On January 29, 1895, Charles Steinmetz patented a system of distribution by alternating current (A/C).
He fostered the development of A/C that made possible the expansion of the electric power industry in the US. He suffered from dwarfism, hunchback, and hip dysplasia, as did his father and grandfather.
Patent Information
Publication number: US533244 A
Patent Title: System of distribution by alternating currents
Publication type: Grant
Publication date: Jan 29, 1895
Filing date: Apr 2, 1894
Inventors: Charles P. Steinmetz
Original Assignee: The general Electric Company
