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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Inventor
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:American_Society_of_Mechanical_Engineers
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:Corliss_Steam_Engine_Company
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gptkbp:awards
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Honorary_degree_from_Brown_University
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1817-04-02
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Newport,_Rhode_Island
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:George_Corliss_Jr.
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gptkbp:contributedTo
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Energy efficiency
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gptkbp:contribution
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Advancements in steam technology
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gptkbp:deathDate
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1888-02-21
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gptkbp:deathPlace
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gptkb:Providence,_Rhode_Island
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Brown_University
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gptkbp:engine
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Industrial applications
Detailed specifications available
Automatic cut-off valve
Innovative steam engine technology
Ongoing research in steam technology
Recognized in engineering history
Taught in engineering courses
Used by various manufacturers
Corliss_valve_gear_components
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gptkbp:engineDisplacement
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Corliss_engine_design
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gptkbp:engineType
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Steam engine
High efficiency
Improved performance over predecessors
Various models developed
Widely used in the 19th century
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gptkbp:field
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Mechanical engineering
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:Corliss_Steam_Engine_Company
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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Pioneering steam engine design
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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George H. H. Corliss
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gptkbp:impact
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Industrial machinery development
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gptkbp:influence
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Industrial Revolution
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gptkbp:influenced
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Modern steam engines
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:James_Watt
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gptkbp:influenceOn
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Steam locomotive design
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Future engineers
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gptkbp:inventor
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gptkb:Corliss_valve_gear
1849
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gptkbp:knownFor
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gptkb:Corliss_steam_engine
Corliss
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on industrial machinery
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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Improved efficiency of steam engines
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gptkbp:notableWork
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gptkb:Corliss_engine
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gptkbp:occupation
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Engineer
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gptkbp:operationalHistory
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Significant historical impact
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gptkbp:patentCitation
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Steam engine improvements
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gptkbp:patentDescription
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Steam engine improvements and designs
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gptkbp:patentField
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Mechanical engineering
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gptkbp:patentNumber
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gptkb:US_Patent_6469
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gptkbp:performances
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Foundation for modern engines
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gptkbp:recognizes
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Historical_marker_in_Rhode_Island
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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Steam power
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Providence,_Rhode_Island
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gptkbp:signature
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George_H._H._Corliss_signature
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_A._Corliss
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gptkbp:workLocation
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gptkb:Providence,_Rhode_Island
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