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Developing technology behind the modern light switch. John Henry Holmes (1857 – 1935) was an English electrical engineer, inventor, Quaker and pioneer of electric lighting who invented the quick break light switch, the technology behind which remains the basis for modern wall mounted light switches. [1]
- 1857
- Developing technology behind the modern light switch
- J. H. Holmes & Co.
- English
The timeline.. The first light switch was invented [1884] employing a "quick-break technology" to prevent arching and was invented by the British engineer John Henry Holmes in Newcastle upon Tyne. Many inventors added to this design see wiki. The first sealed electromechanical relay was invented in 1835 by the US scientist Joseph Henry building ...
18. Juli 2020 · Holmes and Heaton. So we have learnt that John Henry Holmes invented the light switch very close to Heaton in neighbouring Shieldfield, but what links did he have to Heaton itself? Holmes had at least two close links with Heaton. The 1901 census shows us that his brother Ellwood was living in High Heaton at ‘Wyncote’ on Jesmond ...
24. März 2019 · The inventor of the light switch, John Henry Holmes, was a Quaker, and thus a believer in the ability of each person to access ‘the light within’. The light switch, of course, enables each person to access the light without, and has been doing so, solidly, since 1884.
16. Sept. 2019 · Milliarden Lichtschalter auf der ganzen Welt werden nach der Erfindung des Briten John Henry Holmes noch heute an- und ausgeknipst. Manuskript zur Sendung. Sendung vom. Mo., 16.9.2019 6:20...
John Henry Holmes | British Museum. Information. Related objects. Also known as. John Henry Holmes. primary name: primary name: Holmes, John Henry. Details. individual; cleric/religious official; British; Male. Life dates. 1866-1934. Biography.
John Henry Holmes (1857 – 1935) was an English electrical engineer, inventor, Quaker and pioneer of electric lighting who invented the quick break light switch, the technology behind which remains the basis for modern wall mounted light switches.
