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Frances Gabe - American inventor of the Self-Cleaning House (1915-2016)

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The Self-Cleaning House: Conception and Development

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Birth in Brownsville, Oregon

June 23, 1915

Frances Grace Arnholtz was born in Brownsville, Oregon. Her early life likely shaped her later inventive spirit, though details are scarce. This marks the beginning of a life dedicated to artistic pursuits and ultimately, groundbreaking innovation in domestic living.

Artistic Inclination

Early Life and Education

Frances demonstrated an early aptitude and passion for the arts. She pursued these interests and this creative foundation would later be instrumental in her approach to designing the self-cleaning house, where aesthetics and functionality were intertwined.

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Designing and building the first 'self-cleaning house' and devising household gadgets for convenience.

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26 December, 2016

Frances Gabe died at the age of 101 in a nursing home in Oregon. Her death marked the end of the life of an innovative inventor, although her work and legacy were later rediscovered and appreciated.

31 January, 1984

Frances Gabe received U.S. Patent No. 4,428,085 for her 'Self-Cleaning Building Construction'. This patent formalized her invention and the design for her unique self-cleaning house, marking a significant achievement in her career as an inventor.

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