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flag male ancestor  Erik Andreas  ROTHEIM

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19 September 1898 Oslo, Norway
Died
18 September 1938 Oslo, Norway

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Recorded occupation: professional chemical engineer and inventor of the aerosol spray can and valve

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BirthBirth — 1898
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.
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Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
DeathDeath — 1938
18 September 1938
Oslo, Norway
He died at the age of 40.
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