Watson, Orla E., 1896-1983
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Orla E. Watson (June 3, 1896 – January 17, 1983) was an American inventor, engineer, and draftsman. He is most remembered for his invention of the rear swinging door feature on grocery shopping carts allowing the cart to telescope, or "nest" in order to save space.
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| referencedIn | A brief history of the telescoping shopping cart. | Mid-Continent Public Library, Administrative Headquarters | |
| creatorOf | Telescoping Shopping Cart Collection | National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center |
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Birth 1896
Death 1983
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