Inventor Name
Lovejoy, Elmer F.
Repository
University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
Dept. 3924
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-4114
http://ahc.uwyo.edu/default.htm
Physical Description
.45 cubic ft.
Summary
Elmer Lovejoy was a businessman and inventor who, in 1893, opened a general repair shop in Laramie, Wyoming. In 1905, he invented an automobile steering gear, and in 1918 and 1921, patented automatic door openers. Lovejoy’s papers contain United States patents for his automatic door openers and Laramie photographs.
