flag male ancestor  Erik Andreas  ROTHEIM

  (b. 19 September 1898 Oslo, Norway   d. 18 September 1938 Oslo, Norway )  

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Erik Andreas ROTHEIM was born 19 September 1898 in Oslo, Norway

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Erik Andreas ROTHEIM died 18 September 1938 in Oslo, Norway.
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Erik Andreas ROTHEIM was a professional chemical engineer and inventor of the aerosol spray can and valve.

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birth1898 Birth
19 September 1898
Oslo, Norway
Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)
'On November 23, 1927, Norwegian engineer Erik Rotheim (also spelled Eric Rotheim) patented the first aerosol can and valve that could hold and dispense products and propellant systems. This was the forerunner of the modern aerosol can and valve...' inventors.about.com


Erik Rotheim: The Inventor

Erik Rotheim was a Norwegian chemical engineer who had a keen interest in improving and innovating everyday products. Born on September 19, 1898, in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, Rotheim's education and professional background were firmly rooted in engineering and chemistry. His invention of the aerosol can was driven by a desire to find a more efficient way to apply liquids in a controlled manner.

The Invention of the Aerosol Can

The idea behind the aerosol can was to create a device that could dispense liquids in a fine mist, making it easier to apply evenly and in measured amounts. Rotheim's design involved a pressurized canister that could hold liquid and a propellant gas....Read MORE...


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Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
death1938 Death
18 September 1938
Oslo, Norway

He died at the age of 40.
Added: 6/8/2024 5:03:45 PM - Updated: 6/8/2024 5:05:05 PM

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