The Bursting History Of The Hoover Vacuum
Where did the Hoover Vacuum Company Come From?
Introduction
One 1907 evening in a North Canton, Ohio department store,James Murray Spangler was working his shift as a janitor. He was using a industrial carpet sweeper, but he was unsatisfied with it’s constant dust blowing. So he began working on his first prototype using common items, like soap boxes.
James S
The Tinkering Process 1848-1915
James worked on his new creation every chance he got. He kept it in the storage area of the department store. He worked on it for hours at a time, sometimes even staying after his shift was over just so he could tinker with his “toy”. Version after version failed. Until one day, he finally had it.
The First Victory
The first working prototype of his creation. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start. It could suck up dirt on the surface, but that was pretty much it. Two large front wheels prevented the brush from digging deep into the carpet. He removed them and added wax string, which was replaced after every use. Now the vacuum was better at deep cleaning.
A Big Sale
Over time, he developed his creation into a production model. Which was advertised and sold door to door or in dealers. He sold one to his cousin Susan Hoover, whom actually ended up buying the whole company with her husband, which finally explains the long held mystery of where the vacuum came from.
The Vacuums Continue
The couple began mass production of the unit, which used a motor from either the Emerson Company or the Westinghouse Company, which used a/c or d/c. It was plugged into a light bulb socket due to the lack of power outlets at the time. It wasn’t all perfect though.
Major Flaws
When the bag was full, it would blow off in a messy cloud of dust, making more of a mess than it cleaned. It also almost weighed a staggering 42 pounds! So it was far from perfect, but it made a large impact on the modern way of cleaning.
An Ending
All in all, the Model O was an important impact on the vacuum world. From this, i learned that a simple idea can make you a huge profit. So i encourage you to be creative, because if you do, you could end up with dollars. On a final note, what idea do you think could make you a profit? Send it into our offices! We would love to see it.
Key Words-
.Prototype-A first, basic or preliminary model of something
.Creation-The process of bringing something into existence
.Tinker-To attempt to improve in a casual way
.Mass Production- The production of large amounts
.Staggering- Very large; shocking
Info Source-https://www.vdta.com
This is just a rough draft. I posted this to see what you think ad if there are any errors in accuracy. If you see anything wrong, email me @[email protected]
Where did the Hoover Vacuum Company Come From?
Introduction
One 1907 evening in a North Canton, Ohio department store,James Murray Spangler was working his shift as a janitor. He was using a industrial carpet sweeper, but he was unsatisfied with it’s constant dust blowing. So he began working on his first prototype using common items, like soap boxes.
James S
The Tinkering Process 1848-1915
James worked on his new creation every chance he got. He kept it in the storage area of the department store. He worked on it for hours at a time, sometimes even staying after his shift was over just so he could tinker with his “toy”. Version after version failed. Until one day, he finally had it.
The First Victory
The first working prototype of his creation. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start. It could suck up dirt on the surface, but that was pretty much it. Two large front wheels prevented the brush from digging deep into the carpet. He removed them and added wax string, which was replaced after every use. Now the vacuum was better at deep cleaning.
A Big Sale
Over time, he developed his creation into a production model. Which was advertised and sold door to door or in dealers. He sold one to his cousin Susan Hoover, whom actually ended up buying the whole company with her husband, which finally explains the long held mystery of where the vacuum came from.
The Vacuums Continue
The couple began mass production of the unit, which used a motor from either the Emerson Company or the Westinghouse Company, which used a/c or d/c. It was plugged into a light bulb socket due to the lack of power outlets at the time. It wasn’t all perfect though.
Major Flaws
When the bag was full, it would blow off in a messy cloud of dust, making more of a mess than it cleaned. It also almost weighed a staggering 42 pounds! So it was far from perfect, but it made a large impact on the modern way of cleaning.
An Ending
All in all, the Model O was an important impact on the vacuum world. From this, i learned that a simple idea can make you a huge profit. So i encourage you to be creative, because if you do, you could end up with dollars. On a final note, what idea do you think could make you a profit? Send it into our offices! We would love to see it.
Key Words-
.Prototype-A first, basic or preliminary model of something
.Creation-The process of bringing something into existence
.Tinker-To attempt to improve in a casual way
.Mass Production- The production of large amounts
.Staggering- Very large; shocking
Info Source-https://www.vdta.com
This is just a rough draft. I posted this to see what you think ad if there are any errors in accuracy. If you see anything wrong, email me @[email protected]
