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Charles Francis Brush, American Inventor

Charles Francis Brush (March 17, 1849 - June 15, 1929) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He had a great interest in science, particularly with Humphry Davy's experiments with the arc light. In 1876 he secured the backing of the Wetting Supply Company in Cleveland to design his dynamo (electrical generator) for powering arc lights. His lights were easy to maintain and had automatic functions. His generators were reliable and increased voltage with greater load while keeping current constant. He produced additional patents refining the design of his arc lights and sold systems to several cities for public lighting. By 1881, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cleveland and other cities had Brush arc light systems, producing public light well into the 20th century. In 1884, Brush built a mansion in Cleveland that showcased many of his inventions. There he raised his family and lived the remainder of his life until his death in 1929 at the age of 80.
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Charles Francis Brush, American Inventor
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Charles Francis Brush (March 17, 1849 - June 15, 1929) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He had a great interest in science, particularly with Humphry Davy's experiments with the arc light. In 1876 he secured the backing of the Wetting Supply Company in Cleveland to design his dynamo (electrical generator) for powering arc lights. His lights were easy to maintain and had automatic functions. His generators were reliable and increased voltage with greater load while keeping current constant. He produced additional patents refining the design of his arc lights and sold systems to several cities for public lighting. By 1881, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cleveland and other cities had Brush arc light systems, producing public light well into the 20th century. In 1884, Brush built a mansion in Cleveland that showcased many of his inventions. There he raised his family and lived the remainder of his life until his death in 1929 at the age of 80.
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