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A patent was issued for Revolving Stairs
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Jesse Reno invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files January 2, for patent
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George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type apparatus. Files March 5, for patent
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Reno of New York, New York patents Endless Conveyer issued March 15
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George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 479,864 issued August 2
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George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 479,864 issued August 2
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Charles D. Seeberger invents escalator-type elevator apparatus. Files May 19, for patent
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Reno installed his version of an escalator at the Old Iron Pier at Coney Island in New York City
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George A. Wheeler invents escalator-type elevator improvements. Files April 18, for patent
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Charles D. Seeberger of Chicago, Illinois patents Elevator 617,778 issued January 17
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George A. Wheeler of New York, New York patents Elevator 617,788 issued January 17.
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Seeberger buys Wheeler patent and goes to work for Otis Elevator Company
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Seeberger registered "Escalator" as a trademark for a moving stairway
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Otis's first step-type escalator made for public use, is installed at the Paris Exhibition
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Jesse Reno founded the Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors company
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Otis Elevator Company buys Seeberger patent and "Escalator" trademark
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Otis Elevator Company buys Reno patent
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Otis engineers, led by David Lindquist, add improvements resulting in today's escalator
