Do you know who Harvey Hubbell the second is? He was an extraordinary inventor, his best invention is still used today, but in a more developed version, do you know what that is? It is the pull socket, since then it’s been modified into the electric socket, but the basic design of this invention is still used.
Harvey Hubbell’s way to success
Harvey Hubbell the second was born on December 20, 1857, in Brooklyn, New York. His birth was the key to the start of many of our advanced technologies,
Harvey Hubbell was the founder of a manufacturing facility in a loft on Middle Street in Bridgeport, 1888. His manufacturing business was an early success, but not long after, he would have greater success with invention.
In 1891, he invented the Separable Attachment-Plug, the electric switch design. This later developed to the pull-chain electric light socket, 1896.The pull-chain electric light socket was modified again on November 8, 1904. This was modified into a detachable electric plug, the first ever in the United States.
He died on December 17, 1927.
Harvey Hubbell the Third
When Harvey Hubbell the third’s father, Harvey Hubbell the second, died, he took over the manufacturing facility as president, and only when he was at the young of 26.
Bridgeport Library, said that, “The firm grew from a $1 million annual business in 1927 to a $21 million a year business in 1963.” Basically saying, Harvey Hubbell the third improved his father’s manufacturing businesses income drastically as he drove the company in a money making path that does good to the country while they’re at it.
Though his father did a lot for the company, Harvey Hubbell also invented many of the products. Even with new manufacturing devices, the pull socket was, of course, still the most remembered. Considering that it was a big step to advance in technology.
This business was a great success, acknowledging the fact that the business still stands today. The business is now named Hubbell Industries, and the headquarters is in Shelton Connecticut, but it is still found all over the world.
Next time you go to plug something in, or to charge a phone with a charger, think about how far back the electric plug went, and know that it was 1896, that man was a key role in charging your phone or getting technology access. Always be grateful for this man, who helped with our technology advancement, and all the others who helped with this invention. Along with the modifiers who make amazing technology for us.