberger. The first commercially used escalators were produced by Charles Seeberger in in Yonkers, New York. The Otis Elevator Company began to manufacture escalators with many features that are still in existence today.

Induction Event Collegiate Inventors Event. Back to Inductee Search Charles D. Seeberger Escalator. US Patent No. Although the idea of the revolving stairs was his, he was not able to create a working model of the concept. He later improved his invention in the novelty ride that he offered passengers at the Old Iron Pier in Coney Island. The ride comprised of a moving staircase that was connected to a conveyor belt and tilted at an angle of 25 degrees.

Thus, Reno produced the first working escalator in the history of the world. His success led to him pioneering a company known as Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors in This company existed for about nine years becoming a top escalator designer. In , after partnering with the Otis Company for some time, Seeberger sold his patent rights to the company.