William S. Gubelmann

William S. Gubelmann (1863- September 26, 1959) was an American inventor who held about 5000 patents, invented adding machines, accounting machines and cash registers. [1] Popular Mechanics called Gubelmann “the father of all calculating machines in use today”.[2] The New York Times said that his inventions "formed the basis of the business machine industry".[1] He had a passion for yachting: one of his prized possessions was a square-rig, 3 mast, 168-foot yacht called the USS Seven Seas.[3] His granddaughter is Marjorie Gubelmann, the owner and CEO of Vie Luxe International.

References

  1. 1 2 New York Times:W. S. GUBELMANN, 96,1 AN INVENTOR, DIES;September 27, 1959
  2. ↑ Eris, Alfred (Mar 1951). Some Get Rich, Some Don’t. Popular Mechanics. pp. 248–250. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  3. ↑ "Edmund Lang Yachting Christmas Card Collection". www.georgeglazer.com. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
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