Team Global · WorldNews · 2026-09-09
Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887
Discover the story of Alexander Miles, the talented barbershop owner whose innovative patent for automatic elevator doors in 1887 dramatically improved safety in vertical transportation. Learn about his journey from barber to inventor, and how his design is still relevant today. Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doors.
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