Inventions and Technology Advances Between 1800-1850

Count Alessandro Volta invents the battery

Mar 20, 1800

Source This set the basis of something to improve on for many years to come for the battery that we still use today.

Freidrich Winzor patents gas lighting

Jan 1, 1804

Source This idea was formed and inspired Thomas Edison for his inventions later on.

George Stephenson designs first steam locomotive

Jul 25, 1814

Source This technolgy invention made communication much more efficient by enabling better transportation.

Friedrich Koenig invents improved printing press

Nov 29, 1814

Source The printing press was obviously invented well before Koenig but his improvements made it much easier. From then on, they used steam powered presses instead of hand-operated presses.

Samuel Fahnestock invents first soda fountain

Jan 1, 1819

Source The soda fountain has become a major source to dispense our favorite beverages at local restaurants and shops. Organizations like Pepsi and Coke were sure to take advantage of this later on.

Rene Laennec invents the stethoscope

Sep 12, 1819

Source The stethoscope is a major tool still used in medicine today. It has played a key role in helping doctors in the medical field almost two centuries later.

Charles MacIntosh invents the first raincoat

Jan 1, 1823

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The raincoat has much improved since this time but it helped start the trend of water repellant clothing on rainy days.

Michael Faraday invents the first toy balloon

Jan 1, 1824

Source Who doesn't like balloons? This helped bring more excitement to us.

William Sturgeon invents the electromagnet

Sep 22, 1825

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The communication in science has been much improved thanks to this invention.

John Walker invents modern matches

Apr 12, 1827

Source Matches were a major breakthrough in igniting fire instantly. Another invention that has withstood the test of time and something that we still use to this day.

W.A. Burt invents a typewriter

Jul 23, 1829

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A communication tool that has helped in writings for organizations. The typewriter is now obsolete but since has went into the work we now do on computers.

Solymon Merrick patents the wrench

Apr 18, 1834

Source A tool that has made major impacts on things being built and enhanced structures since then.

Rowland Hill invents the postage stamp

Feb 13, 1837

Source This is an invention that definitely helped with communication between many organizations. It helped with many postal services since then.

Samuel Morse invents morse code

Jun 9, 1838

Source Another communication tool that really helped in the communication within many different organizations. Morse code was a big step in communciating with others in long distances.

Elias Howe invents the sewing machine

Sep 10, 1846

Source The sewing machine was a major invention. It was used to make many garmets and articles of clothing that has since been enhanced by other orgnizations.