Household technology (1869): Identify the item originally called the ‘‘Whirlwind’’ by its inventor Ives McGaffey. Full question: What item, first marketed under the name ‘‘Whirlwind’’ by Ives McGaffey in 1869, was invented as a labor-saving household device? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Inventions
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Vacuum cleaner (hand-operated)
Explanation
Given
- Inventor: Ives W. McGaffey.
- Year/Name: 1869, ‘‘Whirlwind’’.
Explanation McGaffey patented an early hand-cranked vacuum cleaner known as the ‘‘Whirlwind,’’ predating motorized suction cleaners and distinct from carpet sweepers.
Eliminating distractors Carpet sweepers (e.g., by Spangler or earlier) differed; washers and fans are unrelated to McGaffey's 1869 patent.
Final Answer Vacuum cleaner (hand-operated).