Melville Bissell’s Carpet Sweeper Invention: The Story Behind the Innovation
In 1876, Melville R. Bissell, with his wife Anna, ran a crockery shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Frustrated by sawdust on the carpet, Melville invented a new carpet sweeper. He patented this device that year, changing how people cleaned their homes and businesses. Bissell’s design utilized the mechanical action of brushes to capture debris, which … Read more