Geek Fact for November 22nd

By Judy Novotny / 11/22/2012 / Geek Facts

In 1904 , the first U.S. direct current, electric motor patent was issued to Mathias Pfatischer.

Alternating current (AC) machines largely replaced DC machines in most applications following the invention of the induction motor.

Learn more at http://ecmweb.com/archive/direct-current-motor-basics.

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Judy Novotny

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In 1904 , the first U.S. direct current, electric motor patent was issued to Mathias Pfatischer.

About The Author

Judy Novotny

In 1904 , the first U.S. direct current, electric motor patent was issued to Mathias Pfatischer.