When was the Smoke Detector invented?

The Smoke Detector was invented in 1902 by George Andrew Darby in the USA.

A device that senses smoke particles in the air and sounds an alarm to warn of fire.

Year invented1902
InventorGeorge Andrew Darby
CountryUSA
CategoryDomestic

Who invented the Smoke Detector?

George Andrew Darby invented the Smoke Detector in 1902 in the USA.

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